A hexadecimal memory viewer and editor for the Commodore 64, written in 6502 assembly language.
MemView is a utility that allows you to browse, examine, and edit the contents of your Commodore 64's memory in real-time. It displays memory contents in both hexadecimal and ASCII format, making it useful for debugging, reverse engineering, and understanding how programs use memory.
- Hexadecimal Display: View memory contents as hex bytes in an organized 8-column layout
- ASCII Representation: See the ASCII interpretation of memory bytes alongside hex values
- Navigation Controls:
- Arrow keys for moving through memory pages
- Plus/minus keys for fine-grained navigation
- 'G' command for jumping to specific addresses
- Edit Memory:
- 'E' command for entering edit mode
- Arrow keys for moving around memory on screen
- See selected address and its current value on the status bar
- Input hexadecimal values to edit selected address
- 'R' command to JMP to and run from current selected address
- Press return key to exit edit mode
- Real-time Viewing: Memory contents update dynamically
- Clean Interface: Simple, efficient display optimized for the C64's 40x25 screen
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| ← → | Navigate left/right by 8 bytes |
| ↑ ↓ | Navigate up/down by one screen |
| + - | Move forwards/backwards by 1 byte |
| G | Go to address (prompts for input) |
| E | Edit byte (← → ↑ ↓ to move then enter hex value) |
| Q | Quit program |
| F1 | Show help message |
- Language: 6502 Assembly (KickAssembler syntax)
- Target: Commodore 64
- Memory Usage: Minimal footprint, uses zero page locations $C9 and $D1
- Screen Mode: Standard text mode (40x25 characters)