> It uses just six integrated circuits—a CPU, USB interface, and four 7400 chips...

jsjohnst on March 21, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: Build an 8-bit home computer with 5 chips

> It uses just six integrated circuits—a CPU, USB interface, and four 7400 chips

Wonder how the source article came up with the title “just 5 chips”, yet the article throughout mentions six. Not a huge deal, but wonder if typo or some other reason?

ujuj on March 21, 2020 [–]

If i understood correctly, the USB interface is optional, as printed on the pcb.