Software for “Making the Most of the Micro - Introducing Graphics”

This is the BBC Micro software used in the programme. The programs can be run in your browser. Select one and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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C0

Draws a series of concentric circles for a 'high resolution' test

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This program self-runs without need for user input

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GRAPHIC

Draws a succession of different animating graphics

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This program self-runs without need for user input

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INVADER

Runs the classic 'Space Invaders' graphics game

Instructions
This program self-runs and then you should play it: To move left and right use 'Z' and 'X', To fire use <return>

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BARS09

Runs and animating bar graph, written in BASIC

Instructions
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CHARS13

Displays a character from the ASCII code that you enter as a number, and the 'VDU 23' description of this character - You can then modify the look of the character

Instructions
Enter an ASCII code as a number (e.g. 206 <return>), and then you can modify the look of this pixel by pixel by <Space> and 'X' , moving across the grid via the arrow keys

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FILL4

Runs a 'fill' routine, filling red and blue colours into a shape

Instructions
This program self-runs without need for user input. It is complete when the 'time taken' is displayed on screen

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MANPROG

Displays defined characters that allow a jumping man animation

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ASCII

Displays the character, its ASCII code and the binary representation of any character you enter from the keyboard

Instructions
This Program is ready for you to tap any character key(s) from your keyboard that you chose to press (to see their ASCII codes)

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BEE10

Displays higher resolution characters- Bees that buzz around their flowers

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