The short version
Commodore 64 hardware simulator for exploring chip failures; praised as a potential repair aid.
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C64 Hardware Simulator
Commodore 64 hardware simulator for exploring chip failures; praised as a potential repair aid.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-10-18
Last seen:2026-10-18
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
A board-repair commenter gives specific praise beyond generic retrocomputing nostalgia.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-10-18
“This is really cool, and a fantastic piece of work. It may come in handy when diagnosing / fixing C64 boards.”
linker3000 · recommendation
Direct HN comment
The Commodore 64 hardware simulator: break chips and pins, see the results