VirtualKim - 6502 Emulator

VirtualKim - 6502 Emulator

Coding like it's meant to be.

Details about VirtualKim

  • Released
  • Updated
  • iOS Version
  • Age Rating
  • Size
  • Devices
  • Languages
  • May 10, 2021
  • September 30, 2024
  • 16.1+
  • 4+
  • 10.92MB
  • iPhone, iPad
  • American English

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Version History of VirtualKim

1.20

January 25, 2023

There is now an (optional) memory dump visible from the KIM-1 LED/Buttons view. Watch how your program changes RAM in real-time!

1.19

January 9, 2023

Added a memory dump view visible once you assemble your own 6502 code. Your own 6502 code is persisted so you can keep editing and perfecting your program.

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1.18

December 29, 2022

* Worked on making the Single Step (SST) mode work better when using the KIM-1 in LED mode.

1.17

December 21, 2022

Redesigned to be easier to use (is that saying much?) with fab new graphics.

1.16

October 3, 2022

* You can now load paper tape files that are composed of several sections. * Improved spacing of keypad and keyboard components. * Added a button to dismiss the built-in help display. * Tap the LEDs to cycle through various options. * Improved appearance of the app to suit both light and dark modes. * Approved by an authentic period-appropriate pet rock.

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1.15

March 25, 2022

Our engineering team improved the display for users of smaller iPad devices, and the technical writing pool updated the included manual to the fourth edition. Then they all went out for some cans of Tab.

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1.14

February 27, 2022

The "LOAD" panel has been renamed to "FILES", because you can now generate a KIM-format paper tape of memory contents, and so save or share your work by copying the strings. If you do nothing but select save, then 256 bytes from 0x200 will be displayed - perfect for small programs. If you need more control, put the start address (low byte first) in 0x17F5, 0x17F6 and the end address in 0x17F7, 0x17F8 before selecting save. Yes, this is about as awkward as the real thing.

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1.12

February 14, 2022

Corrected code editing views to work in dark and regular modes. Updated the way the controls in the KIM-1 simulation view work to be a little closer to a real KIM-1

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1.11

February 11, 2022

Improved the experience (like, groovy) when entering 6502 assembly language.

1.10

February 8, 2022

There's something to be said for a CRT with a fixed number of rows and columns This update tweaks the Assembler editor view to work better with different screen sizes, and the same for the tape import screen.

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Price History of VirtualKim

Description of VirtualKim

The 6502 microprocessor changed the world. Released in the 1970’s, it was the reason that home computers were within the reach of many hobbyists. This app re-creates the 6502 CPU and some of the hardware that used it. This isn't a game (although games are included), this is an emulation of the 8-bit processor, complete with an assembler and some programming puzzles to solve. Start with the most basic user interface you can imagine — 7-segment LEDs and some buttons — to enter, debug and run your applications. Then upgrade to a display and keyboard, and use the built-in monitor program to dump memory, makes edits and execute your code. Can you run BASIC? Maybe. FORTH? Perhaps. Assembler? Definitely! Don't think of this as a game (or something "fun" or "enjoyable" in the traditional sense). Think of it as a puzzle: how on earth did those folks in the 1970's manage to do ANYTHING when computers were this basic? Documentation is provided, but to get the most of out of this app you'll need to do your own research. Just like in the 1970s.
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VirtualKim: FAQ

Is the VirtualKim app compatible with iPads?

Yes, you can use the VirtualKim app on iPad devices.

Who released the VirtualKim app?

The VirtualKim app was created by John Kennedy.

What is the minimum iOS requirement for VirtualKim to function properly?

VirtualKim currently supports iOS 16.1 or later.

What do users think of the app?

The overall user rating of VirtualKim is 4.9.

What category is the VirtualKim app?

The App Genre Of The Virtualkim App Is Education.

Which is the latest version of VirtualKim?

1.20 is the current version of VirtualKim.

What date was the latest VirtualKim update?

The date of the latest VirtualKim update is September 30, 2024.

What was the VirtualKim release date?

VirtualKim became publicly available on February 5, 2023.

What age is VirtualKim appropriate for?

The content advisory rating for the VirtualKim app is John Kennedy.

What are the languages available on VirtualKim?

VirtualKim is now available to use in American English.

Does Apple Arcade support VirtualKim among its available titles?

Unfortunately, VirtualKim is not on Apple Arcade.

Are there opportunities for in-app purchases in VirtualKim?

Unfortunately, VirtualKim does not provide opportunities for in-app purchases.

Is VirtualKim fully compatible with Apple Vision Pro?

Unfortunately, VirtualKim is not fully compatible with Apple Vision Pro.

Are ads featured prominently in VirtualKim?

No, ads are not featured prominently in VirtualKim.

Screenshots of VirtualKim

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  • Amazing

    In the Age of Ancients the world was unformed, shrouded by fog. A land of gray crags, Archtrees and Everlasting Dragons. But then there was Fire. And with fire came disparity. Heat and cold, life and death, and of course, light and dark. Then from the dark, They came, and found the Souls of Lords within the flame. Nito, the First of the Dead, The Witch of Izalith and her Daughters of Chaos, Gwyn, the Lord of Sunlight, and his faithful knights. And the Furtive Pygmy, so easily forgotten.

    With the strength of Lords, they challenged the Dragons. Gwyn's mighty bolts peeled apart their stone scales. The Witches weaved great firestorms. Nito unleashed a miasma of death and disease. And Seath the Scaleless betrayed his own, and the Dragons were no more.

    Thus began the Age of Fire. But soon the flames will fade and only Dark will remain. Even now there are only embers, and man sees not light, but only endless nights. And amongst the living are seen, carriers of the accursed Darksign.

    Yes, indeed. The Darksign brands the Undead. And in this land, the Undead are corralled and led to the north, where they are locked away, to await the end of the world... This is your fate.

    Only, in the ancient legends it is stated, that one day an undead shall be chosen to leave the undead asylum, in pilgrimage, to the land of ancient lords, Lordran.
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  • Quite broken on iPad

    Most of the buttons like Files/Rest just don't work on iPad.

    Also, assembly source editor would definitely benefit from syntax highlighting.
  • Amazing retro computing for iOS

    This takes me back to my first 6502. Obviously crafted with much passion and nostalgia for the early home computing era. Thanks John!