emuchip8
A CHIP-8 emulator built from scratch in C++ with SDL2 for graphics and input handling. CHIP-8 is an interpreted programming language originally used on 8-bit microcomputers in the 1970s.
Features
- Complete instruction set: All 35 CHIP-8 opcodes implemented
- SDL2 graphics: 64x32 monochrome display rendering
- Keyboard input: Mapped hexadecimal keypad to modern keyboard
- Sound support: Timer-based beep functionality
- ROM loading: Play classic CHIP-8 games (Pong, Space Invaders, etc.)
Technologies
- C++ - Core emulator implementation
- SDL2 - Graphics, input, and audio
- CMake - Build system
Technical Highlights
- Accurate CPU cycle timing and fetch-decode-execute loop
- Memory management with proper address space separation
- Display buffer with configurable scale factor
- Delay and sound timer implementation