How the RDF ASCII Word Processor works (Part 1 of 2)

This is the explanation video for the 11 character ASCII Word Processor created in association with the Redstone Development Foundation.

For part 2 of the explanation, click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LikHrgCY_k0

To download the .schematic / world save, click here:
http://www.planetminecraft.com/project/rdf-ascii-word-processor/

For more information on the RDF, click here:
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/289808-redstone-development-foundation-rdf/

F.A.Q:

Total build time: 12 hours spread out over ~2 weeks. WorldEdit (a Bukkit plugin) was used to greatly speed up construction.

Technical Specs:
100 input keyboard
2400 bits of ROM
293 bits or RAM
95 pre-programmed letters / symbols
11 screens (expandable)
1 bit (per screen) 4 function automatic screen addressing system

Category:

Gaming

Tags:

• RDF
• Redstone
• Development
• Foundation
• Minecraft
• ASCII
• Word
• Processor
• Character
• Keyboard
• Display

[IanMaayrkas]

@BerickCook This is really impressive.

But (yes, there's a "but", but it's a small one, I promise XD) you can get rid of the "shift decoder" (or whatever it's called) if you change the encoder so that the last three bit are for example xx0 for normal keys and the shift modifier simply changes the last bit to 1. (If you want to use the "official" ASCII table in the display decoder, you still have to use a "shift decoder", but a much smaller one.) Am I wrong?

Sorry for my probably bad English.

[BerickCook]

@IanMaayrkas If I modified the ASCII table codes, then yes I could eliminate the need for the shift modifiers. I had considered that when I was designing it, but decided to stick with the standard table. Mainly because the ASCII table is well known and respected, and the technical challenge of the shift modifiers was fun :)

[countpancake]

@BerickCook

Do you have a degree in REAL computer science?

[BerickCook]

@countpancake Nope. I just started playing around with redstone back in March. Once I got a feel for it, I just started building more and more complex things. Basically, I come up with an idea for something, then try and figure out how I can make it work.

[nacnud247]

hey where can i find that binary graph please rply

[BerickCook]

@nacnud247 Search wikipedia for ASCII

[xPAINISFREEx]

I have been mindfucked.

[zjzjn1]

1. Get A LOT of redstone wiring

2. Get A LOT of stone and free space

3. Know all about computers

4. ??????

5. Display...

Problem?

[slowshowuploads]

Hey! i'm currently working on a ascii word proccesor, tho a small one ( no shift, just a-z lowercase..).

i made the keypad and thesynchroniser and a Decoder, but i have NO idea what to do..

i dont know how to make a screen just that it stays on and skips to the second screen, could you maybe help me?

[thekidsfromminecraft]

Too confusing for my epic brain to handle. btw how dose one join the RDF and what do they get if they do join?

[HamIsDie]

Your obviously some sort of a genius to figure this shit out on your own

[MikenterLP]

I understood it up until you got to the part where it actaully reads the letter. Then it went straight over my head...

[Smashey]

this hurts my brain

[jackofhallow]

@berickcook computer on a computer? compception

[HaIMadeYouReadMyName]

@zjzjn1 4 would be OCD

[Annihitate]

ENGINEER IS VAGINEER D:<

[flightplayer]

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