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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…
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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. -
Coding WorkflowHello All, I'm trying to work out an easy coding workflow. I'd like to be able to code in an modern text editor, compile the code to a .tap file and…
... Code with the ZX Basic Extension (for Basic) and Z80 Pasmo Extension ... a .tap file from ZX Basic as follows:
Text File ... tap file using Boriel ZX Basic (zxbasic-1.5.3-win32 ... /> This generates the tap file without a problem. But when I ... -
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? -
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
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Spectrum 128k +2 Grey and DivMMC reader problemHi guys, I am trying to figure out why the DivMMC reader do not work on a Spectrum 128k +2 grey I grabbed recently over the net. What is for sure…
... prompt is normal and writing basic instructions is ok.
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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…
... mat, nothing special, just a basic mouse mat, and I ran ... local computer shop had some basic ones for a fiver, but ... -Mats-R-US opened up without telling me, and destroyed the ... -
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 Defence ... up 3K - and that's without including the variables, which include ... I programmed anything in Sinclair BASIC that I can't remember ... -
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 ... -
Replacing lower RAM 4116 ZX Spectrum 48k - desoldering advice please?A long post, but interesting pictures perhaps. :) I'd like some advice: (also apologies I think I picked the wrong 'Hardware' category for this, plea…
... 'm testing the board alone without the keyboard connected. (That'll ... got the system booting to BASIC, I believe?)
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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 -
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 ... -
Custom Menus on the ZX Spectrum +3Today, my Friends, i have the pleasure of presenting a program i have written which gives a set of custom menus on the +3. The main features of my p…
... to use the Calculator without leaving the +3 BASIC editor
and ... the same as [b]+3 BASIC[/b] in the standard menu ... , and to return to +3 BASIC with [b]RANDOMIZE USR 23354 ... -
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 -
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.
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Saving in BASIC in ESXDOS, the date is interesting :)I just got my hands on a divMMC Enjoy Mini. What a fantastic device!!! So I tried saving/loading basic programs to the disk. A curious thing happens.…
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multiface basic loaderdoes anyone know how I can see whats in the basic loader of the multiface 1 and 128 basic loaders and how I could convert a tape save from the 1 and…
does anyone know how I can see whats in the basic loader of the multiface 1 and 128 basic loaders
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i need a sideways scrolling program written in basicso like ghosts and goblins it scrolls along with the player. i had help with this before in making a tunnel game but this time i need it to be a able…
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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…
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SpecEmu startet with or without Adminrights uses different INI-File - Sugg.: INI File in SpecEmu-DirHi, when I start SpecEmu "as Administrator" or not "as Administrator" uses different SpecEmuWindow.ini-File in different locations: C:\Windows\Sp…
... SpecEmu sometimes with and sometimes without Admin-Rights. So I sometimes ... -
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?
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+2 crashes upon pressing some keysYears ago I purchased off ebay a mint condition, Dixons special offer boxed UK-made issue 1 +2. I did not use it so much until recently however, focu…
... (i.e. not under the BASIC prompt) if I press keys ... the computer passed them all without problems.
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"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 …
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How to hack Youth ClubNot sure if this belongs in Games or Spectrum Basic. But anyway : There was a type-in called Youth Club that I was fond of : http://www.worldofspe…
... belongs in Games or Spectrum Basic. But anyway : There was a ... Mugsy, but without the graphics.
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Have I got a mystery for you!All morning I worked on this set of 12 UDG's to draw a better looking tank. I created the UDG's and wrote the program in Basic using BASin for Beginn…
... and wrote the program in Basic using BASin for Beginners after ... static picture of the tank without the animated tracks. Wheres the ... -
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 ... /copying-a-screen-in-zx-basic-in-1-second/p1
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Where's Mr Clowder when I need him?What happened to F-Clowder? I hope he's alright and hasn't had some setback keeping him away from here? He got me wound up to do graphics for a game…
... couldn't have done it without the college's top of ... it was UDG's and Basic!
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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?
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ZEsarUX-7.1Hi! There’s a new stable version of ZEsarUX, version 7.1! The next 24th of September it will be 5 years old :) So this is a special anniversary…
... with tokens), .baszx80 (Basic ZX80 with tokens), .baszx81 (Basic ZX81 with tokens ... ), Z88 basic files with tokens ... my machine, on a compilation without optimization (O2)
Improved ...
