Source: http://retro.hansotten.nl/

From simulated CPUs we come back to the real thing. Namely to one of our personal favorites - the MOS6502.

In 1976 MOS Technology launched the KIM-1 single board computer more as a demonstration board for the 8-bit chip, but was then very successful in selling the system. No wonder, the possibilities of the 6502 were just fantastic back in the days and the enthusiasts of that time heralded the microcomputer revolution based on this and other competing chips.

Even though today we simply put ten-thousand times more computing power and memory into our pockets, it is real fun to look at those first systems like the KIM-1.

None other than Hans Otten helps us do exactly that. His KIM-1 Simulator is available for download for Windows and the RasPi. Those who install Lazarus can also build the project themselves from source on other platforms.

For those who are already through the fun with Nick Morgan aka SkillDrick here, the simulator makes absolute sense as the next step.

And honestly - what better way to spend your precious and thinly spread spare time, than with a simulation of a 45 year old machine? 🤔