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  • Basic programming for kidsHi there I'm thinking strongly of getting my kids to program with speccy BASIC. Both have Android tablets, so I can get two bluetooth keyboards fo…

    ... kids to program with speccy BASIC. Both have Android tablets, so ... and mess around with their BASIC program to see what happens ...
    Emil Emil December 2016 BASIC
  • Random Numbers, USR Return Values & Timing BASICI've been trying out Jon Ritman's random number routine, published in Your Sinclair Aug'87. Apart from a timing comparison I also did a frequency ana…

    ... instances the required return to BASIC with a decimal fraction between ... return that value to the BASIC program.

    As well ...

    Here's the BASIC timing routine which I use ...
    Battle Bunny Battle Bunny January 2017 Sinclair Basic
  • Text file to BASICHi, Is there anything available for Windows or Linux which lets me enter BASIC in a text file and convert to a .TAP file. I seem to recall somethi…

    Hi,

    Is there anything available for Windows or Linux which lets me enter BASIC in a text file and convert to a .TAP file. I seem to recall something being mentioned in the past, but I can't find it via search.

    Thanks
    jonesypeter jonesypeter January 2017 Sinclair Basic
  • BASIC 10Liners 2017Contest is starting now! http://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium/basic-10liners-2017

    Contest is starting now!

    http://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium/basic-10liners-2017
    Bunsen Bunsen January 2017 Announcements
  • User defined function in Sinclair BASICI'm looking to create a user defined function in Sinclair BASIC to add up numbers being input. This is the program without a user defined function be…

    ... user defined function in Sinclair BASIC to add up numbers being ... the UDF right in Sinclair BASIC...strangely, I have been able ... to do it in BBC BASIC...

    [code]
    REM ... as a string in BBC BASIC
    INPUT "Type in a ...
    Richey Richey February 2017 BASIC
  • Best basic game to port to another machineI want to convert a specy basic game to [url="ep128.hu"]Enterprise 128[/url]. What are the best basic game for this? For example [url="http://www.e…

    ... want to convert a specy basic game to [url="ep128.hu ... ].
    What are the best basic game for this?
    For ... .htm"]this is an EP basic game[/url], that show EP ...
    endi endi March 2017 Sinclair Basic
  • 48K light gun on a 128K ZX SpectrumHello I have a 128K ZX Spectrum. I want to use a Cheetah Defender with a DE-9 plug (Kempston interface wired) with it. I am aware that normally it…

    ... it would have used a special version which plugs into its ... load a game from 48K basic and use a Kempston interface ...
    Boojakascha Boojakascha March 2017 Hardware
  • Flicker free animation in BASIC, is it possible ?With all my various noodlings in BASIC and indeed with my so far limited assembly​ I keep coming up with the same issue. How do you do animations wit…

    With all my various noodlings in BASIC and indeed with my so far limited assembly​ I keep coming up with the same issue. How do you do animations without flicker or trails ? Is this possible in BASIC ?
    ivanb303 ivanb303 March 2017 BASIC
  • Screenshots from my old BASIC gamesI have written several dozens of games in 90's. They haven't remained, so I show only screenshots 'for history'. Some screenshots are real, but all…

    ... have been written on a BASIC; gameplay was very primitive.
    The only survived BASIC game from this list.
    My last BASIC game (possibly, the largest BASIC game for ZX ...
    Oleg Origin Oleg Origin March 2017 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Basic versions of popular Spectrum games?A couple years ago I saw a game in Basic which was part of a Spanish competition, and it looked amazing. I forgot most details, but remember it resem…

    ... I saw a game in Basic which was part of a ... Silly clone completely written in Basic. Is there a list of ... Basic games which are similar to ... I see something written in Basic, but with good UDGs and ...
    zxbruno zxbruno April 2017 Sinclair Basic
  • Saving BASIC program from Spectrum to PCSo I did something stupid. I started writing a program on the Spectrum, and before I knew it I am on line # 1430 of my BASIC program. I now have had…

    ... on line # 1430 of my BASIC program.
    I now have ...
    Seeker Seeker April 2017 Hardware
  • How do I use colour control codes in 128 basic?Just started using a toast rack in 128 basic and I am struggling to understand how to easily create coloured characters and graphics in a print state…

    Just started using a toast rack in 128 basic and I am struggling to understand how to easily create coloured characters and graphics in a print statement when the extend mode does not work in 128 basic. Can anyone enlighten me please?
    Fieldy Fieldy April 2017 BASIC
  • ZEUSDAZ - Retro Game Channel 4000 sub special video.Hi everyone, I'm just about to hit 4000 subs on my game channel and plan to do a Q&A special vid shortly so I would like to offer those of you that a…

    ... do a Q&A special vid shortly so I would ...
    ZEUS ZEUS May 2017 Chit chat
  • ZX Spectrum BASIC game jam over on itch.ioHello, everyone. Apologies for the prolonged absence. (It's been almost 4 years, yikes!) Just wanted to let everyone know there's a [url="https://itc…

    ... .io/jam/zx-spectrum-basic-jam"]Sinclair Basic game jam[/url] starting ...
    Felix Felix May 2017 Announcements
  • ZX ROM in 64 characters a lineDear ZXS users, I am glad the today's release is not only concerning MB-02+ as it is normally the case with me, but it concerns really everyone, sinc…

    ... be for those programming in BASIC since two times more information ... reports itself already in 64 chars a line:))
    Hood Hood June 2017 Sinclair Basic
  • Hey grandma!HOW TO SUCK EGGS! I always wondered about that saying 'teach your grandmother to suck eggs'! Blow them, yes, but suck? If you've never blown an e…

    ... 're getting into coding in Basic, squared (graph) paper is your ... - mainly thanks to quirks in Basic working out what the instructions ... neatly organized and documented with special attention paid to binning anything ...
    mik3d3nch mik3d3nch June 2017 Chit chat
  • Where's my green square? Basic & m/c question.I'm going mad here - can anyone tell me why my little basic program isn't displaying a green square at the top of the screen? I've checked the num…

    ... tell me why my little basic program isn't displaying a ... I don't think the basic is overwriting the M/C ...
    Tobo Tobo June 2017 Development
  • Input command in 128K BASICHi, Is the input command different between 48K BASIC and 128K BASIC? I'm typing in a missing listing from the TypeFantasic and using 128K BASIC…

    ... command different between 48K BASIC and 128K BASIC?

    I'm ... the TypeFantasic and using 128K BASIC so I don't have ...
    jonesypeter jonesypeter June 2017 Sinclair Basic
  • Short Sinclair BASIC tutorialsHello, if anyone is new to Sinclair BASIC (the built-in ROM one) or feeling the need for a refresh there are (currently eleven) quick 'Under 5 m…

    ... anyone is new to Sinclair BASIC (the built-in ROM one ...
    LoadingScreech LoadingScreech July 2017 BASIC
  • are there any machine code to basic converters?i know it sounds stupid but for amature programmers like me it would be great. i could speed up the basic on an emulator and it would give me more of…

    i know it sounds stupid but for amature programmers like me it would be great. i could speed up the basic on an emulator and it would give me more of an ability to play around with games, etc.
    digital digital July 2017 Sinclair Basic
  • how do i get more udgs on the spectrum in basic?how do i get more udgs on the spectrum in basic? i know there r only supposed to be 21 but is there a way of getting more in basic? i know its doable…

    ... udgs on the spectrum in basic? i know there r only ... way of getting more in basic? i know its doable in ... do i do sprites in basic?
    digital digital August 2017 Development
  • Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, Special Limited Edition with Enamel Metal Badge inside!Anyone have a photo of the Enamel Metal Badge that came in the Special Limited Edition of Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles? I have this version on +3 D…

    ... Badge that came in the Special Limited Edition of Teenage Mutant ...
    BarryB BarryB August 2017 Games
  • Using BASIC from Machine CodeHi Folks, Came across a very interesting article by Toni Baker in Your Spectrum: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~jg27paw4/yr11/yr11_66.htm …

    ... /> LD HL,TEXT
    CALL BASIC
    RST 8
    DEFB ... 255

    BASIC
    PUSH HL
    CALL ...
    Paddy Coleman Paddy Coleman August 2017 Development
  • Anyone remember mouse mats?A mate of mine phoned up to ask where to buy a new mouse mat, nothing special, just a basic mouse mat, and I ran off a few obvious places (the comput…

    ... new mouse mat, nothing special, just a basic mouse mat, and I ... local computer shop had some basic ones for a fiver, but ...
    ewgf ewgf September 2017 Chit chat
  • Is there a way to suppress error R Tape Loading Error in Basic when trying to load only part of fileHi, is there a way to suppress error R Tape Loading Error in Basic when trying to load only part of file. E.g.: I have a Tape-Code-File Start f…

    ... R Tape Loading Error in Basic when trying to load only ... there a way in Spectrum BASIC (even with a POKE) to ...
    Luzie Luzie September 2017 Sinclair Basic
  • Mega basic long listingsHi, this might be a silly question, but does anyone know how to list a program in mega basic and have it pause the scrolling when the listing has fil…

    Hi, this might be a silly question, but does anyone know how to list a program in mega basic and have it pause the scrolling when the listing has filled one screen? Thanks Rick
    Rickper1974 Rickper1974 October 2017 Sinclair Basic
  • Spectrum PLAY demo's in BasicWas not really sure on which category to post it in nor a better title. Summary is simply is there a list of various tunes/music listings ? By this …

    ... 'demo's rather something in Basic using the PLAY command if ...
    spider spider October 2017 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Special Action - Spectrum compilationHere's a little-known compilation of tape games by Ocean Software for the Spectrum, called Special Action. I think one version of this is already kno…

    ... Software for the Spectrum, called Special Action. I think one version ...
    finisher finisher November 2017 Games
  • Bugaboo - speed run checker hackHi there, Here is a special mode of Bugaboo what helps you to press the jump key to perfect time. It is written in old-fashion magazine style for …

    ... ,

    Here is a special mode of Bugaboo what helps ... /> 3; Now you are in BASIC.

    4; Redirect 2 ...
    Pgyuri Pgyuri November 2017 Games
  • Best basic games 2017Hello! I suggest everyone to evaluate recently passed in Russia competition for the best game in basic 2017! http://events.retroscene.org/bbg2017/mai…

    Hello! I suggest everyone to evaluate recently passed in Russia competition for the best game in basic 2017! http://events.retroscene.org/bbg2017/main_compo
    borislav borislav November 2017 Sinclair Basic
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