Hardware

Since I was a kid I have had an interest in computers. Starting from video games my interest grew throughout the years. I built my first computer in 2017 and my second computer in 2019. After that I wanted to begin learning about the ins and outs of computers; this is my journey.

The Computers

My first computer was built with my friend after he helped me pick my parts out. Pictured below is me putting the finishing touches on my computer before beginning to test.

My second computer was built by myself since I now knew how to pick my parts out. Pictured below is me turning on the computer after installing the drivers onto the computer.

VHDL

Vending Machine

A project I have completed was the construction of a vending machine that takes nickels, dimes, and quarters until the user has input enough money to purchase a soda. Below is the lab report that I wrote on the project.

Calculator

A project I have completed was the construction of a four function three digit calculator that utilizes hierarchical systems. Below is the lab report that I wrote on the project.

Counter / Shifter

A project I have completed was the construction of a counter from 0-999 that rolls back over to 0. I also completed the construction of a shifter that shifts the message “Luck Be In The Air Tonight” in a hangman fashion. Below is the lab report that I wrote on the project.

Phone Number Displayer

A project I have completed was the construction of a displayer that shows a phone number in three different forms of types of combinational logic: equations, conditional, and selected signals. Below is the lab report that I wrote on the project.

Signals, Systems, and Transforms

Natural and Forced Responses

MATLAB project demonstrating the tool’s capabilities to perform responses.

Multi Sim

Inverter built using PMOS and NMOS transistors.

Two Input NAND Gate built using PMOS and NMOS transistors.

Two Input AND Gate built using PMOS and NMOS transistors.

Four Input AND Gate using NAND and Inverter Gates

Two Input NOR Gate using PMOS and NMOS transistors.

High Output Comparator to Counter to Summing Amplifier Circuit Diagram and Output Waveform