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Re:32-bit homebrew CPU using 74' series logic by dnotq on Monday December 19, 2016 @01:21AM (#13209797)
> So creating it as a big breadboard project is out the window. No. We need to create some actual proper PCB designs that can then be connected together in a modular fashion.

Before you write off prototyping large sections on breadboards, I highly recommend you take a look at the Vulcan-74:

http://forum.6502.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3329

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Re:32-bit homebrew CPU using 74' series logic by cmrdporcupine on Monday December 19, 2016 @07:07AM (#13210894)
I've followed that thread for a long time. He keeps changing direction, which is unfortunate. His breadboarding technique is quite amazing -- I tried copying his approach and my fingers just can't do it :-)
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