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BBRouter simulates Ben Eater's SAP-1 on 3D breadboards

Original title: Show HN: BBRouter – Ben Eater's 8-bit computer, simulated on 3D breadboards

Hacker News · securityby creack ()5 min read
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Interactive 3D breadboard simulator of the SAP-1 8-bit computer with wiring, schematic and Claude AI integration.

BBRouter is a simulator for Ben Eater's classic 8-bit SAP-1 CPU, rendered on a 3D breadboard platform. It allows users to build circuits, wire components, view schematics and run assembly programs. The tool includes AI assistance for project management via Claude and export options for fabrication.

Key facts
  • 3D breadboard layout with 11,220 tie points
  • Supports simulation, schematic and wiring
  • Claude AI integration for project changes
  • Assembly code example runs on the simulated CPU
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5 min read at bbrouter.com

12 JMP loop ; If the carry flag is not set, jump to 'loop' (3) No schematic yet. Add parts on the board or from the panel, and wire them: the board and the schematic keep in step.

Hacker News · security

By creack · bbrouter.com

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