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Joystick compatibility on the +2AHey folks, now my +2A is working, I decided to find some more problems (not really...I didn't "decide"! :( ), basically the joysticks won't work prop…
... and fire button correspond to keys 1-5 and 6-0 ... if you open up the BASIC editor and move the joystick ... play the game using the keys 1-5 or 6-0 ... -
Restore Registers Returning to BASICI should really know this, but I've not written code that requires a return to BASIC for a loooong time. What registers need to be preserved / resto…
... returned. I'm assuming to BASIC - if I can return to ... BASIC I think I'm covered ... all of this... and to detect if a key is pressed ... -
The New SPIN releases ThreadOk, as I'm now working on SPIN again full-time, and as a very wise man once said, "Release Early, Release Often"[1]... I'm going to release new SPIN…
... .) How would one enter the basic commands with single keystrokes?
By pressing the keys :-)
If you're ... any doubt as to which keys have which command, then head ... , which will detail exactly which keys you need to press. If ... -
Detect if program was loaded from tape or microdriveHow (if at all) can a BASIC program detect if it was loaded from tape or microdrive? This can be helpful to then load the screen or more machine code…
... at all) can a BASIC program detect if it was loaded from ... microdrive? Any solution for this (BASIC or machine code)?
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The New SPIN releases ThreadOk, as I'm now working on SPIN again full-time, and as a very wise man once said, "Release Early, Release Often"[1]... I'm going to release new SPIN…
... , in the BASIC editor pressed the cursors and ctrl, keys pressed as ... the main window and again, keys behaved as expected. Closed TZX ... browser, and again, keys behaved normally.
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What would you pay for a brand new Spectrum?I wanted to know if there was a market for new hardware, like the DTV-64.
... game parts, or 6x fast BASIC)
[*][B]Battery powered[/B ... joystick port
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The Only Reason Sinclair Succeeded (Provoking Controversy)Although I love my Sinclairs dearly, I think that the only reason they succeeded was because at the time most people did not know any better (factori…
... , and a better version of BASIC, but as it had no ... largest free memory spaces for BASIC of any 8 bit. It ... decided that membrain or chicklet keys were for toys. They didn ... -
The Only Reason Sinclair Succeeded (Provoking Controversy)Although I love my Sinclairs dearly, I think that the only reason they succeeded was because at the time most people did not know any better (factori…
... sprites in several versions of BASIC (e.g. Hisoft's Colt ... Compiler and Ocean's Laser BASIC) on the Spectrum. They're ... do with the built in BASIC, but I've seen people ... and you used the cursor keys to try to get alien ... -
Sinclair Basic Vs PascalWith the rise of the structured programming movement (Jackson et al) was it wise to put the Basic programming language into the Spectrum. By this ti…
... language for absolute beginners is BASIC (not VB). You're trying ... being functionally equal: no. ZX BASIC can't do pointers nor ... dictionary/C# Hashtable in ZX BASIC, and still be able to ... search whilst looking up hash keys. -
Sinclair Basic Vs PascalWith the rise of the structured programming movement (Jackson et al) was it wise to put the Basic programming language into the Spectrum. By this ti…
... language for absolute beginners is BASIC (not VB). You're trying ... being functionally equal: no. ZX BASIC can't do pointers nor ... dictionary/C# Hashtable in ZX BASIC, and still be able to ... search whilst looking up hash keys.[/QUOTE]
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Sinclair Basic Vs PascalWith the rise of the structured programming movement (Jackson et al) was it wise to put the Basic programming language into the Spectrum. By this ti…
... clear here - people favorizes Sinclair Basic just because it is Sinclair ... , hearing tape noise, touching rubber keys and similar is pathetic. -
Sinclair Basic Vs PascalWith the rise of the structured programming movement (Jackson et al) was it wise to put the Basic programming language into the Spectrum. By this ti…
... clear here - people favorizes Sinclair Basic just because it is Sinclair ... , hearing tape noise, touching rubber keys and similar is pathetic.[/quote ... -
The 128 plus 2 wasn't very goodHaving looked at the review in issue 33 of Crash of the Spectrum Plus 2, it strikes me as a bit odd, as if Simon Goodwin had to like it. I remember r…
... definitely keep the basic keywords printed on the keys :-D That was ... -
Graphics in Basic??What is the fastest way to draw high rez graphics in Basic. Andrew.
... the more common way in Basic to detect collisions and this will ... -
Graphics in Basic??What is the fastest way to draw high rez graphics in Basic. Andrew.
... the more common way in Basic to detect collisions and this will ... -
Ways to use double buffering in basicI was meddling with woody's print stream code where you can print characters at any pixel location on screen. I was playing with 12 sprites, very ann…
... with basic commands, as there is no way we can detect a ... vbl under basic. it's too ... gotta search for a raster detect code. (heheh)
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Spectrum +2a Keyboard bug?If anyone has a Working +2a... I bought a +2a for Christmas 1986 with an 80 Column thermal printer from Dixons. It was bundled with a tape supposed…
... keys rather than above them.
I struggled with 128K basic ... -
Ways to use double buffering in basicI was meddling with woody's print stream code where you can print characters at any pixel location on screen. I was playing with 12 sprites, very ann…
... with basic commands, as there is no way we can detect a ... vbl under basic. it's too ... we're still sticking to basic, I believe a PAUSE 1 ... -
Timex Sinclair 2068Hi guys. This is my first post here, the first of many, I hope.. :) I have a Timex Sinclair 2068 but don?t know much about it. It was given as a gif…
... into 128k mode, choose "128 basic" from the menu, type in ... program loaded, use the QAOP keys, move the cursor to "LOAD ... -
Request info about Spectrum Live CD/BootHello, I've been looking for a linux live distribution with Spectrum emulator that allows me to put my z80,tap,sna etc files. [btw,for those that ar…
... in depth.I know only basic stuff+some admin stuff..
detect functions+it doesn't have ... -
fogartylee WOW AWESOME MODERATION !As for his death, who cares the yanks installed him, they took him out. They also installed the Iranian goverment, guess wot might come next ? Joppa…
... /> - I have just bought a BASIC compiler cartridge for the Tandy ... under the J and K keys on my keyboard that says ... -
Cool BASIC tricks and tips!Following on from Dunny's excellent suggestion of a compendium of BASIC tips + tricks, I believe it would be better to have a topic dedicated to it. …
... of the tricks, pokes and BASIC programming I knew. 15 years ... I had pride in cracking basic loaders and doing my own ... once, so it could combine keys and move the mouse pointer ... -
Cool BASIC tricks and tips!Following on from Dunny's excellent suggestion of a compendium of BASIC tips + tricks, I believe it would be better to have a topic dedicated to it. …
... of the tricks, pokes and BASIC programming I knew. 15 years ... I had pride in cracking basic loaders and doing my own ... once, so it could combine keys and move the mouse pointer ... -
Cool BASIC tricks and tips!Following on from Dunny's excellent suggestion of a compendium of BASIC tips + tricks, I believe it would be better to have a topic dedicated to it. …
... once, so it could combine keys and move the mouse pointer ... "]chapter 23[/URL] of the basic manual. -
Learning z80 assembly - useful linksI'm starting here: [url]http://cobb.host.sk/z80guide/index.htm[/url] Anyone got any other great links?
... - Fred 17 - Keyscanning, redefine keys
MC LESSON - Fred 18 ... /> MC LESSON - Fred 19 - Basic theory, opcodes
MC LESSON ... /> MC LESSON - Fred 26 - Basic WIMP routines
MC LESSON ... Fred 27 - Adding commands to basic
MC LESSON - Fred ... -
Cool BASIC tricks and tips!Following on from Dunny's excellent suggestion of a compendium of BASIC tips + tricks, I believe it would be better to have a topic dedicated to it. …
... =BloodBaz;169234]If ZX Spectrum BASIC came with either a MOD ... compatibility and then bitwise for keys. -
divIDE ProductionJust to let everyone know that we have made further progress with the updated divIDE. Board design has been completed and changes have been made to …
... and the commands added to BASIC so that we can include ... . Possibly this could try to detect the firmware dependent on the ... -
Cool BASIC tricks and tips!Following on from Dunny's excellent suggestion of a compendium of BASIC tips + tricks, I believe it would be better to have a topic dedicated to it. …
... keys.[/QUOTE]
Agreed, when I occasionally write some ZX BASIC ... -
The 150 pound home computerWe missing out on this still ... I think. I know the PC market has wrecked all chance for any alternatives to ever have a hope but ... what if. :lol:…
... - that has a keyboard ( rubber keys is fine ) and a screen ... , wirless, and a built in basic.
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Speccy vs C64 vs Amstrad - Make your vote count![url]http://www.retrofusiononline.com/fusion/[/url] You know it makes sense. We're winning at the moment, too... D.
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The spectrum had rubber keys.
Attribute clash!
Rampack ... useful on the C64 in basic.
Carrier Command!
