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'''8-bit programmable computer''' is an implementation of an 8-bit [[universal computer|computer]] in [[Conway's Game of Life]] designed and built in {{year|2016}} by [[Nicolas Loizeau]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.conwaylife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=37428#p37428|title=Programmable computer|author=Nicolas Loizeau|date=19 November 2016|accessdate=30 October 2019}}</ref> | '''8-bit programmable computer''' is an implementation of an 8-bit [[universal computer|computer]] in [[Conway's Game of Life]] designed and built in {{year|2016}} by [[Nicolas Loizeau]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.conwaylife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=37428#p37428|title=Programmable computer|author=Nicolas Loizeau|date=19 November 2016|accessdate=30 October 2019}}</ref> | ||
An improved version of the design with optimized circuitry and instructions to handle arrays was created in 2021. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.conwaylife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5432|title=New scalable programmable computer|author=Nicholas Loizeau|date=October 12, 2021|accessdate=14 October 2021}}</ref> | An improved version of the design with optimized circuitry, a 32x32 display, and instructions to handle arrays was created in 2021. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.conwaylife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5432|title=New scalable programmable computer|author=Nicholas Loizeau|date=October 12, 2021|accessdate=14 October 2021}}</ref> | ||
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8-bit programmable computer is an implementation of an 8-bit computer in Conway's Game of Life designed and built in 2016 by Nicolas Loizeau.[1]
An improved version of the design with optimized circuitry, a 32x32 display, and instructions to handle arrays was created in 2021. [2]
Architecture
The computer supports eight variables and 13 instructions -- write, goto, move, jumpif, print, add, or, and, xor, not, flat, sign, and increment. The computer is programmed by changing the arrangement of structures in its Program area.
Comparison with other computer patterns
- The 8-bit programmable computer is considerably simpler than the Spartan universal computer-constructor, in large part because it does not contain a universal-construction component.
- It is easy to program with the help of the associated Python utility script, assembly.py, and associated resources which can be found in the project's GitHub repository.[3]
- It is capable of performing standard 8-bit AND, OR, XOR, and NOT operations using any of its eight variables.
References
- ↑ Nicolas Loizeau (19 November 2016). "Programmable computer". Retrieved on 30 October 2019.
- ↑ Nicholas Loizeau (October 12, 2021). "New scalable programmable computer". Retrieved on 14 October 2021.
- ↑ Nicolas Loizeau (18 November 2018). "GOL computer". Retrieved on 30 October 2019.