Turbine – 16-bit CPU Architecture and Emulator built in C

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Turbine is a 16-bit CPU architecture and emulator written in C. It provides developers with tools to design and simulate a custom 16-bit processor, making it useful for those studying computer architecture, building retro systems, or experimenting with low-level computing concepts. The project is available as open-source code on GitHub and represents a complete implementation combining architectural specification with a functional emulator.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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