The registers are randomized, and then the algorithm for the game of like is run.
Oxman, G., Weiss, S. and Be’ery, Y., 2014. Computational methods for Conway's Game of Life cellular automaton. Journal of Computational Science, 5(1), pp.24-31.
Once the ASIC is powered, it should automatically turn on and generate cellular automata patterns according to the Game of Life's rules. by inputting a high signal to port 0 it stops the simulation where it was, and inputting a high signal to port 1 it will randomize the game.
a Tiny Tapeout VGA Pmod. and possibly buttons or switches im unsure for port 0 and 1
# | Input | Output | Bidirectional |
---|---|---|---|
0 | running | R1 | |
1 | randomize | G1 | |
2 | B1 | ||
3 | VSync | ||
4 | R0 | ||
5 | G0 | ||
6 | B0 | ||
7 | HSync |