SHack MEMBERS

Welcome to the 8-Bit Shack Members Section!

Your ultimate resource for accessing in-depth technical information about the suite of software products specifically designed for the 6502 architecture.

The section contains a wealth of comprehensive “deep dive” articles that delve into the intricacies and design choices of various games, demos, and tools that utilize Applesoft BASIC, 6502 Assembler, and the various custom-written tools and libraries that breathe new life into the 6502 family of computers.

Whether you’re a passionate enthusiast eager to expand your knowledge or a dedicated developer seeking to enhance your skills, this resource caters to everyone.

Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking for something specific but can’t find it, don’t hesitate to reach out to the developers. We’ll do our best to put together an article or respond directly to your query.

Games

Angry Birds

A article that describes the various stages of the development of the game.

Undead

A breakdown of the game and how it was created.

DEMOs and ANIMATIONS

XMAS 2109

Learn how Santa was animated, the snow effect was created and more.

3D Starfield Generator

Starting with your standard coming at your star field effect, the developer takes it a bit further.

Twister Demo

Learn how the effect was created using simple math.

Libraries

FFEdit (Fast Frame Editor)
Documentation

Keyboard shortcuts and more

TOOLS and UTILITIES