Life & fun · February 17, 2025
MOS6502 in pure Lua running in WebAssembly
MOS6502 in pure Lua running in WebAssembly launched on February 17, 2025 with 49 votes, #497 of 5,999 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.
In plain words
MOS6502 is an emulator of the classic 6502 processor written entirely in Lua and compiled to WebAssembly. It allows users to run 6502 machine code directly in a web browser without requiring native installation. The emulator targets enthusiasts and developers interested in retro computing, assembly language programming, and understanding how early microprocessors worked. It stands out by combining a historically significant processor with modern web technology, making it accessible to anyone with a browser.
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