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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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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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