C64 Dev Machine V099.77 PRO+LITE - C64 ULTIMATE Ready!

Devlog

• Documentation update
  May 30, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #dev, #machine, #documentation

  Just some minor updates, still to really fill it out with how each macro and asset editor works... Continue reading
• Micro update - Fix the Print_Ext BCD (for highscore displaying)
  May 30, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #dev, #machine, #score

  If you downloaded V099.77 yesterday, please download it again if you want to be able to display a score. I will be making a video on this later today... Continue reading
• C64 Dev Machine V099.77 is up
  May 29, 2026 by polytricity

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  FIXED - Macro Flip X was clobbering some zero page NEW - MACRO PRINT EXT is a new macro for displaying build in registers, vars, and numerics like score and lives etc perfect for Debugging. FIXED - Ma... Continue reading
• C64 ULTIMATE - INSTA-TEST (No USB req!)
  May 28, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64ultimate, #c64, #ultimate, #wifi, #web, #setup, #instant, #port, #test

  This version V099_76 will bring you even closer to the C64 ULTIMATE... I would say this is a pretty major milestone version, not only is the collision macro and flip macros fixed up, there is now the... Continue reading

  
• Please watch the video...Windows Pro users first.!
  May 27, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #ultimate

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• Mac hot fix - option keys act as left or right mouse button...
  May 26, 2026 by polytricity

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  For main U.I only so far, so left option to drag nodes in, click UI buttons, right option key double click on a node to delete it etc. Will work on implementing this to the other asset viewers where i... Continue reading
• Some new features
  May 26, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #commodore, #commodore64, #programming, #machine, #code, #assembly, #ide, #visual

  New version : V099.75 option key on mac acts like a mousebutton when dragging (only for nodes so far) charset editor you can ctrl/command select chars, and copy/paste/delete them copy_var macro added... Continue reading
• Move Mem , Sprite Expand XY are the highlights!
  May 22, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #game, #development, #6510, #6502, #machine, #code, #programming, #learning, #sprite, #bitmap, #charset, #editor, #mac, #pc, #windows, #macos, #osx

  The Move Mem macro (exclusive to the PRO license holders) will allow you to move sections of memory at run time. The new Expander macro will allow you to expand said sprites X or Y , a neat hardware r... Continue reading

  
• Updates for mac and windows
  May 21, 2026 by polytricity

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  #C64, #Programming, #Macos, #Mac

  FULLSCREEN TOGGLE NOW is F10 Key, windowed mode added for mac users. Macro Move for sprites now accepts Vars Move data macro added to move 1kb at a time per node Sprite editor compositor mode now sees... Continue reading
• Mac version - fully verified
  May 20, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #dev, #machine, #mac, #macOS, #verified, #codesigned

  Mac users: ALL FILES HAVE BEEN VERIFIED AND NOTARIZED so you should have no issues with your mac flagging these files now... please let me know in the comments if its all good now Signed — Developer... Continue reading
• MacOS version is up ready to test....
  May 19, 2026 by polytricity

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  #mac, #macOS, #C64, #dev, #assembler

  .... Please be gentle... This is the very first mac build, built on a macOS Ventura 2018 Laptop (Intel Silicon) so run in compatibility mode or if its not running, any issues, let me know via the disc... Continue reading
• BONUS update!
  May 18, 2026 by polytricity

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  #sprite, #compositor, #c64, #pixel-art

  Sprite editor now has a compositor mode. Fun example.!... Continue reading

  
• Mac version in progress
  May 18, 2026 by polytricity

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  #mac, #apple

  With help from the user base, a mac version is underway. Here is the video of it running on my mac book pro as well as some of the recent features... Continue reading
• V099.70
  May 17, 2026 by polytricity

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  FIXED - hash key not responding on Italian keyboard TWEAKED - MACRO spawn distance from left panel destroy, expanded. SPRITE EDITOR - New line tool (with pixel preview) Click to start, click to commit... Continue reading
• MACHINE CODE TABLES - Added
  May 16, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #machine, #code, #opcodes, #nemonics, #instructions

  This should be useful, print it big, or have it handy on your 2nd monitor if you have one. Its a first version, so please if you spot something I missed or made a mistake perhaps. Let me know. You can... Continue reading
• Brand NEW Sprite Editor!
  May 15, 2026 by polytricity

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  #sprite, #editor, #c64, #pixel, #art

  C64 Dev Machine now has SPRED64 (VERSION 2!) built-in, exclusive to Dev Machine.! New versions available will now flag up at the top of the app if you are on at least this version (new feature). New v... Continue reading

  
• New in V099.67
  May 13, 2026 by polytricity

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  #commodore, #64, #c64, #commodore64, #game, #development, #assembler, #creation, #tool, #engine, #editor

  - ORG warning if out of sensor range - MACRO_LOAD - now files can be stored on disk! - CONFLICT warning update (still a WIP) - CLEAR the INIT code (Finally!)... Continue reading
• Documentation updated
  May 13, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #development, #coding, #programming, #game, #creation, #creator, #editor

  Documentation has now been updated for the core features, full macro coverage will be in a new version with accompanying video tutorials and example files so you don't miss a trick! Please, if you lik... Continue reading
• Version V099.66 is ready with a NEW TUTORIAL!
  May 12, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #dev, #development, #commodore, #64, #assembly, #machine, #code, #sprite, #pixelart, #anim

  First off the update summary: And the Sprite Tutorial!... Continue reading
• New Training videos (and some fixes)
  May 11, 2026 by polytricity

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  #commodore, #c64, #tutorial, #training, #machine, #code, #programming

  - FIXED : BYTE DATA (asset) no longer errors with bad entries. - FIXED : TEXT DATA (asset) allows typing even with the pointer not over the window... Continue reading
• Fixes and updates
  May 11, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #programming, #commodore, #c64ultimate, #pixelart, #plants

  FIXED - Memory overlap issues not showing in the memory bar ADDED - note to most nodes that they are ONE-SHOT calls or JSR Based (Expects RTS) ADDED - Print macro now shows its Screen Ram and Colour R... Continue reading

  
• Sunday update new video!
  May 10, 2026 by polytricity

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  #programming, #c64, #pixelart, #chiptune

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• New UI themes and comments updated
  May 10, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #development, #ide, #coding, #code, #assembler, #assembly, #language, #machine, #dev, #commodore, #commodore64

  You can now edit the look of the UI by pressing the following top row keys: 6 : Grid toggle 7 : Left Panel looks 8 : Background image 9: Node looks 0: reset Comments node updated with more features ty... Continue reading

  
• C64 Dev Machine V099.64.1 PRO+LITE
  May 08, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #dev, #machine, #tool, #edit, #make, #games, #commodore, #ultimate

  Some stuff I forgot to cover, try pressing keys 7,8,9! LONG Video from yesterday: Enjoy!... Continue reading

  
• Hotfix to a hotfix
  May 02, 2026 by polytricity

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  #code, #6502, #assembly

  Only matters for the paid version, now handles: lda #<[SCREEN_RAM + $200] sta $a2 lda #>[SCREEN_RAM + $200] sta $a3 Correctly... Continue reading
• CODE hotfix !
  May 02, 2026 by polytricity

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  Fixed Low/high byte parsing... Continue reading
• C64 Dev Machine DEMO available !
  May 02, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #free, #demo, #sprite, #bitmap, #games, #editor, #maker

  All the nice updates now in the demo too!... Continue reading
• MAY UPDATE
  May 02, 2026 by polytricity

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  #commodore, #c64, #IDE, #coding, #bitmap, #sprite, #editor

  CHANGES: - BITMAP EDITOR : FIXED UNDO GLITCH, UNDO APPLIED TO LINE,CIRCLE,RECT and FILLS - ORG BLOCK COPY : FIXED CHILD NODES CONNECTION STATE - ASSET EDITORS : HIDES WORKSPACE GUI AND NODES WHEN OPEN... Continue reading
• V099.58.7 - URGENT BITMAP LOSS FIXES
  April 24, 2026 by polytricity

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  #commodore64, #c64, #bitmap, #development, #art, #pixel

  FINAL UPDATES BEFORE VERSION 1.0 around Mid May! (submitting critical bugs only) - Lots of core testing now... v099.58.7 - URGENT BITMAP LOSS FIXES - BITMAP EDITOR : FIXED DIMMING UI, UNDO GLITCH, UND... Continue reading
• C64 DEV MACHINE - ALPHA!
  April 22, 2026 by polytricity

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  #commodore64, #game, #creation, #making, #make, #games, #8bit, #pixel, #retro

  Lots of core fixes as well as a little project being worked on my myself and Analog-X64 : The SHUMP Begins! Its something to lean against for testing code works etc and so far so good. So I could not... Continue reading

  
• Recent work in progress
  April 22, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #shootemup, #shmup, #sprite, #bitmap, #6502, #coding

  No new version here but check out what is in development:... Continue reading

  
• Hotfix - text scroller working again.
  April 21, 2026 by polytricity

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  Sorry about that... Here is another update video of progress too!... Continue reading
• Stable 64FPS with code block usage
  April 20, 2026 by polytricity

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  ##code

  Code blocks were hitting frame rate when containing large amounts of code >600 lines or so Optimizations were put in place in the form of caching and dirty flags. Please report any bugs via discord: h... Continue reading
• TILE EDITOR - META TILES added!
  April 19, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #pixel, #pixelart, #map, #editor

  V099.56 ALPHA (19th APRIL 2026) NEW: Map editor meta tiles (up to 6x6 tiles supported) Map editor undo/redo Test file included: "MAP_DEMO_rough.json" TUTORIAL and UPDATE VIDEO:... Continue reading

  
• Hotfixes to C64 Dev Machine
  April 18, 2026 by polytricity

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  #commodore64, #c64, #commodore, #pixel, #sprite, #art, #code, #gamemaker

  V099.54.3 ALPHA (18th APRIL 2026) HOTFIX: F2 Assembly dump fixed up FIX: Allow the MAP and SCROLL nodes to work correctly "CORE_BITMAP_AND_MAPSCROLLER_TEST.json" UPDATED V099.54 ALPHA (17th APRIL 2026... Continue reading
• MATRIX RAIN FX!!
  April 17, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #matrix, #programming, #gamedev

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• Hotfix to SID and extra bitmap features
  April 17, 2026 by polytricity

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  Paid version updated, demo version will be updated tonight as I need to go make dinner!... Continue reading
• MILESTONE 3 - Last push!
  April 17, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #coding

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• C64 Bitmap Editing - SHOWCASE your work!
  April 16, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #commodore, #8bit, #retro, #pixelart, #sid, #scroller

  V099.48 (16th APRIL 2026) BITMAP features expanded. ASSET IMPORT auto rename for SID and BITMAP (renaming the asset will also affect the filename) MACRO TEXT SCOLLER now has PreNOP and PostNOP for fin... Continue reading
• C64 Dev Machine - Bitmap Editor
  April 14, 2026 by polytricity

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  V099.35 (14th APRIL 2026) BITMAP editing enabled (early version, more tools to come: Line, Rect, Circle, Fill, Grab, Color replace and Dithering... Continue reading
• UI FX and Bug fixes!
  April 13, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64

  Just some nice UI effect when you connect and node and do a build! Lost of bug fixes too! Plus 2 new videos!! and... Continue reading
• IRQ Handler added
  April 13, 2026 by polytricity

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  #commodore, #retro, #8bit, #pixelart, #gamedev, #assembler, #assembly

  V099 (13th APRIL 2026) lRQ HANDLER Node added > INIT >MUSIC >IRQ HANDLER IRQ's (up to 16 supported) Set IRQ Raster Lines and JSRs to call (set up JSRs in ORG blocks) Gameloop: core game loop code JMP... Continue reading

  
• DO YOU WANT TO MAKE COMMODORE 64 GAMES!?!!
  April 11, 2026 by polytricity

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  Then this is your tool of choice!... Continue reading
• HOTFIXES!!
  April 11, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64

  Not much more to say other than, have fun making games!!... Continue reading
• Version V098.4 + DEMO released!
  April 11, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #coding, #commodore, #assembly

  So close to Version 1.0 now: 1.0 will be a full graphics overhaul, code optimization, any additional bugs, full .D64 floppy disk support and maybe more! Expected around early May 2026 STREAM:... Continue reading

  
• Raster Splitting
  April 04, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #development, #dev, #machine, #commodore64, #commodore, #gamedev

  Raster splitting working nicely, so yes to multiplexing! Also, time to get organised!... Continue reading
• Hot fix / workaround for MACRO_IRQ functionality
  April 04, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #assembly, #assembler, #6502, #programming, #node, #visual, #scripting, #IDE, #vice

  Just an additional file added : MACRO_IRQ_NullSID_Workaround... Continue reading
• C64 Dev Machine: DEMO UPDATE !! Happy EASTER!
  April 04, 2026 by polytricity

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  Happy easter, I have released the first draft of Documentation as well as released this very much updated version of the DEMO to Version V096_2!! Demo files have been removed as new ones will be creat... Continue reading

  
• Autosaving added
  April 01, 2026 by polytricity

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  V095_2 (1st APRIL 2026) Autosaving enabled (every 3 minutes let me know if this should be less) Check save on leave for changes (window exit) Auto detect backups when opened. Some node wedge refinemen... Continue reading
• BIG update!
  March 31, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #commodore, #game, #maker

  V094_TSJSRBWC (31/3/26) Time for funny version suffixes...this TSJSRBWC stands for Text Scrolling JSR called and Backward compatible. The whole method was redone to cope with joystick input and other... Continue reading
• SFX , Optimizations, Drag multiple Nodes
  March 30, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #dev, #development, #machine, #engine, #ide, #commodore

  SFX added but in progress, I will make a proper video on it soon but this is all I have on it for now: Some new features:... Continue reading
• Undo and Redo added
  March 28, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #assembly, #undo, #redo

  Just what you need!... Continue reading
• Export PRG added
  March 27, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #IDE, #development, #engine

  Seems I forget to give you the option to export the PRG the tool creates, when you hit F5 it makes a temp one but I think it makes total snse to have it so you can show it off, share it and let them k... Continue reading
• Fixed a HotFix!
  March 27, 2026 by polytricity

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  I did not check EVERYTHING so just released the tiny patch that hopefully is good now =) THANKS!... Continue reading
• New Demo Tutorial and hotfix to Macro Move
  March 27, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #sprite, #movement, #tutorial

  Created this tutorial for the demo testers: (also fixed the bug!) Demo UI controls will differ slightly from the paid version. __________________DEMO ______________________ PAID Copy node: ALT+Drag CT... Continue reading
• New Look!
  March 26, 2026 by polytricity

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  V089.5 (26/3/26) MAP asset editor changes to support Hires only (colours 0-15) and Mixed MC/Hires (HR) modes. Scroller updated to work correctly with these. Auto save window size and position UI visua... Continue reading

  
• Anim and Collision macro working
  March 25, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #commodore, #development, #IDE, #dev, #machine

  You now use the byte data to control animations. Collision seems to be working well for sprite-sprite and sprite-char!... Continue reading
• ANIM and COLLISION initial versions
  March 24, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #node, #code, #drag, #drop, #create, #develop, #develomnet, #engine, #IDE

  Lots of general cleanup, a few bug fixes (maybe even introducing new ones, who knows!) V088 (24/3/26) First draft of ANIM and COLLISION Macros Minor bug fixes ENJOY!... Continue reading

  
• Macro IRQ added
  March 23, 2026 by polytricity

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  V087_6 (23/3/26) More node based bug fixes Bug fix to Byte data asset Mapping boxes now move org chains and var chains with them Grid and tabbing refined IRQ Macro added (first draft) updated example... Continue reading
• Version 087_A is here!
  March 22, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #commodore, #editor, #maker, #game, #engine, #node, #code, #assembly, #6502, #assembler

  V08&_A (22/3/26) New UI controls (ALT/Middle mouse/arrow keys) to PAN Mouse wheel to zoom or PageUp/Down Double-Right click to delete nodes CTRL+drag nodes to copy them CTRL+drag in space to select no... Continue reading
• C64 Dev Machine - STRING variable type
  March 17, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #development, #6502, #6510, #assembler, #macro, #engine, #commodore64, #commodore, #game

  Recent changes: V086_C (17/3/26) Press R/J for RTS(rti if R on node) and JMP(jsr if J on node) Address labels auto rename New var type : strings as well as Text data asset able to be used Panning now... Continue reading
• SPRED64 now INTEGRATED/INCLUDED!!
  March 17, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #sprite, #editor

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• A C64 Development Engine for anyone!
  March 15, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #development, #dev, #engine, #commodore, #assembly, #tool

  Check out this Demo showing Bitmap, Raster-Split Text Scroller, Sprite, Music... pretty much all you need to get started in making a close-to-the-machine-bone game... Continue reading
• Scroller stable with bitmap, sprites and music!
  March 14, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #editor, #engine, #development, #dev, #machine, #commodore, #retro, #game

  It has been an absolute journey to get things this far. I cannot stop... too much coffee and lack of sleep it catching up now and I find rests do more good these days. Found myself losing days over a... Continue reading
• C64 Dev Machine - V076 - Scrolling in progress
  March 11, 2026 by polytricity

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  #commodore, #c64, #game, #engine, #machine, #code, #6502, #assembly, #CAVE, #IDE

  Scrolling is half way there, for now it will just auto scroll part of a map to the left without any control, I just wanted to get this version out there since it had some other fixes and the scrolling... Continue reading

  
• V068 is up and Stable (for most things!)
  March 07, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #node, #based, #machine, #code, #editor, #game, #engine, #commodore

  Finally got charset and Bitmap stuff nailed down, next is mastering sprites so they are fool-proof! Fixed bitmap issue (Bitmaps best loaded at $4000) VIC BANK 1 VIC node not needed for bitmaps, as its... Continue reading
• IMPROVEMENTS! Maybe you can make a game... but more to do!
  March 06, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #engine, #developemnt, #tool, #machine, #code, #assembly, #node

  The last few days have been bug after bug, tidying up code, making sure its stable at 64 FPS (yes 64 because why not). Assets now neatly contained, Nodes all tested and working well for now, more feat... Continue reading
• Updated to V062 - Genetal Testing Version
  March 04, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #editor, #code, #6502, #assembler, #assembly

  Great progress has been made and the core features are solid. I'll now be moving into a more polished phase ... putting together tutorials to help you get started, and working through any remaining bu... Continue reading
• C64 Dev machine Demo
  March 01, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #dev, #development, #machine, #editor, #constructor, #construction, #tool

  C64 Dev machine V050 is now a FREE DEMO to share and play around with. Pay at least $5 now to get all newer versions V051 and newer for free forever. Planned price increases: $10 at version V075 and $... Continue reading

  
• C64 Dev Machine Version 024
  February 21, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #dev, #editor, #coder, #coding, #nodes

  Worked through the night to make lots of fixes and improvements! New video coming soon... Continue reading

  
• Opcodes updated
  February 20, 2026 by polytricity

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  #c64, #commodore, #coding, #tool

  Pretty sure you can mess about to your hearts content now!... Continue reading
• Updated C64 Dev Machine
  February 20, 2026 by polytricity

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  #C64, #Assemble, #Node, #Editor

  Are you keeping up with the COMMODORE or is the COMMODORE keeping up with YOU!!... Continue reading