TrashBox-80

Your 48K BASIC Microcomputer

$2.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Welcome to TrashBox-80 - the microcomputer nobody asked for, from Radio Smack! Step back into the golden age of home computing with a lovingly recreated TRS-80 Model I-style experience built for retro-computing fans, BASIC programmers, and anyone who misses the days when a blinking cursor was an invitation to explore. TrashBox-80 recreates the feel of a classic 48K microcomputer, complete with a green-screen display, block cursor, virtual keyboard, and Level II BASIC-style programming environment. POWER UP. GET A PROMPT. START TYPING. No accounts. No complicated setup. Just a computer, a cursor, and BASIC. PROGRAM IN BASIC Write, edit, run, save, and load BASIC programs directly inside TrashBox-80. Experiment with classic commands, create your own programs, learn old-school programming, or see just how much you can accomplish with a few lines of BASIC. Whether you remember typing programs from magazines or you are discovering classic BASIC for the first time, TrashBox-80 gives you a hands-on way to explore the roots of personal computing. BUILT-IN ARCADE Don't feel like programming? Head over to the Arcade. TrashBox-80 includes a collection of retro-inspired games designed to capture the simple, addictive fun of early home computers. Play Blockdrop, blast through space in Astro Blaster, test your luck at Blackjack and Acey-Ducey, play Hangman, explore text adventures, and more. The intentionally old-school graphics and gameplay are part of the experience. CLASSIC COMPUTER EXPERIENCE * TRS-80 Model I-inspired interface * 48K-era computing experience * Level II BASIC-style programming * Authentic green-screen presentation * Blinking block cursor * Built-in translucent virtual keyboard * External keyboard support * BREAK key support * Write and run your own BASIC programs * Save and load programs locally * Built-in retro Arcade * Quick Guide included * Works without requiring an account * Designed for newcomers and longtime retro-computing fans LEARN. CODE. PLAY. TrashBox-80 isn't just a simulation of an old computer screen. It's an interactive tribute to an era when turning on a computer meant you were immediately ready to program it. Type a BASIC program. RUN it. Break it. Fix it. Save it. Then waste the next hour playing Blockdrop. Just like nature intended. RADIO SMACK TRASHBOX-80 MICRO COMPUTER SYSTEM Modern computers have millions of times more processing power. TrashBox-80 has a blinking green cursor. We know which one is cooler. Ready?

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This update makes working with programs and virtual disks easier and more reliable. • Fixed unnecessary save warnings. Save, Discard, or Cancel now appears when replacing a BASIC program with unsaved changes. • Import CMD programs and companion files into new or existing writable TrashBox data disks. • Added clear choices to replace or skip duplicate filenames, or cancel the import. • Improved file selection and handling for BASIC programs, machine-code files, cassette images, and supported disk images. • Improved automatic local disk saving and reopening from your Library. • Added clearer errors for unsupported formats, read-only disks, and insufficient disk space.

Version 1.0.1

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    Information

    Seller
    Nathan Baughman
    Size
    3.8 MB
    Category
    Developer Tools
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    © NDB Software
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    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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