Sinclair ZX80 / ZX81 / Z88 Forums

I would but the blinking problem for any line past 67 is so annoying, I have to stop around 60 or so.

TMAOne wrote: ↑Mon Nov 19, 2018 11:19 pm Wow, that's a pretty high hurdle you've set yourself to. Adventure in 2K,... not easy.

I honestly can't tell whether that's sarcasm or appreciation

this is a new game I made utilizing just 2k of ram. enjoy. it's supposed to be short as I am still getting used to the BASIC on the zx81 though any tips to improve it would be nice

anything else? maybe a video comparison?

any differences that stand out to you? drawbacks?

any luck?

I've always been fascinated by the Zx80 and 81 and was wondering if I should move to Europe to acquire one, seeing as the prices on Ebay over here are overblown ($500 last I checked for a complete set). anyway, is it cheaper across the pond? do they still make them? and seeing as US/UK exchange rate...

it's supposed to be all text with the dungeons changing color as you go. I don't want to add graphics because I suck at it, besides, the goal is to keep the program under 4000 lines of code, or I could fudge it and write a new program.

The keyboard you link to would not help you with the wobble. I did not have a ZX81 back in the day. The first project for my current ZX81 was to build an external keyboard. they are two separate questions, perhaps I should rephrase: 1. How did the wobble effect the zx81 and how was it fixed 2. was ...