6502 Arcade Machine
UCSB IEEE is working on a large project where we build an arcade machine based on a 6502 microprocessor. I.E. no microcontrollers! Only the 6502 microprocessor, ROM and RAM ICs, and FPGA(s).
The hardware prototype has been finished on breadboards. It works with both the Nexys A7-100T and Cmod A7-35T Artix-7 development boards. All peripherals (GPU, ROM, RAM, VGA port, controller ports) work. Our next step is writing the software.
For the software, we are currently trying to configure a custom cc65 linker so that we can simply write the games in C instead of 6502 assembly. Check back for updates!
The arcade machine plugged into a monitor.
The breadboard circuit with a Cmod A7.
The breadboard circuit with a Nexys A7.
To contribute, just follow this guide: GitHub Guide.