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CHIP-8 Emulator for SerenityOS
C++SerenityOSCHIP-8+1

CHIP-8 Emulator for SerenityOS

A CHIP-8 emulator implementation built specifically for the SerenityOS operating system.

About This Project

This project is a complete CHIP-8 emulator developed for SerenityOS, featuring accurate CPU emulation, graphics rendering, and sound support. CHIP-8 is a simple virtual machine designed in the 1970s for programming games, and this emulator brings those classic games to the modern SerenityOS platform with pixel-perfect accuracy.

Key Features

Accurate CPU Emulation

Precise implementation of the CHIP-8 instruction set with adjustable timing controls and proper register handling.

Graphics Rendering

Pixel-perfect 64x32 monochrome display rendering with scalable resolution support for crisp visuals at any size.

Sound System

Authentic beep sound generation matching the original CHIP-8 specifications.

Cross-Platform Development

Developed specifically for SerenityOS, demonstrating adaptability to esoteric operating systems and diverse development environments.

Project Gallery

CHIP-8 emulator for SerenityOS title screen

CHIP-8 emulator for SerenityOS title screen

FlightRunner game running on the CHIP-8 emulator

Tetris by Fran Dachille running on the emulator

Particle demo by zeroZshadow showcasing graphics capabilities

Project Information

Type:

Software Project

Development

Type:

Solo Development

Technologies

C++SerenityOSCHIP-8Emulation