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Something like Easy68K (68K assembler/simulator) for macOS?

2 points by anta40 3y ago

We learnt a bit of Motorola 68K assembly on computer architecture class using Easy68K (http://www.easy68k.com). It's a great tool, unfortunately Windows only, and probably isn't maintained anymore. Anyone know similar app for macOS?

richardjam73 3y ago
There is https://peterhigginson.co.uk/ARMlite/ https://peterhigginson.co.uk/ARMlite/ .Web based and used for ARM. I don't know of any similar for other architectures.
CATS-overlord 3y ago
not exactly 68K CPU only, but given you can easily disable the AmigaOS with a single call, you may want to install VisualStudio Code and the Amiga Assembly extension (includes FS-EAE integration and the asm/code monitor tools) Worst case, instead of just the Motorola 68000, you'll learn the 68K in the context of a still very nice machine. https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=prb28.amiga-assembly https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=prb28.am...
- snvzz 3y ago
  >not exactly 68K CPU only, but given you can easily disable the AmigaOS with a single call Nice choice of words. It's a call to exec.library's disable().
snvzz 3y ago
I have used easy68k plenty, and never actually ran it on Windows. Wine instead. AIUI there's wine for macOS. Have you tried that? Also, consider getting a real m68k machine, such as the classic ones or modern hobbyist ones (like rosco-m68k).
- anta40 3y ago
  Ah, I forget Wine. Will try it. And the Rosco thing looks interesting. Too bad it's out of stock. Perhaps need to add that into my wishlist :)
  - snvzz 3y ago
    I'm also waiting :) Once in a while, boards drop but they unfortunately disappear in minutes. Missed two chances so far.