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Drawing Shapes on a BBC Micro

Administrator — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:34:59 +0000

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the MOVE, DRAW, and PLOT commands in BBC BASIC to create and fill shapes. By the end you will understand: How screen modes work How coordinates work How to draw triangles,…

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Bitmap ASCII Characters for the BBC Micro

Administrator — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:47:59 +0000

One of the features that made the BBC Micro such a powerful machine for games programming was the ability to redefine characters and turn text into graphics. Many classic BBC Micro games use custom characters to create sprites, icons and…

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Football League Table using an API

Administrator — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:33:11 +0000

In many modern programs and websites, data does not come from a file stored on your computer. Instead, it is often retrieved live from the internet. One of the most common ways this happens is through an API. In this…

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BBC Micro – Creating a Text-Based Adventure Story Game

Administrator — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:33:57 +0000

This tutorial is the fourth of a set of lessons/tutorials that focus on: Lesson 1: How to operate a BBC Micro Computer (Getting Started) Lesson 2: How to organise your files on a disk Lesson 3: How to write and…

BBC Micro – My First Program

Administrator — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:09:01 +0000

This tutorial is the third of a set of lessons/tutorials that focus on: Lesson 1: How to operate a BBC Micro Computer (Getting Started) Lesson 2: How to organise your files on a disk Lesson 3: How to write and…

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BBC Micro – Organising Files on a Disk

Administrator — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:33:19 +0000

This tutorial is the second of a set of lessons/tutorials that focus on: Lesson 1: How to operate a BBC Micro Computer (Getting Started) Lesson 2: How to organise your files on a disk Lesson 3: How to write and…

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Getting Started with the BBC Micro (Model B)

Administrator — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:25:48 +0000

The BBC Microcomputer Model B (often called the Beeb) was a popular computer in UK schools in the 1980s. It was made in the UK by Acorn Computers Ltd. During its lifespan there were over 1.5 million units manufactured from…

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Computer Hardware: CPU and Memory – Crossword

Administrator — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:11:12 +0000

How well do you really know the inner workings of a computer? From the lightning-fast calculations of the CPU to the different types of memory that store data, computer hardware is full of essential components that quietly power everything we…

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Computer Science Legislation (UK) – Take the Quiz

Administrator — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:53:20 +0000

When people use computers, phones and the internet, they create and share huge amounts of data and digital content. To protect people and organisations, the UK has several important laws that control how technology can be used. In this activity,…

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Mission Artemis (Python Challenge)

Administrator — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:01:17 +0000

The Artemis program is a Moon exploration program led by the NASA. Its aim is to re-establish a human presence on the Moon for the first time since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. It will consists of different missions…

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