DrMIPS is a graphical simulator of the MIPS processor to support computer architecture teaching and learning.
It is intuitive, versatile and configurable.
The simulator is available not only for personal computers but also for Android devices, especially tablets.
DrMIPS was created under the Master’s dissertation entitled Tool to Support Computer Architecture Teaching and Learning at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, in Portugal.
Requires Java 8 or later.
Publisher’s description
What is DrMIPS?
DrMIPS is an open-source education program for Windows from Bruno Nova. It ranks 47th by popularity among education in this catalogue. It is written in Java.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (brunonova/drmips) has 57 stars. Similar programs include Anki, Praat and OpenBoard.
Project description on GitHub: “I don't maintain this project anymore. Feel free to fork it! - Educational MIPS simulator”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: DrMIPS is an open-source education tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DrMIPS safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2C671C1030EB33373F27A47E446D99542B2683010B6E4ACA6323ADEA6DA15B67· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.4Latest | October 26, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BrunoNova.DrMIPS -eDrMIPS_v2.0.4_setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Bruno Nova
- Category
- Education
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/brunonova/drmips
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.0.4
- Released
- October 26, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- October 26, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 57
- GitHub forks
- 22
- Website
- brunonova.github.io
- winget ID
- BrunoNova.DrMIPS
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to DrMIPS
See all ›-
Open source146K ↓ -
Open source65.5K ↓ -
Open source37K ↓ - Tux Paint0.9.35Tux Paint is a free, award-winning drawing program for children ages 3 to 12. It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging cartoon mascot who guides children as they use the program.Open source143.4K ↓
-
Open source750 ↓ -
GeoGebra Geometry6.0.933Construct circles, angles, transformations and more with the free geometry toolProprietary147.4K ↓ -
gc-menu1.3.0.0It is a typing assistance tool that allows you to have you frequently typed text fragments (e.g. email address, canned responses) available for automatic typing in any Windows application.Open source1K ↓ -
Open source★ 92
Frequently asked questions
Is DrMIPS free?
Yes. DrMIPS is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is DrMIPS safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DrMIPS with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can DrMIPS be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DrMIPS run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to DrMIPS?
Anki, Praat, OpenBoard, Tux Paint and eXeLearning. The alternatives page compares them.
