Py65 for Python 3

Note: This is a Python 3 port of Mike Naberezny's Py65 project performed by David Beazley (http://www.dabeaz.com) for his own diabolical amusement and personal projects. Important differences from the standard version:

• Py65 is only installed as a library. If you want to run the monitor, use 'python3 -m py65.monitor'.

• Installation is based on distutils, not setuptools.

• Installation should not conflict with an existing Python-2 installation of py65.

• Includes a 'superboard' demo where you can run an emulated 1979 OSI Superboard II system and write little Microsoft Basic 1.0 programs. It's fun.

So far as I know, this version passes all of the tests contained in src/py65/tests. However, I have not done any testing beyond my own use of the library (e.g., "it works for me.")

Note: I do not intend to maintain this branch except as needed for my own projects under Python 3. Use at your own risk. - Dave.

Py65

Py65 provides tools for simulating hardware based on 6502-like microprocessors. It has the following goals:

• Focus on ease of use and modularity rather than performance. Py65 is written in the Python programming language for productivity, while similar programs are written in C for performance.

• Enable simulations to be created for systems where it might have otherwise not been practical, such as homebuilt computers.

• Rigorously unit test all of the components. While the tools provided by Py65 may not always be perfect, their behavior is verified through tests so unexpected results are minimized.

Installation

Obtain the source from Github (http://github.com/dabeaz/py65). Please note that the original location of the Py65 project is at http://github.com/mnaberez/py65/downloads. Use the following to install after you've obtained the source:

$ python3 setup.py install

Devices

The following devices are simulated at this time:

• mpu6502 simulates the original NMOS 6502 microprocessor from MOS Technology, later known as Commodore Semiconductor Group (CSG). At this time, all of the documented opcodes are supported. Support for the illegal opcodes is planned for the future.

• mpu65c02 simulates a generic CMOS 65C02 microprocessor. There were several 65C02 versions from various manufacturers, some with more opcodes than others. This simulation is based on the W65C02S from the Western Design Center (WDC).

Monitor

Py65 includes a console-based machine language monitor (sometimes also called a debugger). This program, launched using 'python3 -m py65.monitor' allows you to interact with the simulations that you build. Its features include:

• Commands that are largely compatible with those used in the monitor of the popular VICE emulator for Commodore computers.

• Ability to load, dump, and fill memory.

• Simple assemble and disassemble capability, including support for labels and labels with offsets.

Documentation

Py65 documentation is written using Sphinx and is periodically published to http://6502.org/projects/py65/.

Contributors

These people are responsible for Py65:

• Mike Naberezny is the original author of Py65 and is the primary maintainer.

• Oscar Lindberg started the 65C02 simulation module and contributed greatly to its implementation.

• Ed Spittles helped with testing and provided many useful issue reports and patches.

• Dave Beazley is the guilty party responsible for this Python 3 port.