# \#opensource **URL:** https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tag/opensource/90.md [Latest](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tags.md) --- ## [PicoCalcTRS - TRS-80 Model 3 Emulator](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picocalctrs-trs-80-model-3-emulator/22215)
**Author:** [@JPCordeiro](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/JPCordeiro)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picocalctrs-trs-80-model-3-emulator/22215 "2026-10-21T20:23:49Z")
Hi, I created a new firmware for our beloved PicoCalc with pico2 board : PicoCalcTRS, a TRS-80 Model 3 Emulator. It is based on the amazing work of @BlairLeduc for the Hardware Abstraction Layer. It also use the core … --- ## [PicoCalc Text Starter (C/C++)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picocalc-text-starter-c-c/18451)
**Author:** [@BlairLeduc](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/BlairLeduc)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picocalc-text-starter-c-c/18451 "2026-10-18T20:34:32Z")
I would like to introduce the PicoCalc Starter Kit for those that want to use develop for the PicoCalc using C/C++ on the bare metal using the Pico-Series C/C++ SDK. This is not designed to create graphical games as… --- ## [PicoCalc Shell (Replaces UF2 Loader's menu)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picocalc-shell-replaces-uf2-loaders-menu/23508)
**Author:** [@BlairLeduc](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/BlairLeduc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picocalc-shell-replaces-uf2-loaders-menu/23508 "2026-10-17T23:37:06Z")
Here is a command line shell that lets you manipulate the SD Card between runs of programs (uf2’s). It is a drop in replacement for BOOT2350.UF2 for @pelrun 's UF2 Loader, which needs to be installed first. You need a … --- ## [Rogue: Exploring the Dungeons of Doom](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rogue-exploring-the-dungeons-of-doom/19385)
**Author:** [@BlairLeduc](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/BlairLeduc)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/rogue-exploring-the-dungeons-of-doom/19385 "2026-10-17T00:01:02Z")
I am happy to let everyone know that I am releasing a port of Rogue: Exploring the Dungeons of Doom to the PicoCalc today. Rogue is a text-based top-down adventure dungeon game that started the genre of roguelike games. … --- ## [Picoware (Open-Source Custom Firmware)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picoware-open-source-custom-firmware/18536)
**Author:** [@jblanked](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/jblanked)\ **Replies:** 924\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picoware-open-source-custom-firmware/18536 "2026-10-15T14:47:33Z")
Hey! I created an open source firmware called “Picoware”. It has support for 4 languages/SDKs (MicroPython, Arduino IDE, CircuitPython, and C/C++ SDK) and already has many features included (social media, weather, GPS, B… --- ## [PicoCalc "NetThing" Wifi, Bluetooth, and LAN tools and troubleshooting](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picocalc-netthing-wifi-bluetooth-and-lan-tools-and-troubleshooting/23491)
**Author:** [@dzubin](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/dzubin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picocalc-netthing-wifi-bluetooth-and-lan-tools-and-troubleshooting/23491 "2026-10-15T13:18:30Z")
Before I retired, I was a computer network analyst for many many years and did a lot of troubleshooting using basic tools like PING, or Traceroute, network IP address scans, port scans, or just looking at the Signal stre… --- ## [PicoCalc x86 - 8086/80186 emulation on Pico 2](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picocalc-x86-8086-80186-emulation-on-pico-2/22905)
**Author:** [@shtirlic](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/shtirlic)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picocalc-x86-8086-80186-emulation-on-pico-2/22905 "2026-10-12T18:28:01Z")
Hi PicoCalc lovers, I want to present you my new project PicoCalc x86, 8086/80186 emulation for Pico 2 with PicoCalc hardware support. It is heavily modified port of the well known PC emulator 8086tiny project by Adri… --- ## [Tangerine Oric-1/Oric Atmos Emulator](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/tangerine-oric-1-oric-atmos-emulator/23490)
**Author:** [@BlairLeduc](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/BlairLeduc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/tangerine-oric-1-oric-atmos-emulator/23490 "2026-10-12T17:20:56Z")
The Oric-1 (Tangerine, 1983) and the Oric Atmos (1984) are British home computers built around a 6502A at 1 MHz, a 6522 VIA, an AY-3-8912 sound chip and a custom ULA that draws a 240×224 colour picture using serial attri… --- ## [Calculinux Megathread - The OS that turns basic hardware into a powerful computer!](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/calculinux-megathread-the-os-that-turns-basic-hardware-into-a-powerful-computer/20853)
**Author:** [@Astrox](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Astrox)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/calculinux-megathread-the-os-that-turns-basic-hardware-into-a-powerful-computer/20853 "2026-10-12T15:07:13Z")
Calculinux is a lightweight, open source, Linux-based operating system built specifically for the PicoCalc handheld computer with the luckfox lyra modification (which upgrades the PicoCalc’s RAM from 264kb to 128mb!), tu… --- ## [Jupiter Ace Emulator](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/jupiter-ace-emulator/23470)
**Author:** [@BlairLeduc](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/BlairLeduc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/jupiter-ace-emulator/23470 "2026-10-10T01:15:22Z")
The Jupiter Ace (Jupiter Cantab, 1982) is a small British home computer that runs Forth instead of BASIC. It has a Z80A at 3.25 MHz, an 8 KiB ROM holding the Forth system, a 32×24 character screen whose characters can al… --- ## [KotoOS — a Japanese PDA environment & game runtime for PicoCalc, written in Rust (open source)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/kotoos-a-japanese-pda-environment-game-runtime-for-picocalc-written-in-rust-open-source/22941)
**Author:** [@siska-tech](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/siska-tech)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/kotoos-a-japanese-pda-environment-game-runtime-for-picocalc-written-in-rust-open-source/22941 "2026-10-09T16:04:06Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been building KotoOS, a lightweight PDA environment and small-app runtime for the PicoCalc, and it’s now open source (MIT/Apache-2.0): GitHub: GitHub - siska-tech/KotoOS: KotoOS: a lightweight Japanes… --- ## [Acorn Atom Emulator](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/acorn-atom-emulator/23417)
**Author:** [@BlairLeduc](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/BlairLeduc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/acorn-atom-emulator/23417 "2026-10-06T13:53:48Z")
This is the first home computer built by Acorn, the company that would eventually create the Acorn RISC Machine or ARM that is used in every smart phone and Apple computer released today. It is also the precursor to the … --- ## [New 2D side-scrolling game: "Rats and Ravens"](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/new-2d-side-scrolling-game-rats-and-ravens/23423)
**Author:** [@dzubin](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/dzubin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/new-2d-side-scrolling-game-rats-and-ravens/23423 "2026-09-27T20:45:24Z")
Hi there, I’ve spent the last month developing a 2D side scrolling game (kinda like the early Mario Advance games) where you have to collect coins, jewels, and jump over buildings and use platforms to evade the roaming r… --- ## [Pico Logo—A fun language for learning](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pico-logo-a-fun-language-for-learning/20833)
**Author:** [@BlairLeduc](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/BlairLeduc)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pico-logo-a-fun-language-for-learning/20833 "2026-09-08T20:55:54Z")
I am happy to announce the release of Pico Logo for the PicoCalc. Logo is a fun and easy way to program your PicoCalc! The project site includes a full reference manual to get you started with classic Logo fundamental… --- ## [Molencalc - a simple, engineer-friendly calculator](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/molencalc-a-simple-engineer-friendly-calculator/21266)
**Author:** [@molen](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/molen)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/molencalc-a-simple-engineer-friendly-calculator/21266 "2026-06-26T07:49:14Z")
For a long while, i’ve wanted a little calculator to sit by my electronics bench and help out with the little calculations that come up - in a way that makes it not matter if “nF” should be “e-9” or “e-12” So when PicoC… --- ## [SMS Plus (Sega Master System, Game Gear, SG-1000 emulator)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/sms-plus-sega-master-system-game-gear-sg-1000-emulator/20553)
**Author:** [@maple](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/maple)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/sms-plus-sega-master-system-game-gear-sg-1000-emulator/20553 "2025-12-11T20:07:23Z")
a mostly straight port of Charles MacDonald’s SMS Plus 1.3. sorry, only a teaser yet :\] running on pico2 @ 210mhz (need to downclock screen PIO to clock CPU any higher), but it shouldn’t be using any more RA… --- ## [\[EOL\] Astralixi Lyra OS Megathread](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/eol-astralixi-lyra-os-megathread/18027)
**Author:** [@Astrox](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Astrox)\ **Replies:** 510\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/eol-astralixi-lyra-os-megathread/18027 "2025-12-04T15:15:52Z")
This thread is outdated. A newer version of Astralixi is available, that is targetted towards space enthusiasts. END OF LIFE --- ## [Cyberdeck router setup for uConsole (CM4) with WireGuard VPN + CAKE QoS](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cyberdeck-router-setup-for-uconsole-cm4-with-wireguard-vpn-cake-qos/20642)
**Author:** [@Unicorn-1](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Unicorn-1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cyberdeck-router-setup-for-uconsole-cm4-with-wireguard-vpn-cake-qos/20642 "2025-12-03T21:21:20Z")
:open\_file\_folder: Project Source Code: https://github.com/artcore-c/uConsole-cyberdeck-router-with-WireGuard-VPN All code is open-source, fully verifiable, and released under the MIT license. --- ## [PicoCalc MicroPython Port Status](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picocalc-micropython-port-status/16669)
**Author:** [@Laika](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Laika)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/picocalc-micropython-port-status/16669 "2025-11-15T11:47:28Z")
Just letting the forums know that there is another successful MicroPython port for the PicoCalc. Located here: GitHub - zenodante/PicoCalc-micropython-driver, it is aimed primarily at the Pico 2, but does also support t… --- ## [Repository of Basic Programs](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/repository-of-basic-programs/16183)
**Author:** [@kowloonjew](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/kowloonjew)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/repository-of-basic-programs/16183 "2025-09-30T10:53:44Z")
Greetings everyone, I am looking for BASIC programs to run my PicoCalc and haven’t had much success finding anything online so far. Could anyone point me in the right direction ? --- ## [Hobby Project: ANS Forth](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/hobby-project-ans-forth/18245)
**Author:** [@BlairLeduc](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/BlairLeduc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/hobby-project-ans-forth/18245 "2025-06-26T19:49:42Z")
I am working on a hobby project and I thought I would share how I was progressing and provide myself an avenue to ask questions when I get stuck or share inspiration and solutions. The goal of my hobby project is my per… --- ## [Has the pandemic increased the demand for FOSS technology solutions? Why or why not?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/has-the-pandemic-increased-the-demand-for-foss-technology-solutions-why-or-why-not/10101)
**Author:** [@Puddljumper90](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Puddljumper90)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/has-the-pandemic-increased-the-demand-for-foss-technology-solutions-why-or-why-not/10101 "2023-05-17T12:15:45Z")
Let’s talk about the demand for FOSS solutions since the COVID-19 pandemic. What is your experience and/or thoughts about the FOSS community as a whole before, during, and tapering-off of the pandemic? --- ## [CPI Kernel Source](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cpi-kernel-source/2133)
**Author:** [@gefjon](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/gefjon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/cpi-kernel-source/2133 "2020-02-10T18:15:54Z")
Is the source for the CPI kernel, bootloader, etc. available? There’s a Github repo which looks like it is supposed to contain the kernel source (and others for the bootloader, Bluetooth driver, etc.) but they contain on… --- ## [More STL File available](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/more-stl-file-available/1981)
**Author:** [@Godzil](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Godzil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/more-stl-file-available/1981 "2018-11-15T15:22:25Z")
Hi everyone, Hal just noticed us on twitter that they’ve release more STL file You can get them here: Don’t get fooled (like me) by the $5. Use the code STL at checkout to get it for free. (not sure why they use…