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Fun little program but why do I get Out of Memory ?This is very simple BASIC/machine code program. You can rotate the scene with "b" and "m" but I seem to get an error going in one direction and not …
This is very simple BASIC/machine code program. You can rotate the scene with "b" and "m" but I seem to get an error going in one direction and not the other.
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Memory questionsQuestion 1: PRINT PEEK 23732+256*PEEK 23733 returns 65535 for a 48K Spectrum and 32767 for a 16K Spectrum. PRINT PEEK 16388+256*PEEK 16389 return…
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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 ... -
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…
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SpecBAS 0.900 ReleasedAgainst my better judgement, here's 0.900. It's got lots and lots new, but mostly the new shiny is the editor. You can indent your code, you can e…
... they are, same as Sinclair BASIC
Changed Ctrl+Up/Down ... many operations (mostly graphics, but memory filling and allocation too)
ZXSCLZF - Yet another Screen CompressorQuick disclaimer before I continue, this compressor does not shrink screens as small as some of the others posted here, in particular the very good z…
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// allocate enough memory for screen
if((buffer ... error: unable to allocate memory to store compression\n ... /> ;; now calculate the memory position to start the copy ... /> ;;
;; code for pasmo basic
END $c000
;; ...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?Tapes 85-88Hello! I am hoping this will be of interest to some of you. I've recently rescued everything I could from cassettes that have been sat in my loft …
... C64 one. I have no memory of why it wasn't ... ported the Amiga code into Basic from a printout and compiled ... match highlights. We had big memory problems with porting this game ...128k memory musingI've been pondering on the 128k memory thing a bit, and it's just bloody stupid. The 64k memory space is divided in four chunks. One is always los…
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The 64k memory space is divided in four ... no way to page in memory there. Second chunk is ... Third is fixed to usable memory. Fourth is the bankable ... be in the always-resident memory (the fixed 16k + the ...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 ...z88dk : FIle Handling in C on the +3e environment under Win 764bitHello my fellow WoSers! I am wondering if someone can help me solve this little pickle of z88dk / Windows using +3e Filesystem. So a little inf…
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here is the basic of basic C code
[code ... read from this space in BASIC, by saving programs and variables ... lump the bin in the memory of the system but I ... ". and exits safely back to BASIC - sadly no output on the ...z88dk sp1lib with fzxThe numbers dont seem to display properly? fzx by itself works [quote] // for targets supporting fzx // zcc +zx -vn -startup=31 -O3 -clib…
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#pragma output CRT_ENABLE_RESTART = 1 // not returning to basic ... = 1 // not returning to basic
#pragma output CRT_ENABLE_CLOSE = ... output CLIB_STDIO_HEAP_SIZE = 0 // no memory needed to create file descriptors ...z88dk : Support FunctionsJust a quick one here, I am looking to doing some dirty dirty code with C and load a screen$ file from the disk using "system( command )" - yes I …
... Memory that are used by system variables and then have the basic ...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 ...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 ...I think maybe I'll try my hand at making a game like Boggle next.Or maybe a sliding puzzle sort of thing? Although its a royal pain working out all those symbolic characters, its kind of rewarding when it works af…
... character around it - not from Basic, there won't be enough memory.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.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?Help getting a speccy back into a modern office environment!I have a 48K rubber key mounted in a mdf holder (sprayed black to match) that also holds a 10" LCD screen in a neat little "workstation" type package…
Numeric arrays: floating point or integer?I've just started programming a game in Sinclair BASIC (see the thread 'UFO Defence Command' in game ideas, although I'm going to call it ZXCOM ;) ).…
... programming a game in Sinclair BASIC (see the thread 'UFO ... , but by using a memory check PEEK formula I've ... uses a lot more memory as well as being ... I ever finish the game, memory will be getting tight! ... I programmed anything in Sinclair BASIC that I can't ...Trying to remember the name of a sci-fi seriesIf anyone can jog my memory it would be good. It was shown on TV either late 80's or early 90's but it was a repeat then, I seem to think it was m…
If anyone can jog my memory it would be good.
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The basic 'story' was a group of ...Memory Contention: A Hypothetical Fix?I have just had this crazy thought: If one were to wire an additional memory chip, say a 6264 8Kx8 SRAM, in parallel with the main memory so that it …
... were to wire an additional memory chip, say a 6264 8Kx8 ... , in parallel with the main memory so that it sits in ... the Z80 reads from main memory, it might be possible to ... reduce the effect of memory contention considerably. Possibly with the ...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 RickSpectrum 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 ...Help with adding graphicsHi, After like 20 years or so I started playing again with Spectrum stuff, especially programming. I tried to dig into machine code, but apart f…
... I'd play around with BASIC using BASin because of the ... graphic -> 2. put into memory -> 3. use it in ... ? Also anything easier/faster for BASIC coding than BASin?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 …
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LET C=0 ...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_compoNew BasinC v1.7 I was away from sinclair scene for a long time, I cannot find any time to log on to wos forums. I hope everybody is doing well here. As many of…
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Keep up the good basic coding and have fun.
memory snapshot to an external utility ... to File menu. (quickly saves basic as a tap file)
are there any basic conversions of machine code games out there?i need as many as possible as i would like to play around with them in basic.
i need as many as possible as i would like to play around with them in basic.
