Getting Basic Running on a Homemade 6502 Breadboard Computer

🛠️Adapting Microsoft BASIC for 6502 requires cloning the GitHub repository and modifying the config and defines files.

📝Debugging errors in the build process is crucial for successful adaptation of BASIC for a custom computer.

🖥️The zero page and RAM address configuration should be adjusted to work with the custom computer's hardware.

🧪Testing and refining the custom version of BASIC ensures compatibility with the homemade computer.

🚀Building a customized version of BASIC allows for running programs on the homemade computer.

What is the first step in adapting Microsoft BASIC for 6502 to a homemade computer?

—The first step is to clone the GitHub repository containing Microsoft BASIC for 6502.

How can I modify the configuration files to work with my homemade computer?

—You can modify the config file to specify the version of BASIC you need and the defines file to adjust the zero page and RAM address configuration.

What should I do if I encounter errors during the build process?

—Carefully read the error messages and refer to the documentation and comments in the code to understand the cause of the errors. Adjust the necessary variables and configurations to resolve the errors.

Why is adjusting the zero page and RAM address configuration important?

—The zero page and RAM address configuration determines the location of variables and data stored in memory. Adapting it to match your homemade computer's hardware is essential for proper functionality.

What should I do after successfully adapting Microsoft BASIC for 6502 to my homemade computer?

—You can now run programs written in BASIC on your homemade computer. Test and refine the custom version of BASIC to ensure compatibility and performance.

00:00Introduction to adapting Microsoft BASIC for 6502 for a homemade computer.

02:59Exploring the make script that generates different versions of BASIC.

08:17Understanding and modifying the config and defines files for the custom computer.

09:32Troubleshooting errors and defining necessary variables for successful adaptation.

09:54Completing the build process and preparing to test the custom version of BASIC.