Emu28

Emu28 is a cool little software tool that acts as an emulator for the HP18C and HP28C clamshell calculators. So, if you want to use these classic calculators right on your computer, this is the way to go!

Getting Started with Emu28

Once you install Emu28, you'll need to copy your ROM images into the same folder where Emu28 is located. Just make sure that the names match up with those in the KML script. This step is important so everything runs smoothly.

Customizing Your Emulator

The KML scripts help define how Emu28 looks and feels. If you're in the mood for some personalization, you can tweak these scripts to change up the emulator's interface a bit! Just remember, for everything to work properly, you'll need at least one ROM image.

Understanding ROM Images

ROM images are basically files that hold data from read-only memory chips. They usually come from older games or firmware, letting you run them on modern computers using emulators like Emu28.

Navigating with Emu28's Virtual Keyboard

You can use Emu28's virtual keyboard either with your actual PC keyboard or by clicking around with your mouse. To kick off a new emulation session, just head over to the File menu and choose a KML script you'd like to use.

Tweaking Settings in Emu28

The app gives you some neat options under ‘Settings’. You can play around with sections like ‘General’, ‘Disassembler’, and ‘Sound’. The ‘General’ area lets you change settings like calculator speed and keep Emu28 always on top if that's your thing!

Diving into Disassembler Options

If you're interested in coding or programming, the ‘Disassembler’ section allows you to pick an assembler syntax between 'HP Mnemonics' or 'Class Mnemonics'. It’s pretty flexible!

Adjusting Sound Settings

The last section is all about sound! Here, you can tweak the volume levels and select which sound device you'd like to use. It's great for making sure you get just the right audio feedback while using Emu28.