If you want to create your own CPU on silicon, then you should have a 
look at either VHDL or Verilog. This are languages used to design 
hardware. You can use Xilinx tools and FPGA technology to realise this.
There are loads of tutorials and on the web and books that teach how to 
design a CPU with either VHDL or Verilog. In fact, I think there is a 
guy that created a complete NES system with Verilog.

Have a look at http://www.xilinx.com

You are going to find all the information there about their tools and 
languages.

Since I was a kid I always wanted to create my own electronic devices.
So I started teaching myself electronics. I also took a course in 
Electronics and a degree in computer engineering, which covered all the 
electronics I needed to fulfil my dreams. Up until now I have designed 
an 8-bit CPU similar to the 6502 using VHDL and FPGA technology, a 
couple of alarm systems, music amplifiers, etc.... My next goal will be 
to design a hardware based raytracer. I don't really have the time now, 
but one day I will.

As for you project, I think it was a good idea to generate the stuff 
with povray.

All the best

Fidel.

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