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Frame-Based Animation on the BBC Micro

One of the fun things you can do in BBC BASIC is create frame-based animations using custom characters. In this tutorial, we will explain how the following program makes a stickman walk from left to right across the screen. Here

Drawing Shapes on a BBC Micro

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,

Bitmap ASCII Characters for the BBC Micro

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

BBC Micro – Creating a Text-Based Adventure Story Game

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

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

BBC Micro – Organising Files on a Disk

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

Getting Started with the BBC Micro (Model B)

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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