Course offer for teaching people how to make emulators.

[Darius Goad]

I am offering to teach people how to make computer emulators, as I am somewhat experienced in the subject.

My main projects are here, to prove my experience:

github.com/Alegend45/MSE
github.com/Alegend45/IBM5150

A knowledge of C is expected, and a knowledge of C++ is recommended.

Lesson 1:

- What is an emulator?
- Legal precautions
- How to get started.

Lesson 2:

- How to write a good memory subsystem.
-- How to deal with plug-and-play systems.

Project 1:

Write a memory and I/O subsystem suitable for use in a PC emulator.

Lesson 3:

- How to write a CPU emulator.
-- How to write a cycle-accurate CPU emulator.

Project 2:

Write an 8086 emulator.

Lesson 4:

- How to write a graphics device emulator.
-- Rules of thumb for graphics devices.

Project 3:

Write an emulator for a hypothetical 2D graphics system with hardware acceleration that I provide details for.

Sound emulation will not be included, as I have yet to learn how to do it effectively.

Project 1 is not very hard. It should take you one or two days at the most.

Project 2 is very hard. It might take you a month. I had to try more than 3 times to do it right, and on the last time, I did it in 3 weeks. by myself

Project 3 will not be that hard. I'll try to make it take 2 weeks at the most.

All projects will be in teams of 3.

[Ián B. Anglatzarâ]

Jul 27, 2013 21:24:25 GMT -6 Darius Goad said:

I am offering to teach people how to make computer emulators, as I am somewhat experienced in the subject.

I shall be interested in seeing the results of this course, as I work as a technical communicator at a company that, among other things, creates and sells hardware debugger drivers for embedded computer systems, www.iar.com

[Darius Goad]

Well, this will be entirely software emulation. No special-purpose hardware here!

[Dr. Txec dal Nordselvă]

Normally if someone wishes to "pitch a class" it is courteous to consult the University President first. I appreciate the enthusiasm though.

[Darius Goad]

Oh, sorry. I didn't realize that. There isn't a rules thread at the top of the board.

[Dr. Txec dal Nordselvă]

Jul 28, 2013 10:17:31 GMT -6 Darius Goad said:

Oh, sorry. I didn't realize that. There isn't a rules thread at the top of the board.

NO rules thread, you're right. However, consider this: if you walked into any University or school, would you simply borrow a classroom and begin teaching? Or, would you talk to the University administration about it first? I am happy that you want to teach a course, just next time please talk to me first.

[Darius Goad]

Alright, sorry.