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  • Why can't you make a BASIC program as big as you want?Let me rephrase that. Is it possible using BASIC to write a program that can be multi part? In other words one that can LOAD lets say a story, in se…

    ... that. Is it possible using BASIC to write a program that ...
    mik3d3nch mik3d3nch January 2018 Updates
  • Need Some Basic HelpHi all, I’ve decided to give programming in Spectrum Basic a go again (bit of nostalgia trip!) and I’m trying to develop a CYOA style game. How…

    ... to give programming in Spectrum Basic a go again (bit of ... game just not achievable in Basic?

    Thanks for any ...
    TidusRenegade TidusRenegade March 2018 Sinclair Basic
  • "Monty Hall" problem in Spectrum BasicFollowing a rather odd conversation with my wife regarding the probability puzzle "[url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Hall_problem"]The Monty …

    ... if they do not. Obviously, BASIC was the tool of choice ... flaw in my logic or BASIC?
    mroshaw mroshaw April 2018 Sinclair Basic
  • Random-Access to Microdrive FileI am working on a BASIC program to backup a microdrive text-file to standard tape array-file. To backup a text-file from one microdrive to a secon…

    I am working on a BASIC program to backup a microdrive ... ] MOVE #a TO #b [/b] BASIC command, but my purpose is ... in this post) is very fast: it glues together three tricks ... /copying-a-screen-in-zx-basic-in-1-second/p1
    mattsteel mattsteel May 2018 Sinclair Basic
  • Saving Basic games from code...I don't know if I am posting this to the right section, but I need to know how I can type out a Basic program from code and save and run it through L…

    I don't know if I am posting this to the right section, but I need to know how I can type out a Basic program from code and save and run it through Linux. I am currently using the FUSE emulator.

    How is this done?

    Steve
    grioghair grioghair August 2018 Sinclair Basic
  • Please guide me with this decision!Hello, I have decided I would like to try and create some simple ZX Spectrum games of my own. The problem is that machine code is totally and utter…

    ... :- Should I use the Spectrums Basic to program with or should ... guys but its not arcade fast movement. it's kind of ...
    SteveZX81 SteveZX81 September 2018 Development
  • Passing parameter from BASIC to assembler routineWas there a "clean" way of passing parameter(s) from a BASIC program to an assembler routine? Something like parameterising RANDOMIZE USR call? I fac…

    ... passing parameter(s) from a BASIC program to an assembler routine ...
    mr.spiv mr.spiv November 2018 Development
  • [Asm] Is this nested loop faster than LDIR or a bunch of unrolled LDI's?Hi all. I'm learning Z80 asm on Speccy 48K, and to start with I decided to write my own "CLS" routine (without relying on ROM calls or LDIR) as a lea…

    ... interests me most is efficient fast code, so after weeks of ... ) if no ROM calls or BASIC required, saving 466 bytes. $5CD2 ... infinity ; Avoid going back to basic. Screen is cleared now, continue ...
    ST1 ST1 November 2018 Development
  • problem with symbol shift and caps shift key combinations on multilayer keyboard membranesHello, I know, it is generally know that some ZX Spectrums with multilayer keyboard membranes have problems with some key combinations. Typically …

    ... is not reaching needed level fast enough?) and i newly discovered ... it was good enough for BASIC, why not for me, right ...
    cygnus cygnus January 2019 Assembler
  • Need the title of the Sinclair Basic manual to look for itI had a copy but I've lost the USB chip it was on! I need it to look up commands because some Basic programs I looked at all used the command MOD and…

    ... look up commands because some Basic programs I looked at all ... only exception was an Applesoft Basic program that used DEF FN ...
    mik3d3nch mik3d3nch January 2019 BASIC
  • Good Beginners Basic BookMy 10 year old son would like to learn basic programming. Can anyone suggest a good book or books that would help? There are a lot in the archive a…

    My 10 year old son would like to learn basic programming. Can anyone suggest a good book or books that would help? There are a lot in the archive already but I would not know where to start.
    Klepto Klepto February 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • While we're on the subject of BASIC Although my memory of the past still seems to be fairly reliable, memories relating to learning computer programming seem to have disappeared…

    ... for acquiring languages and assuming Basic is a language, its giving ... certain ways the computer language Basic is rather similar in ... is a rudimentary grasp of Basic commands and of course ... emphasizes exactly the reason why Basic works for beginners.
    < ...
    mik3d3nch mik3d3nch February 2019 BASIC
  • Brain 8I am glad to present my new "experiment" in Sinclair Spectrum 48K BASIC. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17_wCFWaAl5diIVt3rPLTbKhxDmPmYmOs/view?us…

    ... "experiment" in Sinclair Spectrum 48K BASIC.

    https://drive.google ... of a character variable for fast printing big sprites (6x6).
    fast the action key when the ...
    IvanBasic IvanBasic April 2019 Brand new software
  • MIDI TO ZX SPECTRUM BASIC BEEPMIDI TO ZX SPECTRUM BASIC BEEP ------------------------------------------------------ HI :) I found here http://portmedia.sourceforge.ne…

    ... num sentences BEEP on every BASIC line)

    a ... large
    number lines on BASIC.

    If ... beeps will join in a BASIC ZX spectrum line if ...
    to make a short BASIC program

    e) ...
    maeloterkim maeloterkim May 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • random number generator without using rnd in basicwhat is the simplest way to generate random numbers in basic (0-255), without using the rnd statement? i also want it to always generate the same…

    what is the simplest way to generate random numbers in basic (0-255), without using the rnd statement?

    i also want it to always generate the same numbers over and over again.
    digital digital June 2019 Development
  • Can I record binaries from any emulator with Basic commands, machine code, macros or something?Hello I do not know if this is the right place to put this question Normally with ZXSpin if I want to save a binary file, I'm going to: file ->…

    ...
    directly from commands in basic or from machine code, that ...
    maeloterkim maeloterkim June 2019 Emulators
  • is there a way of adding a define procedure command to zx basic?i know you can add things like renumber, using randomize usr to call it, but this would have to be keywords. this would be so helpful in basic as you…

    ... would be so helpful in basic as you would no longer ... didnt add this feature to basic. this would have to be ...
    digital digital July 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • Tin Cans, a two-way chat example in BASIC for the SpectranetThis is an example of writing code to utilize the Spectranet Ethernet interface in BASIC. It will be going into the Getting Started guide for the mos…

    ... the Spectranet Ethernet interface in BASIC. It will be going into ...
    tschak909 tschak909 July 2019 BASIC
  • Tool that allows step thru BASIC prog/save in .txt formatHi folks, I'm looking for a tool that allows you to step through a BASIC program line-by-line. BASin won't work for me, I'm not sure why. It shows t…

    ... you to step through a BASIC program line-by-line. BASin ... too that will save a BASIC listing in .txt format (or ...
    LevelUp LevelUp July 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • Breaking the Ice (another 1 line BASIC game)@Patters pushed me to do it... This is another 1-line BASIC game, with the same restrictions discussed. The mission: to save 10 penguins that a…

    ... /> This is another 1-line BASIC game, with the same restrictions ...
    IvanBasic IvanBasic August 2019 Brand new software
  • Adding command to BASICI am looking for an article about adding commands via software to sinclair basic. I know there was one published and to the best of my knowledge it w…

    ... commands via software to sinclair basic. I know there was one ... , new self-made commands to BASIC, is there any articles on ...
    dmsmith dmsmith August 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • Basic Broadband and LandlineJust want some thoughts on this I have been with my current UK provider now for ten years, and my flat fee went up £10 per month last year, and is…

    ... .50 and would make my basic bill just over £60 before ...
    dmsmith dmsmith August 2019 Chit chat
  • Is it possible to run a single BASIC line via a ROM CALL of the Standard ZX 48k ROM?On: https://cygnus.speccy.cz/popis_trdos-assembler.php I found the following code: [code] CHADD equ 23645 ; Location of SOS variable CHADD ld…

    ... v5).

    Could a BASIC Commandline like:
    PRINT "Hello ...
    Luzie Luzie October 2019 Development
  • Writing faster BASIC programsThere was an article in INPUT years ago, that I thought I'd share again some of the tips from it and link to the article, as it contains some good ad…

    ... on ways of writting your BASIC programs that they run faster ...
    dmsmith dmsmith October 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • 30 Hour Basic (NEC)This is about a Basic course in 2 parts which were sold separately (one of which was not absolutely essential) . The Book was the essential bit. …

    This is about a Basic course in 2 parts which ... had the book "30 Hour Basic" for years (the essential bit ... package was called "30 Hour Basic" (ZX Spectrum edition : Program tape ... be able to do some BASIC . Sounds good . Anyone tried it ...
    harriusherbartio harriusherbartio December 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • How pass 128K to 48K BASIC whitout need to write by hand??¿?Hi all I have a 48K BASIC program that work only with 48K ROM If i do that in a 128K 1) load "prog.bas" 2) put the command SPECTRUM t…

    ... />
    I have a 48K BASIC program that work only with ... or other stuff inside the BASIC program for do it automatically ...
    maeloterkim maeloterkim January 2020 Sinclair Basic
  • New BASIC game ANILLOS DE SATURNO (SATURN RINGS)Hi All I made this game ONLY WITH BASIC, for the contest bytemaniacos 2020 that you can look here https://www.bytemaniacos.com/?page_id=3639 …

    ... made this game ONLY WITH BASIC, for the contest bytemaniacos 2020 ...
    maeloterkim maeloterkim January 2020 Sinclair Basic
  • Need help with Spanish translation for BASIC-2020Dear All, I have a simple text-only hack'n'slash/roguelike for BASIC-2020 contest. Spanish text for the game and instructions is the contest requirem…

    ... hack'n'slash/roguelike for BASIC-2020 contest. Spanish text for ... translation is finalized)
    (The BASIC-2020 contest is here:
    danner393 danner393 February 2020 Development
  • new ZX Boriel BASIC compiled game. The name is ESQUINAS (corners)I made a new game in ZX BORIEL compiled BASIC The name is ESQUINAS (CORNERS in english) is very "simple" You must only do 3 same UDGs in lin…

    ... game in ZX BORIEL compiled BASIC

    The name is ...
    maeloterkim maeloterkim February 2020 Sinclair Basic
  • Is there a simple way to type a Spectrum BASIC Program into notepad, save, then open in emulator?Hello. I have two emulators 1 under linux:- Fuse. 1 under windows 7 :- spin, also downloaded and run zx-editor. I just want to be able to type in …

    ... able to type in a BASIC program using notepad or editor ... .
    However, loading in a basic file from notepad or zx ...
    rholduser rholduser March 2020 Sinclair Basic
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