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# [[Block/case|Tier 1 Case]] | # [[Block/case|Tier 1 Case]] | ||
# [[ | # [[Screen|Tier 1 Screen]] | ||
# [[Block/keyboard|Keyboard]] | # [[Block/keyboard|Keyboard]] | ||
# [[Item/graphics card|Tier 1 Graphics Card]] | # [[Item/graphics card|Tier 1 Graphics Card]] | ||
# [[Item/CPU|Tier 1 CPU]] | # [[Item/CPU|Tier 1 CPU]] | ||
# [[Item/memory|Two Tier 1 RAM or 1 Tier 1.5 RAM]] | # [[Item/memory|Two Tier 1 RAM or 1 Tier 1.5 RAM]]. OpenOS will theoretically run on a single Tier 1 RAM, but it is not the optimal experience. | ||
# [[Block/disk drive|Disk Drive]] | # [[Block/disk drive|Disk Drive]] | ||
# [[Item/openos floppy|OpenOS Floppy Disk]] | # [[Item/openos floppy|OpenOS Floppy Disk]] | ||
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# Source of Power | # Source of Power | ||
= Setting up your environment = | |||
The basic computer setup consists of a [[Block/case|Computer Case]] with a [[Screen|Screen]] on top and a [[Block/keyboard|Keyboard]] attached. | |||
Here is an example with the power source on the left and a basic setup on the right | |||
[[File:http://i.imgur.com/TDIiBJr.png|http://i.imgur.com/TDIiBJr.png]] | |||
Now, you will need to right click on the computer case and put the items in here as shown | |||
[[File:http://i.imgur.com/OrMN600.png|http://i.imgur.com/OrMN600.png]] | |||
Now, if you try to start the computer by clicking on the power button, you will end up getting an error: | Now, if you try to start the computer by clicking on the power button, you will end up getting an error: | ||
[[File:http://i.imgur.com/jiGZKSR.png|http://i.imgur.com/jiGZKSR.png]] This means that there is no OS for the computer to run! To fix that, we will need to put a [[Block/disk drive|Disk Drive]] directly next to the computer and place the [[Item/openos floppy|OpenOS Floppy Disk]] in it. | [[File:http://i.imgur.com/jiGZKSR.png|http://i.imgur.com/jiGZKSR.png]] | ||
This means that there is no OS for the computer to run! To fix that, we will need to put a [[Block/disk drive|Disk Drive]] directly next to the computer and place the [[Item/openos floppy|OpenOS Floppy Disk]] in it. | |||
Now, it should turn on. [[File:http://i.imgur.com/SeEd9Xb.png|http://i.imgur.com/SeEd9Xb.png]] | Now, it should turn on. | ||
[[File:http://i.imgur.com/SeEd9Xb.png|http://i.imgur.com/SeEd9Xb.png]] | |||
Congratulations! You now have a fully working computer, but if you want more features, you will need to install OpenOS! | Congratulations! You now have a fully working computer, but if you want more features, you will need to install OpenOS! | ||
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{{:Tutorial/contents}} | {{:Tutorial/contents}} | ||
Latest revision as of 00:38, 28 August 2026
OC Tutorial: Basic Computer
In this tutorial you will learn how to build a basic (Tier 1) computer. This tutorial is using the default config file.
You will need:
- Tier 1 Case
- Tier 1 Screen
- Keyboard
- Tier 1 Graphics Card
- Tier 1 CPU
- Two Tier 1 RAM or 1 Tier 1.5 RAM. OpenOS will theoretically run on a single Tier 1 RAM, but it is not the optimal experience.
- Disk Drive
- OpenOS Floppy Disk
- Hard Disk Drive
- Lua BIOS
- Source of Power
Setting up your environment
The basic computer setup consists of a Computer Case with a Screen on top and a Keyboard attached.
Here is an example with the power source on the left and a basic setup on the right
http://i.imgur.com/TDIiBJr.png
Now, you will need to right click on the computer case and put the items in here as shown
http://i.imgur.com/OrMN600.png
Now, if you try to start the computer by clicking on the power button, you will end up getting an error:
http://i.imgur.com/jiGZKSR.png
This means that there is no OS for the computer to run! To fix that, we will need to put a Disk Drive directly next to the computer and place the OpenOS Floppy Disk in it.
Now, it should turn on.
http://i.imgur.com/SeEd9Xb.png
Congratulations! You now have a fully working computer, but if you want more features, you will need to install OpenOS!
To install OpenOS, you will need to run the "install" command on the computer, which will allow you run the computer with out the OS Floppy.
Next up: Writing Programs.
Contents
| Tutorials | |
|---|---|
| Mod Specific | Basic Computer - Writing Code - Hard Drives - Autorun and Startup scripts |
| Modding | Custom Architectures - IMC Messages |
| Programs | OPPM - install |
| Others | Custom Operating Systems |