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(Short: BJ64)
BJ64 is a javascript implementation of Commodore64 basic, that is intended to run in the browser. It includes the full screen basic editor.
Note: This is NOT a Commodore 64 (full) emulator. What is the difference? Check Here.
- Runs in any (modern*) browser
- No need to install
- Optimized for editing basic programs
- Vic2 emulation (poke/peek); Sprites, Text mode, full PETSCII character set
- Screen editor emulation
- PETSCII control characters. Example: clear/home. Colors: White, Black, Red, ...
- Tries to be 99% basic compatible
- Added modern features
- Classic look and feel editing environment
- Storage. Save / Load your programs to browser storage.
You can either download the package (not yet), or go to the hosted website to use it.
Why did I create this implementation of commodore 64 basic?
Mostly because I wanted a website where I could just do cool C64 basic programming, without installing an emulator (such as VICE).
Also, I find Emulators, as fantastic as they are, lacking when it comes to keyboard help. And especially on old computers like the commodore 64, keyboard layout / help, is crucial. Basic coding needs many PETSCII characters, and looking them up in a table again and again is tedious.
Note: I found this out the hard way, when I tried to type in a listing from "Commodore Info" magazine, and found I am constantly trying to figure out which key combo to use.
Also I want to be able to import / export / C64 basic programs as text files. ".PRG" files are great, but impossible to edit in a modern editor.
I also wanted a way to share commodore 64 basic programs in an easy way, for example on facebook or twitter.