Hello everyone,
As we get closer to the full release of Quadium 4004 Workbench, I want to share an important milestone.
On October 6, a playable demo will go live on Steam — for a limited time only.
What the demo is
This is a real, working build of the laboratory: you can write code, run it on the simulated MCS-4 system, explore the environment, and get a hands-on feel for how Quadium works.
It is not a trailer or a slideshow. It is the same core experience, prepared as a focused preview before the November release.
The virtual lab bench — displays, printer, VDP, switches, and more.
QuadBasic + Learning Hub Labs — write, transpile, and try guided experiments.
Full workbench: CPU watch, assembler/disassembler, monitor, and Learning Hub (dark theme).
Same laboratory, different look — UI themes/colors are available in the demo.
Step through execution and scrub recent history while you learn how the machine moves.
Learning tools such as Bit Notebook and Jump Track — see ideas become 4004 code.
What is limited
To keep this preview focused and available for a limited time, some features are restricted:
- Only a selection of learning content is unlocked
- Saving / loading your own project files is disabled
- Some advanced editing and hardware setup options are capped
Everything included is fully functional within those bounds — enough to try the workflow and understand the tool.
Demo welcome screen — quick start options and a summary of the demo limits.
Mark your calendar
- Demo live: October 6
- Window: Limited time (about two weeks)
- Full release: November
If you haven't already, please make sure to wishlist Quadium so Steam can notify you when the demo goes live.
More about the project
- Website: quadiumworkbench.com
- YouTube: youtube.com/@Quadium4004Workbench
- Discord: discord.gg/XeuXkBHY2R
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O4UZp5YeY0
Thank you for the support — and for joining this journey into early computing history.
Best regards,
Jaime Clot