What is 6502-GPT?
6502-GPT is a custom OpenAI-powered assistant developed in collaboration with The Western Design Center, Inc. (WDC) and The Bill and Dianne Mensch Foundation (TMF). It’s designed to provide comprehensive support for learning, designing, and programming with WDC’s 6502 family of microprocessor technology. This assistant empowers hobbyists, engineers, educators, and students with tools to explore microprocessor fundamentals, assembly programming, system design, and embedded systems concepts—tailored to the versatile W65C02S and W65C816S microprocessors.
Key Features
Learning and Discovery
- Interactive tutorials on the 6502, 65816 microprocessors and microcontrollers.
- Real-time guidance for assembly language programming and macro creation.
- In-depth insights into system design and integration of peripherals like W65C21 (PIA), W65C22 (VIA), and W65C51 (ACIA).
Development Assistance
- Advice on using WDCTools (assemblers, compilers, and debuggers, etc.)
- Step-by-step walkthroughs for creating C and assembly programs, optimizing performance, and debugging.
Innovation in Embedded Systems
- Support for SPCA (Sensing, Processing, Communicating, Actuating) principles as part of the Theory of Embedded Intelligence.
- Guidance for prototyping and expanding functionality with WDC single-board computers (SXB), like the W65C816SXB.
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6502-GPTQuick Start Guide
1. Ask Questions or Request Guidance
- Example: “How do I interface the W65C22 VIA with external peripherals?”
- Example: “Write an example program for the 65816 in assembly language.”
2. Explore SPCA and Embedded Intelligence
Dive deep into SPCA concepts with real-world applications, including code samples and tutorials.
3. Enhance Projects with GPT Insights
From debugging WDC-based designs to optimizing assembly code, the assistant makes every step easier and more efficient.
Who Can Benefit?
Students and Educators
- Understand microprocessor basics and programming concepts with interactive examples.
- Use 6502-GPT as a teaching tool to demonstrate complex system integrations.
Engineers and Developers
- Simplify prototyping and troubleshooting with expert-level insights into hardware and software.
- Leverage detailed datasheets, user guides, and tutorials for product development.
Hobbyists and Enthusiasts
- Bring creative projects to life with personalized assistance for 6502-family microprocessor projects.
- Explore the history and future of computing, from the 6502 to the latest WDC innovations.
Join the Revolution in Microprocessor Education
This GPT is part of TMF’s and WDC’s mission to innovate, educate, and empower the global community in embedded intelligence and embedded intelligence technology. By bridging the gap between theory and application, it provides the knowledge and tools needed to excel.