Show HN: Bedrock – An 8-bit computing system for running programs anywhere
10 months ago
- #programming
- #emulation
- #8-bit computing
- Bedrock is a compact, portable 8-bit computer system designed to last forever.
- It is a specification, not a physical device, allowing programs to run on any system with a Bedrock emulator.
- Programs can run on Windows, Linux, the web, and Nintendo DS via emulators.
- Bedrock has 32 instructions and 12 devices, making it quick to learn.
- Includes tutorials, documentation, and examples like a microwave clock program.
- Implementations include bedrock-js (JavaScript) and bedrock-pc (Rust) for assembling and emulating programs.
- Originated as a fork of Uxn, focusing on performance on resource-constrained systems.
- Live demos include Cobalt (pixel art), Snake (graphics demo), and a microwave clock.