Tech riderRev. 29 Sept 2026
Breadbin466
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Supported platformsmacOS, Windows, Linux
- 4Disk and tape formatsD64, G64, NIB, NBZ, D7Z
- 5Built-in debuggerYes
- 6Emulated C64 variantsPAL Assy 250466
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com

Overview
Breadbin466 is ranked #2 of 30 in Commodore 64 emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
Breadbin466 plans and pricing
All plansBreadbin466 Free MIT-licensed emulator · Commodore ROM images are not covered by the MIT License github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Compared on Commodore 64 emulators
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Supported platforms
- macOS, Windows, Linuxgithub.com
- Disk and tape formats
- D64, G64, NIB, NBZ, D7Zgithub.com
- Built-in debugger
- Yesgithub.com
- Emulated C64 variants
- PAL Assy 250466github.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Breadbin466 is a from-scratch Commodore 64 emulator written in Rust that focuses on accurately modeling one PAL Assy 250466 machine.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- CPU and video
- It emulates a cycle-driven MOS 6510 CPU and VIC-II raster timing, video generation, and bus arbitration.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Sound
- Its MOS 6581R4AR SID model is based on characterisation of a physical datecode 2286 chip and models oscillator, DAC, mixing, and filter behavior.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Disk drive
- The cycle-driven Commodore 1541 emulation includes its own CPU, VIAs, mechanics, GCR read channel, IEC communication, fastloaders, and protected disk behavior.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Other hardware
- Features include CIA timers and interfaces, a 1351 proportional mouse, a 1530 Datassette with TAP playback and recording, cartridges, and a 1764 REU with 512 KB.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Disk formats
- It supports D64, G64, NIB, NBZ, and the project's open D7Z disk-image format, plus disk-image creation, conversion, and space-reclamation tools.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Debugging
- The integrated debugger includes breakpoints, disassembly, history, and configurable execution, read, and write tracing.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Audio capture
- The project lists session-long PCM WAV audio capture and command-line automation facilities for testing and characterisation.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Desktop features
- Native menus and Inspector windows are provided on macOS, Windows, and Linux, with fixed-refresh display pacing and 44.1 kHz audio preferred.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Availability
- The repository says macOS and Windows builds are available through release downloads and Linux is supported through source builds.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Project status
- Version 0.99.0 is described as feature-complete and ready for community testing, with broader testing remaining before 1.0.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- License
- The emulator is licensed under MIT, while the Commodore ROM images distributed with it are explicitly excluded from that license.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Support
- Users can send feedback to [email protected] or report reproducible problems through GitHub Issues.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
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Sources
- github.com/Breadbin466/Breadbin466· checked 29 Sept 2026