A Chip-8 Emulator for the web
Welcome to Rust8 Web, a high-performance online CHIP-8 emulator. This project leverages the power of Rust for the core emulation logic, WebAssembly (WASM) to bring classic CHIP-8 games and applications to the modern web and React to give you a pretty web interface. Rust8 Web is based on Rust8, a Rust library designed for CHIP-8 emulation.
- High Performance: Written in Rust, rust8 web offers fast and efficient CHIP-8 emulation.
- Cross-Platform: Runs in any modern web browser, making classic CHIP-8 programs accessible on a wide range of devices.
- Easy to Use: Simply load a CHIP-8 ROM and start playing.
- Mobile Friendly: Responsive design for an enjoyable experience on both desktop and mobile devices.
To play CHIP-8 games in your browser with rust8 web, follow these steps:
- A modern web browser that supports WebAssembly.
Visit the live version to start playing immediately. No installation required.
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/lagmoellertim/rust8-web.git
cd rust8-web- Install dependencies and build the project
npm install
npm run build- Start Rust8 Web
npm start- Load a ROM: Select a provided ROM from the list or upload your own
- Start Playing: You can use the onscreen keyboard or your real keyboard for controlling the emulator
- Pause: If you want to pause a running game, press the onscreen pause button or hit the space key
If you are missing a feature or have new idea, go for it! That is what open-source is for! 😃
Tim-Luca Lagmöller (@lagmoellertim)
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