How computers understand programs: From transistors to a CPU (1/3)

In the first episode of this three-part long series about computers, we will take a look at the construction and functionality of a computer. We will start our journey at the transistor scale and move up to higher levels of abstractions until we built a whole CPU. On our journey, we will meet logic gates and see how they work. With their help, we will be able to make circuits, which can calculate for us. We will meet a few of them, but eventually, we will unite them in an ALU. We will learn to speak with our ALU in its unique language. Then we will pair off our ALU with registers, a control unit, and RAM. This fellowship of computer parts can work off our programs. Because this fellowship of computer parts is ingenious, it is called "CPU". Sadly, it can only speak in 0's and 1's, so we have to learn its language to write our programs.

I've hidden some easter eggs, so pause the video sometimes, if you have nothing better to do with your life.

Be the first one to find one of my three favorite music artists I hid in the video. The first person who writes a comment on them gets a heart.

Programs I used:
Audacity - audio editing
DaVinci Resolve - video editing
Inkscape - Vector graphics

[mathematicalmachinery]

3:38 the third value should be true
5:58 says “or” instead of “and”

I don’t think this will trip anyone up but I’m putting this here jic

Perfect explanation, I’ll be saving this one to help explain stuff to people - I tutor this subject and this is by far the best explanation I’ve seen, since it balances detail, humor, and attention perfectly. Absolute masterpiece.

[hataritv]

I'm 4years late. As and EEE student, i have to say, this is one of the best digital electronics, microprocessor and computer engineering video I've ever come across. please finish the series.

[mevimo]

I'm so sad you never finished the series. There's clearly abundant demand for it!

[SKF]

I've been looking for this detail, the physics plus abstraction for years! Not that I fully understand this, but I will watch multiple times. I also love the humor and graphics. Thank you thank you!

[nmatsu]

This video is so insanely well made. Thank you very much, it cleared many loose ends.
I saw that your channel is inactive, but wanted to thank and congratulate anyway, also, will certainly recommend many people in the area to watch it. Hope you continue the series somehow, in the future.

[berkayuzumcu]

great content, but not enough viewers. I was so curious about the next video :/

[khalkotauori]

Bro come on continue the series I'm not lying but nobody was able to explain all of these fundamental computer science science concepts in a fast easy way like you, please continue it

[bistro]

the clearest video from transistors to machine code ive ever seen

[furankusama]

The fact that this video series is already dead is heartbreaking. The video was genuinely fenomenal and I was looking forward to see the coming parts.

[lets_learn_some_tech]

It was so good. Waiting for the next episode 👍

[raz]

Man, you are criminally underrated. Great content! Keep it coming

[siriusblack]

You wont get a better video explaining this core concept.
Love your work!!! <3


also, please rectify your OR gate truth table.

[AfreakingPear]

Very good video! Please leave this in the archives of the internet forever!

[berkcankural]

this dude just did most the proffesors cant and dissapeared.So much respect my man

[VitorDeCarliPaese]

excellent explanation! i always had a hard time understanding how we go from state machines to CPUs.

[thaboluvhimbi]

I like the muscle analogy, great stuff can be done with thousands of transistors.

[bijaybikram]

Your accent is what I liked the most about this video 😅
I found what I looked for plus the humor to keep me engaged!

[qwxbqmn]

good job, you really go fast deep, without confusing too much.

[ascyrax]

i just love your sense of humor. amazing video.

[HaydenHatTrick]

Oh, you pulled the old favourite. Not uploading the next video XD
Love the content, watched it with my son.