Chris Garrett

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#Making + #RetroComputer / #RetroGaming + #Programming blogger
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Run Commodore BASIC Anywhere with CBM-BASIC (Not an Emulator)

CBM-BASIC is a Commodore-style interpreter that runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Write and run *useful* BASIC code on your PC without an emulator.

https://retrogamecoders.com/cbm-basic/

Run Commodore BASIC Anywhere with CBM-BASIC (Not an Emulator)

CBM-BASIC is a Commodore-style interpreter that runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Write and run BASIC code on your PC without an emulator.

Retro Game Coders

PETVaders playable demo now up on my itch.io page either as a PRG download or play in your web browser:

makerhacks.itch.io/petvaders/

Use W and D to move, and Space to fire

#retogames #pet

PETVaders now has full alien formation movement and scoring

How would YOU move 50 aliens left/right/down in formation while allowing the player to move and fire bullets, with collision detection, alien kills, and protective bases that you can destroy? All on a 6502 at 1mhz

https://youtu.be/Kd0w5YaczmQ

PETVADERS XC-BASIC3 game demo - Part 3

YouTube

Programming a shoot 'em up for the Commodore PET using XC-BASIC3

https://retrogamecoders.com/xc-basic-shoot-em-up/

XC-BASIC Shoot 'em Up: Programming the PET Part 2

In "Programming the Commodore PET part 2" we start coding a single-screen shoot 'em up video game using XC-BASIC.

Retro Game Coders

WIP - picked back up the idea of PETZerk (Bezerk demake) for the Commodore PET but in XC-BASIC instead of C this time around.

Originally I was going to fill the screen but by fitting it into a 20x20 character grid I can also more easily port to Vic 20 with user defined characters 🤓

Top tips to get the best out of the #R36S portable retro games console
https://retrogamecoders.com/r36s-tips/
Getting the Most Out of Your R36S

The R36S portable retro games console is pretty great right out of the box, but here are the best tips to get the best out of it

Retro Game Coders

I've had some time to get to know the c64u so here is my verdict and as a developer what I would like to see next ...

https://retrogamecoders.com/c64-ultimate-review/

How to Emulate a C64 Modem and Dial a BBS Using Vice

Configure Vice and install modem emulation so your virtual C64 can get online and dial Bulletin Board Systems (BBS)

Retro Game Coders

Have you been wanting to get into vintage computer repairs? Here is how I have been learning to do retro refurbs:

https://retrogamecoders.com/learning-retrocomputer-electronics/

#retrocomputers

Audio-in mod on Amstrad CPC 464 based on Noel’s Retro Lab approach seems to work well. Next up add tape drive control signals … 🎶 🕹️