GC-Arch (GeekCoalition Architecture)

This project is to design a computer architecture from discrete NAND logic up to a fully operating computing architecture.

Why?

Because designing an entire computing architecture from scratch is fun and edumacational! It gives us an opportunity, among other things, to learn, practice and use:

• Verilog / Hardware synthesis
• FPGA usage (when we get to the actual real world build)
• Advanced digital logic concepts
• Writing and building emulators

Also, how many people can say they've designed an entire computing architecture from scratch? Just watch the ladies flock in when you start throwing that one around at parties!

Tools being used

• Hardware will initially be developed in software using Verilog using Icarus Verilog as a simulator.
• Tasks for automating compilation and everything else are all done using Rake/Ruby.