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Hi!
Wow, this has taken way too long to put together, so please accept my apologies. I will aim to put more stuff out more regularly in future.
This time around, following my look at the Acorn joysticks for the BBC Micro, I’m programming a 20-line routine that comes printed with the joysticks instructions. After finding the PDF online, I thought it might be interesting to type it up and see how it works.
I had hoped to add some commentary on some of the commands, but something happened…
Let’s just say years of typing in Commodore 64 programs lead me into a false sense of security, and that programming in BBC BASIC has an important difference.
I’ve attached the Etch code below, as part of the Acorn joysticks manual.
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
