This is a RUST implementation of an emulator for the CARDIAC (Cardboard Illustrative Aid to Computation) computer, a teaching tool designed by David Hagelbarger in the late 1960s.
The purpose of this project is to recreate and simulate the functionality of the CARDIAC computer, providing a modern implementation using the Rust programming language. The emulator allows users to explore the fundamental principles of computation as illustrated by the original CARDIAC design.
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RUST Implementation: The emulator is written in the Rust programming language, leveraging its performance, safety, and modern programming constructs.
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Educational Tool: CARDIAC was initially designed for educational purposes, and this emulator continues that tradition by serving as a learning resource for those interested in computer architecture and early computing concepts.
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Visualization: The emulator includes a visualizer to enhance the user's understanding of the CARDIAC computer's operation. The provided GIF demonstrates the visual representation of the emulator in action.
To run the emulator, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Xukay101/CardiacVisualizer.git- Navigate to the project:
cd CardiacVisualizer- Build and run the emulator
cargo runThis will compile the project and launch the CARDIAC emulator.
When running the emulator, you can interact with the CARDIAC simulation. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the documentation for guidance on using the emulator's features.
Found a problem or have a suggestion? Feel free to open an issue.
This project is licensed under the MIT License, making it open for contributions and forking. See the LICENSE file for more details.