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<p>Created page with &quot;= BEEP-8 = &#039;&#039;&#039;BEEP-8&#039;&#039;&#039; is a modern fantasy console designed for C/C++ developers. It emulates a tiny ARM-v4a–style CPU, provides a 16-color graphical environment, and runs entirely inside a web browser. Games are compiled into ROM images using a GCC-based toolchain, then executed by a lightweight, high-performance JavaScript emulator. == Overview == BEEP-8 aims to capture the spirit of classic embedded development while keeping the workflow simple, fun, and app...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>= BEEP-8 =<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;BEEP-8&#039;&#039;&#039; is a modern fantasy console designed for C/C++ developers. <br /> It emulates a tiny ARM-v4a–style CPU, provides a 16-color graphical environment, and runs entirely inside a web browser. <br /> Games are compiled into ROM images using a GCC-based toolchain, then executed by a lightweight, high-performance JavaScript emulator.<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> <br /> BEEP-8 aims to capture the spirit of classic embedded development while keeping the workflow simple, fun, and approachable. <br /> Unlike most fantasy consoles that use a scripting language (Lua, JS, etc.), BEEP-8 runs **real compiled machine code**, allowing developers to:<br /> <br /> * Write games in standard C or C++ <br /> * Use a predictable, cycle-accurate execution model <br /> * Learn low-level programming concepts (fixed-point math, registers, interrupts, timers, etc.) <br /> * Enjoy retro-style constraints similar to handheld consoles<br /> <br /> == System Specifications ==<br /> <br /> ; CPU<br /> : Emulated ARM v4a running at approximately 4 MHz <br /> : Two-stage pipeline, integer-only ALU <br /> : Banked registers, simple exception handling <br /> : No floating-point support (fixed-point math recommended)<br /> <br /> ; Memory<br /> : 1 MB RAM <br /> : 1 MB ROM (for compiled binaries)<br /> <br /> ; Display<br /> : Resolution: 128 × 240 (portrait) <br /> : Color depth: 4-bit (16-color palette, PICO-8–style) <br /> : Background layers, sprites, wireframe line drawing<br /> <br /> ; Sound<br /> : Namco C30-like PSG synthesizer <br /> : Implemented in JavaScript for emulator playback<br /> <br /> ; OS / Kernel<br /> : Custom lightweight RTOS (b8OS) <br /> : Supports threads, system calls, timers, and IRQs <br /> : Applications interact with hardware through memory-mapped devices<br /> <br /> == Development Environment ==<br /> <br /> BEEP-8 uses a GCC cross-compiler to convert C/C++ code into ARM-v4a machine code. <br /> A typical workflow:<br /> <br /> # Write your program in C/C++ using the BEEP-8 SDK <br /> # Compile it into a ROM image <br /> # Load the ROM into the browser-based emulator <br /> # Run and debug using logging, tracing, and visual debugging tools <br /> <br /> The SDK includes:<br /> <br /> * Graphics API (PICO-8–compatible layer + low-level PPU commands) <br /> * Fixed-point math library (fx8, fx12) <br /> * Sound API <br /> * Input handling (touch, mouse, virtual buttons) <br /> * File system and hardware abstraction <br /> * Example projects and templates<br /> <br /> == Graphics System ==<br /> <br /> BEEP-8 provides two layers of graphics APIs:<br /> <br /> === PICO-8–style High-Level API ===<br /> Simple drawing for beginners:<br /> <br /> * line(x0, y0, x1, y1, color) <br /> * circ(x, y, r, color) <br /> * spr(index, x, y) <br /> * map(x, y) <br /> * clip(x, y, w, h) <br /> <br /> === Low-Level PPU API ===<br /> For advanced users:<br /> <br /> * Ordering tables (OT) <br /> * Direct sprite attribute writes <br /> * Depth-sorted primitives <br /> * Wireframe polygon renderer <br /> * Palette updates and flushes <br /> <br /> This dual approach allows both beginners and experts to work comfortably.<br /> <br /> == Example Games ==<br /> <br /> Several example projects are included in the SDK:<br /> <br /> * 1D-Pacman <br /> * Flappy-like demo <br /> * PenPen <br /> * Yukiss <br /> * Bird-Post <br /> * Hom-Post <br /> * Wireframe experiments and physics demos<br /> <br /> These serve as learning material for new developers.<br /> <br /> == Philosophy ==<br /> <br /> BEEP-8 is built around three core ideas:<br /> <br /> # Real low-level programming should be fun <br /> # Constraints spark creativity <br /> # A retro console can live inside the modern web browser <br /> <br /> Unlike other fantasy consoles, BEEP-8 does not interpret a scripting language. <br /> Instead, it runs **actual machine code**, meaning any high-level language that can compile to ARM could theoretically be supported.<br /> <br /> == External Links ==<br /> <br /> * Official play page: https://beep8.org <br /> * SDK (GitHub): https://github.com/beep8/beep8-sdk</div>

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