RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It contains registers, which are groups of bits (in memory). Judging by its name, you can infer that it can access memory randomly. For example, I can see what data is stored on Register 1, then I can jump to Register 5, to Register 4, then back to 1 if I want the data. However, it needs to be able to write to individual registers, not to all of them. The data on Register 1 can be different from Register 5. Just remember that if the RAM constantly overwrites its data, it's not RAM; it just relays the input.
How it does this is typically using D-Flipflops. These only allow you to write to the output when C is On/Off(depends on which type of D flipflop you use - inverted C or non-inverted C.) Just hook up chains of these to AND gates to allow the system to read individual registers. You also need to have your data-input hooked up to every D in the system. Once you hook up the output from the D-Flipflops to AND gates, hook the AND-gates to register control/selection. After this, just wire the output to every AND-gate's output.
It may seem complex, but it's actually relatively simple if you think about it. It uses just D-Flipflops and AND gates. That's pretty much it unless you want different functions.
I'd love to join the project. I'm very good with redstone in my opinion, and definitely would love to work with you guys. Probably will learn a thing or two :]. I'm very familiar with Boolean Logic, so give me a shot :biggrin.gif:.
I don't really see why you would need this when calling upon ALU functions. Just use a binary-to-decimal decoder so that with each combination of levers you get a unique output (for example, 0000 would give the first output, 0001 would give the second.) There would be no in-between.
I've seen a moving clock before, on youtube. The creator had a circle of redstone torches on a massive screen, moving around.. the wiring went on forever, really. If I can find the video I will post it here...
Lol. You could also use pistons and sand to drop onto a repeater block detector, it would be a little less destructive. If you put a piston on the bottom as well, and a loop of sand, you could actually make this automatically re-settable, like a button.
...of course, I know this isn't really serious :biggrin.gif:.
And so, my dreams of creating an internet in Minecraft were halted by someone else.
But you did it much better than I ever could, awesome work. My question though, is what modifications to an in-game Minecraft computer do you need to make for the internet to work on it? What if two computers you hook up the internet to are made differently (Like a 10-bit hack platform, and a 16 bit of a different system)?
Here's my tip to you: build a calculator before you build RAM. Work with decoders, 7 segment displays and 4 bit adders (look up how to make adders if you don't know), to create a simple calculator that can add up to 15 + 15 = 30, and anything inbetween.
Next, work on RAM with D flipflops. Start by lining up two vertical D flipflops with space inbetween, and have two side-by-side. Next, figure out how to turn on and off the write function, and hook up to some AND gates so that you can toggle which one to read from. Make sure that you can write to individual flipflop rows. Hook up the output of the D flipflops with your target output, and you have a 2 bit, 2 register RAM.
Just a starting point if you're trying to delve into this, it will take some time. Expand upon the ideas, and plan your machines on paper with box diagrams. Trust me, it will help a lot. Lastly, improve your previous designs of these, or take a look at the Redstone community's designs. You might want to create an ALU at some point, and possibly turn it into a CPU. It won't happen overnight, just keep working at it. Good luck.
I would be happy to help you with any redstone problems. You can usually find me on the server "smp.minespaceserver.net". I'm pretty good at teaching redstone =], if you log on my name would be EatenAlive3.
I'll admit, the creator has fast reaction time and the like, but really this isn't a Digital Diamond. It's just a bunch of stones put at maximum jump length, followed by a pixel art. I'd rather you guys put up something like a redstone video.
I'll admit, the creator has fast reaction time and the like, but really this isn't a Digital Diamond. It's just a bunch of stones put at maximum jump length, followed by a pixel art. I'd rather you guys put up something like a redstone video.
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How it does this is typically using D-Flipflops. These only allow you to write to the output when C is On/Off(depends on which type of D flipflop you use - inverted C or non-inverted C.) Just hook up chains of these to AND gates to allow the system to read individual registers. You also need to have your data-input hooked up to every D in the system. Once you hook up the output from the D-Flipflops to AND gates, hook the AND-gates to register control/selection. After this, just wire the output to every AND-gate's output.
It may seem complex, but it's actually relatively simple if you think about it. It uses just D-Flipflops and AND gates. That's pretty much it unless you want different functions.
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...of course, I know this isn't really serious :biggrin.gif:.
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But you did it much better than I ever could, awesome work. My question though, is what modifications to an in-game Minecraft computer do you need to make for the internet to work on it? What if two computers you hook up the internet to are made differently (Like a 10-bit hack platform, and a 16 bit of a different system)?
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Next, work on RAM with D flipflops. Start by lining up two vertical D flipflops with space inbetween, and have two side-by-side. Next, figure out how to turn on and off the write function, and hook up to some AND gates so that you can toggle which one to read from. Make sure that you can write to individual flipflop rows. Hook up the output of the D flipflops with your target output, and you have a 2 bit, 2 register RAM.
Just a starting point if you're trying to delve into this, it will take some time. Expand upon the ideas, and plan your machines on paper with box diagrams. Trust me, it will help a lot. Lastly, improve your previous designs of these, or take a look at the Redstone community's designs. You might want to create an ALU at some point, and possibly turn it into a CPU. It won't happen overnight, just keep working at it. Good luck.
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Edit: Just clarifying myself here, the blocks on top of the middle torches ARE necessary. The torches on those top blocks are not.
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