achtbit

We have hosted the application achtbit in order to run this application in our online workstations with Wine or directly.

Quick description about achtbit:

Ever had the experience of a 8 bit system, having max. 64k memory, using assembler to write effective small programs?
This system is an experimental 8 bit, 16 color computer, with a processer similar to Z80, that (on my laptop using linux with NO opengl support) achieves up to 1.2 Million instructions per second and 50 Hz. screen refresh rate.
It has a builtin assembler to load assembler programs.
There is a rudimentary rom that implements some basic functions like line input, or a system clock.
Also there is a snake game, (depending on that rom), as a reference and for fun!
Take a look, give me your reply!
When having ideas for better performance, let me know!

Features:

• eight bit cpu emulator
• customizable 16 color palette
• one text and three graphic modes
• sound port (one line)
• machine language similar to Z80
• builtin assembler
• builtin load of assembler programs and memory dumps
• builtin debug tools
• reference game "snake" written in assembler

Audience: Developers, End Users/Desktop.
User interface: Java Swing.
Programming Language: Java.

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