Mano Computer Studio
Interactive simulator for Morris Mano's Basic Computer architecture. Explore individual modules or see the complete system in action.
Integrated Basic Computer
Experience the complete system with all components wired together
Individual Modules
10 modulesAR
Address Register
12-bit register for memory addressing
PC
Program Counter
12-bit counter with next-PC MUX
DR
Data Register
16-bit register for data operations
AC
Accumulator
16-bit register with ALU operations
IR
Instruction Register
16-bit register for instruction decode
TR
Temporary Register
16-bit temporary storage
I/O
I/O and Flags
INPR, OUTR, E, and I registers
SC
Sequence Counter
4-bit timing state counter
MEM
Main Memory
4K x 16-bit memory array
BUS
Common Bus
16-bit tri-state data bus
Step-by-Step Execution
Watch micro-operations unfold with animated signal paths and timing diagrams
Keyboard Shortcuts
Efficient control with comprehensive keyboard navigation and shortcuts
Export & Share
Save diagrams as SVG/PNG and share state via URL parameters