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MadDoc
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Mar 5, 2007, 08:25 PM
 
Hello,

I have started a project to write a Z80 emulator. For those of you who don't know what the Z80 is, it's a microprocessor that was used to power the GameBoy, Sinclair Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Sega Master System and many other great (older) systems.

I'm not a programmer by profession. I have started this project as a proof of concept really. My ultimate goal is to create a working Spectrum / Amstrad emulator using REALbasic only. The finished programme will run on Mac, Linux and Windows.

The project is supposed to be a learning experience for myself and others. The project begins by learning about binary numbers and the structure of microprocessors and slowly moves up through code examples to a finished and (hopefully) working emulator.

If you are interested then please visit the site or the forums. It would be nice to see you!

Thanks,

MadDoc
     
MadDoc  (op)
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Mar 7, 2007, 03:07 PM
 
No comments.

Oh well.

MadDoc,
     
besson3c
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Mar 7, 2007, 04:30 PM
 
Do you intend to utilize some of the code used within other similar open source projects?
     
smitty825
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Mar 8, 2007, 01:12 AM
 
Good luck writing an emulator. You'll learn lots of interesting stuff about programming and processors.
     
   
 
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