Design Your Own Computer – A Guide with Logisim

Design Your Own Computer: A Guide with Logisim offers a hands-on introduction to computer architecture and digital system design. Starting with basic concepts like logic gates computer components and block diagrams it leads readers through the creation of a 16-bit computer using Logisim a popular educational simulation tool. The book covers two control unit designs: hardwired and microprogrammed explaining their architecture advantages and use cases. Step-by-step readers learn to design key components such as memory ALU and control units. With guided simulations and assembly language examples learners build and optimize functional computer systems. Ideal for students and educators this book helps readers understand computer organization and gain practical skills in designing and simulating computer systems. Dr. Alok Kumar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at CSJM University Kanpur. He holds a B.Tech. from CCS University Meerut and M.Tech. and Ph.D. from AKTU Lucknow. With over 20 years of teaching experience Dr. Kumar specializes in computer hardware design and machine learning. Er. Riya Bansal is a B.Tech. graduate from CSJM University Kanpur with a keen interest in Machine Learning AI and Digital Logic Design. She bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications inspiring peers and students alike. Er. Siddhartha Singh is a B.Tech. graduate from CSJM University Kanpur specializing in Computer Organization Operating Systems Database Systems AI and ML. He excels at making complex concepts accessible particularly through Logisim simulations.