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Understanding extensions to the BASIC parserFor a while, I've had a rather 'rinkety dink' extension to BASIC via an RST 8 trap in hardware, just so that I can send stuff to a Spectrum over ethe…
... rather 'rinkety dink' extension to BASIC via an RST 8 trap ... -
Probing the variables in 128K modeHello again! Briefly, I'm writing an m/c routine to read some BASIC variables. So, before I start, I try to get an idea for the structure of how var…
... /c routine to read some BASIC variables. So, before I ... to work properly in 128K BASIC? (Again I'm working ... br /> LD DE,19
PRINT
RST $10
... br /> INC HL
JR PRINT
NEXTBIT
BIT ... LD DE,6
JR PRINT
ARRAY
SUB ... -
Source of 4116 ramSomeone on eBay was selling 500 pieces of 4116 ram. The auction ended without bids, but he's willing to sell it in lots of 50 now. Someone in Spain a…
... selling 500 pieces of 4116 ram. The auction ended without bids ... -
Quick q. on MC vs. BASIC (boring question)No matter how long or tedious the programming/testing may be ... Is Machine Code [B]ALWAYS[/B] faster than BASIC?
No matter how long or tedious the programming/testing may be ... Is Machine Code [B]ALWAYS[/B] faster than BASIC? -
Free LEGAL SoftwareNot sure if many know about it, but a website that gives away free software for 24 hours, which after that, it reverts to paying full price. Each day…
... a website that gives away free software for 24 hours, which ... -
Beta BasicWhilst testing my 16K Speccy emulator for CCG2008, I wanted to load Beta Basic. I know v1.0 supported 16K models, but the TAP file online only contai…
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BASIC Keyword ReferenceHi. I do most of my ZX work on a grey-case +2 which, as we all know, is devoid of most of the 48k BASIC keywords (it has LOAD and stuff, but not much…
... of most of the 48k BASIC keywords (it has LOAD and ... when I need to edit BASIC - I usually resort to random ... anyone knows of a 48k BASIC key-to-Keyword reference? Sure ... -
Changing BASIC loader in Chuckie Egg 2Hi, My aim is to include "PAUSE 0" event at the end of the loading of the Chuckie Egg 2 game. The reason is that I use emulator to load the game and…
... to actually edit the loading BASIC program somehow. I have found ... can see, there are 2 "BASIC" blocks, the first one (Program ... Blockeditor.
The second "BASIC" block at the end of ... managed to build a new BASIC loader that loads up the ... -
Interface 1 emulation issuesFor Virtual Spectrum v3.0 I am implementing virtual Interface 1 and Interface 2 options! The I/F2 ROM option works already, and I have got the I/F1 s…
... always returns 255 (well PRINT IN 239 from BASIC returns 255). Unfortunately ... -
New utility - Arcade Game DesignerNo income tax, no VAT, no money back, no guarantee... In advance of SEUD's release I thought I'd release AGD to get people in the mood for game maki…
... making. It's a rather basic affair and not as user ... it properly. Hey, it's free - what do you expect?! It ... going to compete with Sinclair BASIC and can be a bit ... -
Saving a complete SCREEN$ in BASICI'm trying to save a SCREEN$ to a tape file (basically the original data is in a .tzx file that I'm trying to save in a .tap format) but the problem …
... I try to save from BASIC, the "Start tape and press ... -
A BASIC compiler projectHi, I started my own BASIC compiler for the ZX Spectrum (and Z80 machines) 3 months ago. It's still in ALPHA stage (when it is mature, I will write …
... /> I started my own BASIC compiler for the ZX Spectrum ... It also has a tiny (basic) TZX library (to save ... moment), and a minimalistic BASIC tokenizer to generate ZX ... Spectrum BASIC programs (used as ... tzx file with a basic loader which loads an ... -
Dan Dare Remake and Free!Just came across an interesting site featuring a remake/original game starring that old Eagle Warhorse, [COLOR=Red][B]Dan Dare - Pilot of the Future!…
... as I can tell, completely free.
[URL]http://www ... -
WTD: First Edition BASIC Programming ManualAs per title, looking for a "First Edition" BASIC Programming Manual to suit original rubber key speccy. Must be a "First Edition" no other edition w…
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BLAST Your BASICBasic compiler software [url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350050782179[/url] Can't see who is is made by though.
Basic compiler software
[url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350050782179[/url]
Can't see who is is made by though. -
SE Basic 2The next version of Sinclair Extended BASIC will be based on Open82 which incorporates the math library from the ZX81 ROM and is distributed under th…
The next version of Sinclair Extended BASIC will be based on Open82 which incorporates the math library from the ZX81 ROM and is distributed under the GNU GPL. -
I want to learn basic.My apologies if this sort of thread has been posted. Anyhoot I would like to start programming in sinclair basic. But I have no idea where to start.…
My apologies if this sort of thread has been posted.
Anyhoot I would like to start programming in sinclair basic. But I have no idea where to start. I lost my original manuals many many moons ago :S -
Looking for an extended BASIC graphics routine from mid- to late-80sHello all, This is my first post here so please go easy. This is basically a cut-and-paste job from comp.sys.sinclair where I've had no luck with an…
... I've discovered a small BASIC program that makes use of ... ' commands from a typed-in BASIC extender program. Alas the machine ... one I'm after. Most BASIC command additions used * or . before ... -
Terminal Velocity!Hi, Don't know if I should be posting this sort of thing here, but I read the FAQ and didn't spot any "Don't" rules. So here you have my example of …
... STOP
110 CLS : PRINT "Mass: ";m;"Kg"
250 PRINT : PRINT : PRINT "Terminal Velocity:": PRINT : PRINT "m/s: "; ... BRIGHT 1;v: PRINT "kmh: ... use them. In Sinclair BASIC.
Q ... -
ULA Book - Target Audience?This is probably of most intrerest to hardware chaps, but a greater community input would be good. I've been turning all my ULA analysis into a love…
... Specturm (RAM, ROM, Z80 etc). This might be too basic in general ... -
PianosIts true there is no such thing as a free (or cheap) piano. There was a guy a few doors up from me who sold his piano to us for 40. It's in very goo…
... no such thing as a free (or cheap) piano.
basic slightly imperfect level, but most ... -
RAM Turbo Interface + DivideHi! I have ordered a Divide (the one without the passthrough) and I obviously want to play using a joystick on my Speccy+. :D Does anyone know (or c…
... (or can try) if the RAM Turbo Interface, which has full ... -
Free slightly duff 48k SpectrumHi, I have a Spectrum 48k for anyone who wishes to take it off my hands but it has the following issues: - The EAR port doesn't seem to work proper…
... or something!
Feel free to send me your address ... -
Phantasy Star Online (free for PC)Did you play this on Dreamcast or Gamecube? For me playing it on the Dreamcast back in 2001 or 2002 was a marvellous experience (except for all the c…
... ). However, there's a completely free private server going - which ironically ... the game itself was always free to download, even back when ... -
BASIC error messagesDoes anyone know what all the numbers mean after the various error messages in Sinclair BASIC? Does anyone know how to instigate each error type?
Does anyone know what all the numbers mean after the various error messages in Sinclair BASIC? Does anyone know how to instigate each error type? -
Hilarious!Right, first of all, I am [B]NOT[/B] making an attack either on God (so don't cry blasphemy) or on all religious people (so don't see the topic as an…
... /> "[I]One of the most basic laws in the universe is ... bought one of their large print version (old eyes... what can ... -
Free meal at McDonaldsRemi Gaillard shows how to get a free meal at McDonalds's drivethru. :) [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27NX_MMIkLY&feature=related[/url]
Remi Gaillard shows how to get a free meal at McDonalds's drivethru. :)
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How to claim back the border space in basic?Hey, I'm wondering if there is a way to reclaim the space the border usually occupies in BASIC? I am sure I have hit BREAK on some games and ended up…
... the border usually occupies in BASIC? I am sure I have ... ended up back in +2 basic and noticing they had got ... -
oh my the old days :)programming on the speccy again here is a routine i remember of the top of my head to load screens or code without a header wow 5 Clear 27999 : Re…
... ,5,201
60 Print "I am loading your code ... *256 = 6912 (This is the basic length of screen$)
RAM paging and port usageDear users and developers, I'm just trying to find some detail information about RAM paging on the Spectrum 128 and later models, especially those a…
... some detail information about RAM paging on the Spectrum ... we have 4 different RAM pagings depending on the ... TC2068, TS2068
No RAM paging, but always fixed 48k ... the first 8 RAM pages (RAM 0..RAM 7) is paged ... the second 8 RAM pages (RAM 8..RAM 15) is paged ...
