FPGA Recreation of the 1956 LGP-30 Personal Computer
2025-04-08
An enthusiast has recreated the 1956 LGP-30 computer using an FPGA. Considered one of the first personal computers due to its simple design and low cost, this recreation faithfully reproduces the LGP-30's bit-serial CPU and magnetic drum storage using modern components like a Numato Mimas FPGA development board. Users can observe its inner workings via an added LCD and HDMI display, even stepping through the program bit-by-bit. Complete build instructions, schematics, and source code are provided, allowing enthusiasts to build their own piece of computing history.
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