4 Character LCD, UART, GLCD and so on....... build on the basics.
Why on earth do you want to work with 34 year old technology anyway?
Most microcontroller learners start with PIC, Atmel or similar processors these days.
There is really no need to be using tools made from flint and stone.
There can be numerous projects that u can made yourself very easily.
Like digital clock, traffic signal controller, a counter type something etc etc.....
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working on the processors u mentioned is fine :???: but try something advance :wink: