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CHIP-8 Emulator

Experience the classic CHIP-8 system right in your browser! This emulator faithfully runs CHIP-8 programs, offering a glimpse into retro computing.


🚀 Features

  • 🕹️ Runs CHIP-8 programs smoothly in the browser
  • 🎨 Customizable display and controls
  • ⌨️ Keyboard Input: Use your computer's keyboard for interactive gameplay
  • 🔊 Sound: Enjoy basic sound effects when running CHIP-8 programs

🎮 Try it Out

Run CHIP-8 games and programs directly from your browser:
👉 Launch Emulator

🔧 How It Works

This emulator interprets CHIP-8 bytecode, handling:

  • CPU emulation
  • Memory management
  • Input processing (with keyboard support)
  • Display rendering
  • Sound emulation for basic audio effects

📷 Screenshots

🛠️ Installation & Development

Want to tweak the emulator or contribute? Clone the repo and start hacking!

git clone https://github.com/sjnprjl/chip8-emulator.git
cd chip8-emulator
npm install
npm run dev

📜 License

MIT License – Free to use, modify, and share!

🌟 Support & Feedback

If you like this project, give it a ⭐ on GitHub!

💬 Found a bug or have a suggestion? Open an issue or reach out to me!


📚 Resources

Chip8 Technical References

CHIP-8 Test Suite

  • A collection of tests designed to validate the functionality of a CHIP-8 emulator:
    Chip8 Test Suite

COSMAC VIP Manual

  • The original instruction manual for the COSMAC VIP system, the hardware platform for CHIP-8:
    COSMAC VIP Manual (PDF)

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