Collapse OS is a Forth-based operating system designed to preserve microcontroller programming capabilities after a civilizational collapse, focusing on minimal resources, improvisation, and self-sufficiency.
6502.sh is a 6502 emulator and debugger written in busybox ash compliant shell script, featuring 32k RAM, 16k ROM, an interactive debugger, and STDIO directed to an ACIA compatible serial port.
A 6502 system emulated in a busybox ash shell script, featuring RAM, ROM, and an emulated serial port on STDIO, with built-in monitor and debugger.
The article describes how the author used Amazon Q Developer to write code for a virtual Commodore 64, starting with a simple BASIC program and then converting it to 6502 assembler for improved performance. The author also shares resources and tips for working with retro computing.
