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Visual 6502 Simulator Offers HTML5-Based Chip-Level Emulation
Key points
- HTML5-based 6502 microprocessor simulator.
- Requires modern browsers and substantial RAM.
- Offers zoom, scroll, and step simulation controls.
- Source code available on GitHub.
Overview of the Visual 6502 Simulator
The Visual 6502 project presents a simulator that emulates the 6502 microprocessor at a visual, chip-level. This tool operates entirely within a web browser, utilizing HTML5 features to render the internal workings of the chip.
Technical Requirements and Features
The simulator demands the latest versions of web browsers that support advanced HTML5 capabilities and requires a significant amount of RAM for operation. Users can interact with the simulation using keyboard controls for zooming in ('z'), zooming out ('x'), and stepping through the simulation ('n'). Mouse controls allow for scrolling when zoomed in.
Additional resources include a User Guide for detailed instructions and an Advanced page for more in-depth investigations and features.
Development and Related Tools
The source code for the Visual 6502 simulator is publicly available on GitHub. The project also integrates with external tools such as the easy6502 tutorial's online emulator and assembler, and a disassembler from mass:werk, to provide a comprehensive environment for 6502 study.
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Primary sources
GitHub trebonian/visual6502Reporting from
The Visual 6502 project provides an HTML5-based simulator for the 6502 microprocessor, allowing users to visualize its internal operations. This tool is designed for in-depth investigation of the 6502 architecture and requires modern browser features and significant RAM.