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

Category: devtools

Tags: simulator, breadboard, 8-bit-computer, education, 3d, mcp

Score: 6.7/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 8, Documentation: 5, Utility: 5)

BBRouter is a web-based 3D breadboard simulator that recreates Ben Eater's SAP-1 8-bit computer, complete with schematic view, interactive wiring, and an AI/MCP server for programmatic control. It stands out for its polished UI, 3D visualization, and integration with AI tools, making it an engaging educational platform for digital logic and computer architecture.

Target audience: students, educators, hardware enthusiasts, computer architecture learners

Repository: https://bbrouter.com/bbrouter/ben-eater-sap-1

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