How to install EdSim51DI on Pop OS or Ubuntu

EdSim51DI is an 8051 microcontroller simulator, developed by James Rogers.

1. Install java:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install default-jdk

2. Check if OpenJDK JRE was properly installed:

java -version

3. Download the EdSim51DI simulator from: http://www.edsim51.com/installationInstructions.html

4. UnZip file

5. Give permission to execute the “jar” file as a program.

6. Open the terminal and navigate to the folder and run:

java -jar edsim51di.jar

And it works!