The Billings Computer

March 4, 2026  •  EPISODE 300

Join Roger Billings, a technology thought leader and innovator, as he draws from his diverse range of life experiences, inspiring students of all ages to love science and to understand the value of education in empowering their life missions.

This highly motivational and informative lecture series, hosted by the International Academy of Science, is part of the Roger Billings Mentoring Scholarship. 

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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    How much is the Z80?

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    hello from new york, do you think in the far future that these chips may become smaller but even better and possibly even cheaper to be able to make even more of them and make better computers?

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    what year was the Bc-404 invented? can you also use it for creating codes for a science equation?

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  48. Jorden

    Hi from Maryland. That was a very old-looking computer.

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  51. Charley

    That was a big computer!

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    This such good information

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    Great information!

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  59. Damian

    Congrats on Episode 300!!! That’s a lot of science I’ve learned. Thanks Dr. B and Dr. Monet.

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    Just because someone hasn’t done it, does not mean it is impossible.

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    Learning about computers is amazing!!!

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  70. Isabella

    That looked like my mom’s first computer. :))

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    Hi from NYC!

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  72. Noah

    Its so interesting that a computer took up so much room , now it fits in my pocket.

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  73. Leon

    Hello Dr. John, what would it take in theory to make this new generation of 3d printers have the capability of constructing larger objects?

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    Why would no one buy it if it’s useful?

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    Hello from the USA

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  98. Michael

    is crazy how we went from floppy discs to what we have now

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    Hi from Mexico!

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  100. Kade

    Seeing the old computers is very interesting.

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  101. Abigail

    Cool!

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  102. Faith

    Good job Dr billings

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  103. Shyla

    hey from USA

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  104. Nyia

    What materials can you use to 3D print?

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  105. Dane

    the Chinese 3d Printer is so interesting because it uses a laser light!

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    I love Tobias and Edmond

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    I think 3D printers are so cool! I could make all kinds of neat things with one.

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  108. Aleika

    Imagine we still had those !! So heavy

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  110. Corryn

    How did the invention of the personal computer and this processor chip really domino effect modern technology like cell phones and tablets?

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  112. Remme

    that computer looks so heavy

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  113. Madison

    Dr. Billings invented a computer!?!

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  114. Maeve

    old computers are honestly so fascinating.

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  115. Joziah

    That’s cool how the 3D printer can print that fast.

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  116. Caden

    Hi from Texas , very interesting

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  117. Keagan

    how’d the Billings computer company turn out? is it still a company?

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  118. Christopher

    Hey thanks for this

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    what does cpu mean

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    Did you all realize that this is the 300th episode? That’s crazy!

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    • Hayden

      Wow! That’s so awesome!!

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  127. Alejandro

    I didn’t know Federico Faggin invented the first microprocessor of the world.

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  128. Otto

    does that mean Mr Billings helped make the first pc

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  129. Analeigh

    Where did you get the idea for a personal computer?

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    happy to be here tonight!!

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  133. Malcolm

    This is amazing! That first computer looked cool. I wish I had one. I like old stuff.

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  135. Mira

    How do the Micro- Processor units get the Names like the C8080?

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  138. Riley

    How old was Frederico when he finished the Z80?

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  140. Kadyn

    WOW Dr Billings! You are living history! SO AMAZING!

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  141. Seraiah

    I think that the chips that go into the computer has really upgraded since then like the vacuum tube the transistor and so on so on and I’m so excited for the science

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  142. Elijah

    I never knew that Dr. B made his own computer. That’s amazing technology for that time!

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    How well did that computer work compared to the earlier computers?

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    the way computer parts got so small kinda so suddenly is really fascinating to me

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    When was the idea of a computer invented?

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    how much power does the computer draw from the outlet

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    8000 transistors is a lot!

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    That’s amazing—being able to continue to create chips that get even stronger and their collaboration is so cool.

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  162. Sofia

    How many companies still use the Z80 chip for their products?

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    It is amazing all the inventors in computer history, what is the newest invention in today’s computer?

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