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Dev tools · June 11, 2011

My summer project - simulated CPU built from NAND gates

A simulated CPU built using only NAND gates. Contribute to IsaacLewis/NAND-CPU development by creating an account on GitHub.

My summer project - simulated CPU built from NAND gates launched on June 11, 2011 with 17 votes, #30 of 181 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 15 years on.

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My Summer Project is a simulated CPU constructed entirely from NAND gates. It is designed for developers and computer science enthusiasts interested in understanding fundamental digital logic and processor architecture. The project allows users to explore how complex computing systems can be built from basic logical components, making it suitable for educational purposes and those learning about CPU design at the hardware level.

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