CardiacVisualizer

This is a RUST implementation of an emulator for the CARDIAC (Cardboard Illustrative Aid to Computation) computer, a teaching tool designed by David Hagelbarger in the late 1960s.

Overview

The purpose of this project is to recreate and simulate the functionality of the CARDIAC computer, providing a modern implementation using the Rust programming language. The emulator allows users to explore the fundamental principles of computation as illustrated by the original CARDIAC design.

Features

• RUST Implementation: The emulator is written in the Rust programming language, leveraging its performance, safety, and modern programming constructs.

• Educational Tool: CARDIAC was initially designed for educational purposes, and this emulator continues that tradition by serving as a learning resource for those interested in computer architecture and early computing concepts.

• Visualization: The emulator includes a visualizer to enhance the user's understanding of the CARDIAC computer's operation. The provided GIF demonstrates the visual representation of the emulator in action.

Getting Started

To run the emulator, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Xukay101/CardiacVisualizer.git

2. Navigate to the project:

cd CardiacVisualizer

3. Build and run the emulator

cargo run

This will compile the project and launch the CARDIAC emulator.

Usage

When running the emulator, you can interact with the CARDIAC simulation. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the documentation for guidance on using the emulator's features.

Contribution

Found a problem or have a suggestion? Feel free to open an issue.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License, making it open for contributions and forking. See the LICENSE file for more details.