Summary of Memwa – a C64 Emulated on a STM32
This project recreates the experience of playing childhood computer games by building both hardware and software to emulate a vintage machine. The creator designed a custom PCB centered around the SID audio chip to run Commodore 64 emulation on an STM32 microcontroller, aiming to capture authentic sound and gameplay.
Parts used in the Memwa – C64 Emulated on STM32:
- STM32 microcontroller
- C64 SID chip
- Custom PCB
- Supporting passive components (resistors, capacitors)
- Connectors for power and I/O
- Voltage regulation components
- Header pins for programming and debugging
This project was made in the memory of my old computer that I played around with as a young boy. I have a lot to thank this machine for, among other things it made me understand what I wanted to do with my life. So in this project I created software and hardware to make it possible to play those wonderful games yet again.
Hardware is really fun! I enjoy doing PCB designs for projects like these. This is why I decided to create a board for this project to see if I could produce something that would suffice to run the emulation good enough. The SID chip was the crown jewel for this board, no doubt about it
For more detail: Memwa – a C64 Emulated on a STM32
- What is the purpose of this project?
To recreate playing childhood computer games by building hardware and software to emulate a vintage machine. - Which microcontroller is used for the emulation?
An STM32 microcontroller is used for the emulation. - What is the crown jewel component on the board?
The SID chip is described as the crown jewel for the board. - Did the creator design a custom board for this project?
Yes, the creator designed a custom PCB for the project. - Is the project focused on both hardware and software?
Yes, the project includes both software and hardware to enable gameplay. - Was the project motivated by personal experience?
Yes, it was made in memory of the creator's old computer and its influence on their life. - Does the project aim to reproduce authentic audio?
Yes, the inclusion of the SID chip indicates an aim to capture authentic sound.
