The Billings Computer
March 4, 2026 • EPISODE 300
Who created the first personal computer? In this episode of Science LIVE with Roger Billings, explore the history of silicon chip design and the breakthroughs that made modern computing possible. Learn about the Intel 4004, the world’s first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 800, and inventor Federico Faggin, whose work helped make the first all-in-one personal computer a reality. Discover how these early innovations paved the way for the powerful computers we use today.
About DrB
Dr. Roger Billings is a visionary innovator whose work has touched the lives of millions of students and transformed the landscape of education. Widely known as “DrB” to the countless kids who benefit from his groundbreaking Acellus learning system, Dr. Billings has dedicated his life to advancing education through technology.
As part of DrB’s lifelong commitment to supporting education, Science LIVE was launched as a way to “give back” by mentoring students in conjunction with the Roger Billings Scholarship Program.
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We have really come a long way
3d printers are really cool i have a 3d pen
I’m so excited about the new math class!
Man, I wish i had a 3d printer
I LOOVE science live!!!
Science live is so amazing!
enjoyed this weeks video!
I really like how its called “the BILLINGS computer” like Dr. Rodger Billings 😊
Amazing video I loved it.
science live is amazing
My aunt Sarah has a 3d printer, she made me a shark
science is cool
Technology has come so far in such a short amount of time!!
This was so cool!
I liked how the computer kept “toco” and my name is Willow from Florida
excellent episode today!
watching from North Carolina
So cool that you created the first all in one computer. And you used the money from that creation to build Acellus and help so many others!
Thank you!
This is so cool!
wow that was cool leaning about those computers and the jellyfish. 4 million dollars… that’s pretty amazing
loved the vid this week
I love science Live and acellus ❤️ it’s good to learn every week and acellus is so fun 😊
what will the next Wednesday night science live episode be about?
That’s a really old computer
I love Science Live!
So many cool facts presented on Science Live.
I loved your story about how you were building the computer and using scrapes to do it.
Watching from NC
I loved learning about the computer. I didn’t know that there was a such thing as a jellyfish galaxy! I also didn’t know that Dr. Billings made the first and one of the best PC’s ever!!
This is so interesting
i love science live
I really liked learning about the 3d printer but aren’t there still layers in it? Like yes its once big thing but there are still layers, right?
so much funnnnnnn!