PyChip8 is a Python interpreter of the CHIP-8 programming language. It requires at least Python 2.6 and PyGame along with roms and a "sound.wav" file for the blip sound (if enabled).
Examples
python main.py INVADERS --pixel-size=5 --fullscreen
python main.py BLINKY --sound
Input
| Chip8 keys | PyChip8 keys |
|---|---|
| 1 2 3 C | 1 2 3 4 |
| 4 5 6 D | q w e r |
| 7 8 9 E | a s d f |
| A 0 B F | z x c v |
To exit press 'esc'.
Command Line Options
main.py [-h] [--pixel-size PIXEL_SIZE] [--sound] [--fullscreen] filename
positional arguments
filename
Filename of game to load
optional arguments:
-h, --help
Show help message and exit
--pixel-size PIXEL_SIZE
Size of an individual pixel e.g. 2= a 2x2 square. (default 10)
--sound
Enable sound
--fullscreen
Display fullscreen
Resources
- http://devernay.free.fr/hacks/chip8/C8TECH10.HTM (Technical docs)
- http://www.pong-story.com/chip8/ (Homebrew Roms)