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[dudearent006]

welcome to the redgame 2!
completely redstine, more complex and WAY faster, literaly like 10 times faster than the previous version.
here is a full list of features:

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NOTE: there is a problem with the speed documentation! this only applies to the redgame 2.2!
Specifications and features:
ALU bits: 10
RAM: 300 bits
GPU: ANDEX 2D-lux
ALU: Arentel 1009 opti
Clock speed: 42 ticks (4.2 seconds) /3=14 ticks(1.4 seconds) (because the redgame can do up to 3 commands per tick, the secret to it's speed)
Command size: 34 bits
Program memory: 2 kilobits (2.04 kilobits to be exact)

Features:
• GPU and dynamic user input
• Software shutdown
• Manual tick for debugging
• User friendly manual
• 10 bit binary to decimal decoder
• 2 KILOBITS of program memory
• 300% more efficient command system (compared to a regular redstone computer) making it up to 300% faster
• Dual conditional branching
• Random number generators (RNGs)

credits:

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D-flipflop/"RAM cells"
Invalid01
bazilshep

10 bit decoder:
Minecrafter9, all credit goes to him for the screen, all I did was add a piston monitor and find a way to control it without the normal buttons n levers.

everything else(GPU,ALU,registers etc.) by me

BEHOLD, THE COMPLEXITY OF THE NEW DESIGN:

watch the trailer here: (note, this was recorded when it was not fully finished!)

watch it running a demo program here:

explenation "series"

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unofficial videos:

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my comment on the above video: awesome! by the way, you can make 3+2 for example by using 1+2 for num 1 and 1+2 for num 2. also, where did that button come from? and it can do more than calculate, it can play games to! it is just running a calculator demo program. why didn't you tell me you made this video? I am going to add this to unofficial videos and you will probably get tons of views!

my comment on the above video: actually it is a computer, RUNNING a calculator program. and the button is not nececary, where did that come from? ant least you understood binary! also, tell me when you make these videos because you can get posted on the main page and get tons of views from it! I am adding you right now! thanks for the video!
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hey guys! have a YouTube channel and want tons of views?
are you a minecraft map-reviewer who wants some reputation?

simply record the redgame 2 (running a demo program of your choice, EVEN BETTER IF YOU MAKE ONE YOURSELF!) in action or as a tour (complimenting it of course, negative videos will not be accepted!) and I will put it in this section!
do you know how many views this page gets a day? thought so, so get recording!

downloads:
redgame 2.3
redgame 2.3 manual
redgame 2.3 activity book (explained demo programs)
NOTE: there is a problem with the speed documentation in the latest version of the manual!
want apps for the redgame 2 that are not included? here are some aplications made by other people:

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the ROM Reader (15 line's in PROGRAM MEMORY)! (with signs for help) by CloudM33: https://rapidshare.c.../ROM_Reader.rar

the pixel mover, a program that can mave a pixel around on the screen with the 4 levers, by henke9600: http://www.mediafire...53oa7uyvdzsx1cb

changelogs:
redgame 2:

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beta 2.1:
public testing released
redgame 2 built (duh)
why 2.1? this is the redgame 2, and the first debugging release
beta 2.2: (not released)
displaying value on screen now working
bug with register saving fixed
clock timing fixed
RAM problems fixed
torch at GOTO system removed
added random number GOTO
program memory repeaters fixed/built.
fixed problems with wires when using GOTO.
fixed GPU not saving to screen (unconnected wire)
redgame 2.0:
documented.
trailer release.
manual released.
activity book released.
redgame 2.1:
fixed register issues.
fixed ALU IMPLES bug.
overhauled startup manager.
fixed GPU "dead line o pixels" bug.
added debug mode and debug features.
comes with lightly commented demo program.
added more signs.
comes with disconected not-yet-working version of pixel invaders.
connected disconected RAM cell (found during dev of pixel invaders)
atomated reset.
debug access stuff/holes
more minor bugs fixed.
redgame 2.2:
increased clock speed to keep up with competitors.
added error handling.
stuff.
cut out unnecessary platforms, took a while but now it looks cooler.
redgame2.3:
compatable with minecraft 1.0 redstone physics!
lots
of
changes
to
make
that
happen
some more signs at spawn about finding bugs

changelog: manual:

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redgame 2.0 manual:
released.
redgame 2.1 manual:
fixed register documentation.
fixed spec table layout.
modified text about start-up and shut-down
fixed some documentation.
stuff I forgot about.
redgame 2.2 manual:
updated info on speed.
probably fixed some spelling errors.
added lots of info on errors/crashes and how to avoid/fix them.
redgame 2.3 manual:
added more error types to the list
ordered the bug list a little better
added info on bugs and overclocking guide
managed to make the manual 8 pages long!
NOTE: there is a problem with the speed documentation in this version of the manual!

changelog: activity book:

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redgame 2.0 activity book:
release.
redgame 2.1 activity book:
added Lamp on off, computer on off.
added add and subtract.
added Pixel drawer.

too hard to use? go to the original redgame here!

EDIT: before you post, note that

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and "mineseption"
and "I built a dirt house today"
and "so...what does it do"

have ALL been said too much, it's not really funny any-more.
if you wern't going to comment/post that, go ahead!

[LukeZaz]

Awesome!
..Thats pretty much all I have to say.


Oh, and first!

[himylilpwny]

Looks good so far. One thing I would suggest is to pack everything in tighter, so there will be less repeaters, meaning less delay between commands.

Anyways, good luck!

[MadCowGaming]

VEGETA WHAT DOES HES REDSTONE COUNT SAY ??
ITS OVER 9000 BIT OF REDSTONE
THATS IMPOSSIBLE WHAT ABOUT THE CHUNK LIMIT !!!

[dudearent006]

MadCowGaming, on 02 October 2011 - 05:16 PM, said:

VEGETA WHAT DOES HES REDSTONE COUNT SAY ??
ITS OVER 9000 BIT OF REDSTONE
THATS IMPOSSIBLE WHAT ABOUT THE CHUNK LIMIT !!!

....what?
redstone count?
9000Bits, no, it is a 10 bit computer.
it...is possible. this thing is going to be smaller than the original, and that fitted on the map so I do not understand.

9000 bits? where did you get that? real-life(not minecraft) supercomputers use such high values!
can you please explain/make sense in your posts?
also, how old are you?

[Towermaster2]

How big is your RAM? It says 5 (32) I had a crazy Idea for a Super Compact RAM (Its technically a 64 Bit D flip flop!)

[YuriKahn]

My main complaint last time about bad layout was making wide buses go around corners. That hasen't been fixed, though the design looks much better.
My ideas:
- Stack components and make buses go up/down.
- Redesign the wiring to have less corners, like this:


In any case it's looking great, best of luck on improving the computer.

edit:

MadCowGaming, on 02 October 2011 - 05:16 PM, said:

VEGETA WHAT DOES HES REDSTONE COUNT SAY ??
ITS OVER 9000 BIT OF REDSTONE
THATS IMPOSSIBLE WHAT ABOUT THE CHUNK LIMIT !!!

WTH?
You don't make any sense.

[Mr. Hobo]

Looks good I'm way excited for the faster clock. Good luck putting it all together.

[Evolution Zero]

"VEGETA WHAT DOES HES REDSTONE COUNT SAY ??
ITS OVER 9000 BIT OF REDSTONE
THATS IMPOSSIBLE WHAT ABOUT THE CHUNK LIMIT !!!"

He meant bits as in pieces of redstone dust.

An old DBZ meme that should have died out by now.

Google "Its over 9000"

[dudearent006]

YuriKahn, on 02 October 2011 - 06:51 PM, said:

My main complaint last time about bad layout was making wide buses go around corners. That hasen't been fixed, though the design looks much better.
My ideas:
- Stack components and make buses go up/down.
- Redesign the wiring to have less corners, like this:


In any case it's looking great, best of luck on improving the computer.

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WTH?
You don't make any sense.

Sorry, i think you misunderstood, that is just the wiring and pieces, not the layout.
And i cannot use your layout because my system is WAAAY diferent from your average computer.
Do not worry, all pieces are custom remade so it all fits like a puzzle. The registers in/out ports line up exactly with the RAMs, for example.

[dudearent006]

Towermaster2, on 02 October 2011 - 06:38 PM, said:

How big is your RAM? It says 5 (32) I had a crazy Idea for a Super Compact RAM (Its technically a 64 Bit D flip flop!)

That means 5 bit used to acess, or 32 slots of RAM, although i only use 31. That means it ccan store up to 320 bits of data. Probably suficient!

[Murtdragon]

Looks good so far, but why 10 bits? Most system use multiples of 4. I'm not hating or anything, just curious.

[dudearent006]

Murtdragon, on 03 October 2011 - 07:37 AM, said:

Looks good so far, but why 10 bits? Most system use multiples of 4. I'm not hating or anything, just curious.

I don't know, I just think 255 is a tad small and slightly over 1000 is a great enough amount. I really do not understand why all systems are to multiples of 4, though.
I will post pics of progress: soon! like very soon! I hope!

[dudearent006]

lots of pictures time!

as you can see, some of the ALU is already bussed. the orange is the output, still wiring that.
that thing you see to the right is the register system. almost EVERYTHING connects to this. the top row is inputs, and the bottom is outputs. there are 7X2 of them.

this is the viewing area, the piston number screen is still to be built, but you get the picture. neither are connected yet. to the right will be the user inputs, and behind the controls if everything goes to plan.

unfortunately, the GPU is very far from its register, so this will have, probably the biggest bus system. cant w8.

on top of all this stuff will be a platform and the command manager, saving space and preventing ugly bussing.

to ensure quality, I have asked elseagoat himself to check out the new design(the used-to-be hater). he finds the new RAM much better and well addressed. I idiotically pressed F1 before taking the pic, so his name does not show.

so, you like my progress?

[shrogg]

This is looking great! Much better

[Nahiyan]

Hey, I was chaining 5 pistons this morning..


Lol but that looks sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool!
Not really a expert in ALUs or RAM though.

[YuriKahn]

dudearent006, on 03 October 2011 - 05:18 AM, said:

Sorry, i think you misunderstood, that is just the wiring and pieces, not the layout.
And i cannot use your layout because my system is WAAAY diferent from your average computer.
Do not worry, all pieces are custom remade so it all fits like a puzzle. The registers in/out ports line up exactly with the RAMs, for example.

Ok, that's good. I wasn't intending for you to actually use that layout, I just wanted a visual representation of "no corners".

Computer progress is looking great and high quality.

[dudearent006]

YuriKahn, on 03 October 2011 - 11:13 AM, said:

Ok, that's good. I wasn't intending for you to actually use that layout, I just wanted a visual representation of "no corners".

Computer progress is looking great and high quality.

thank you!

more pictures:
I mostly bussed and connected everything. well, not everything, but most of it.
the ALU output has been bussed. it is ugly to save space for the random no. gen., wich will be on the wood.

the GPU is almost bussed, told you it was going to be the longest... repeaters still need to be placed, along with the top busses...buss-ing.

the piston monitor is in place, and the save-to registers are now working, although not yet addressed.

[Lancelote123]

As i said in your old computer:
W-O-W!!

Some suggestions:

• Color-code more components so we can understand better your computer
  
• Make it taller, not wider, that way buses will be faster
  
• Try going for speed and not for size (probably already doing this)
  
• Keep up the good work!!

[dudearent006]

Lancelote123, on 03 October 2011 - 02:05 PM, said:

As i said in your old computer:
W-O-W!!

Some suggestions:

• Color-code more components so we can understand better your computer
  
• Make it taller, not wider, that way buses will be faster
  
• Try going for speed and not for size (probably already doing this)
  
• Keep up the good work!!

1. OK, I will use MCEdit to change stone and already-there wool into different colours.
however, that whud mean the detailed colour coding in the ALU will be lost, and I will probably have problems navigating it. I cannot simply redo everything in wool, ither.
2. im trying, im trying!
3. duh.
4. thanks!