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     The Octalyzer - An Apple IIe Emulator for Fun and Education
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  Edited 2017 (for personal use) by: James Davis, Beagle Buddy #227.
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                            The Octalyzer
                   An Apple //e Emulator for Today!

                       <http://octalyzer.com/>
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Hello!

Introducing the Octalyzer, an innovative new all-in-one platform for exploring computing history, starting with the Apple II! The Octalyzer is a multi-tasking Apple IIe emulator, with enhanced (but compatible) language interpreters, expanded modern capabilities, and (eventually) an integrated on-line bulletin-board system and media library for exploring computing’s past with all the comforts of the present.

                         [Opening Screenshot]

The next generation of emulators, the Octalyzer hopes to encourage learning and creativity by eliminating barriers and providing incentives for our users to collaborate and code. We believe that fostering a good understanding of the roots of modern technology is critical to the development of our future IT professionals, and the Octalyzer is intended to (eventually) do just that:

* Discover a wealth of 1980s computer software in an easy-to-navigate environment.
* Learn to code in pioneering educational languages through a fun interactive storyline.
* Write new programs or enhance classic ones with modern functions and commands.
* Read vintage computing books and magazines, and watch new and period videos.
* Play both classic and modern styled, retro-inspired games with new friends on-line.
* Create 8-bit graphics and music; interact / collaborate with others; and share.
* Designed with modern youth in mind, with special attention given to aesthetics and usability.
* Improvements include 3D graphics, camera control and more to modernise vintage gameplay.

                         [Second Screenshot]

It’s a “fantasy console” with its roots firmly grounded in history! (The Apple II meets PICO-8)

The Octalyzer is still in early development, but you can try it out now! You can get MacOS, Linux and Windows versions in the Download area.

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                            The Octalyzer
                   An Apple //e Emulator for Today!

                  <http://octalyzer.com/downloads/>
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                    [Download Opening Screenshot]

Thank you for downloading the technology preview of the Octalyzer! Enhancements are coming all the time — but don’t worry, the Octalyzer is auto-updating so you’ll never miss a beat.

Currently the Octalyzer features full-screen Apple IIe emulation with decent compatibility, USB and mouse-controlled joystick support, cloud disk library (when logged-in to Octa-Link), 3D camera support, 3D LOGO, enhanced BASIC interpreters, custom file browser and editor, and remote screen sharing.

Check out the Quick Start page for some tips and basic control keys.

macOS / OSX (64-bit, 10.8 or newer)
Windows (32-bit)
Windows (64-bit)
Linux (32-bit, needs PortAudio)
Linux (64-bit, needs PortAudio)

Having problems? Found a bug? E-mail info@amperage.org.au

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                            The Octalyzer
                   An Apple //e Emulator for Today!

               <http://octalyzer.com/getting-started/>
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QUICK HELP

When the Octalyzer is first run, it will create an Octalyzer folder in your home directory.

To access disk images (.DSK, .PO, .DO, .NIB) from your local file system in the enhanced CATALOG, place them in this folder.

You can also drop disk images on to the window in order to mount them. If you are at the startup splash screen, the disk will boot automatically. Otherwise you can press Shift-Control-Backspace to reboot.

You can use the mouse to control the paddles / joystick, or use a USB gamepad. If a game doesn’t seem to be responding to keyboard control, press the Caps Lock key and try again.

GENERAL KEYS

Shift-Control-`: Browse the file system, mount disks, reboot, more.

Shift-Control-C: Break into the Octalyzer monitor.

Shift-Control-D, #: Voxel Depth

Shift-Control-G, #: Choose graphics mode, where # is
1: Dot Matrix Color
2: Voxel Cube Color
3: Raster Color (Default)
4: Dot Matrix Mono
5: Voxel Cube Mono
6: Raster Mono

== NOTE: Press control key combo, release, then number
== within 2 seconds.

Shift-Control-H: Toggle this help screen.

Shift-Control-I: Take screenshot (stored in $HOME/Octalyzer folder)

Shift-Control-J, #: Reverse controller axes
0: Normal
1: Reversed

Shift-Control-L, #: Load memory snapshot #. Each unique disk image has its own bank of 0-9 snapshots.

Shift-Control-M: Switch mouse paddle control
1: Virtual Joystick
2: Virtual ‘D-Pad’
3: Off (for USB game pad use)

Shift-Control-P, #: Choose between 4:3, 35:24, 16:9 and 1:1 aspect ratios.
1: 35:24 (square pixels)
2: 4:3
3: 1:1
4: 16:9

Shift-Control-R, B: Record to file with live-recording buffer “header”
R: Record to file
S: Save live-recording buffer to file
W: Live Recording (Press S-C-[ to “live rewind”)

Shift-Control-S, #: Save memory snapshot #. Each unique disk image has its own bank of 0-9 snapshots.

Shift-Control-T, #: Choose tint mode
1: Color (no tint)
2: Black and White
3: Green screen
4: Amber

Shift-Control-V: Paste text into an Octalyzer editor or interpreter. Click-and-drag over text to copy it to clipboard.

Shift-Control-W, #: CPU Warp
1: 25%
2: 50%
3: 100%
4: 200%
5: As fast as possible!

Shift-Control-[: Rewind (when playing a recording or in “live recording” mode)
Shift-Control-]: Forward (when in rewind)

Shift-Control-+: Volume up
Shift-Control--: (minus) Volume down

Shift-Control-Space: Pause

Shift-Cntl-Back: Reboot

Shift-Backspace: Reset

AltOption-Enter: Switch between windowed and full-screen modes

CAMERA CONTROLS

Option+Cursor Keys: Orbit around model up, down, left and right

Control-Option+Cursor Keys: Shift model up, down, left and right

Shift-Option+Cursor Keys: Zoom in and out, rotate left and right

BOOT FLAGS

Start the Octalyzer with -help flag for a list of flags.

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                            The Octalyzer
                   An Apple //e Emulator for Today!

                   <http://octalyzer.com/road-map/>
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Features

Current features include cross-platform compatibility (Mac, Linux and Windows), OpenGL rendering (OpenAL audio) allowing for voxel lo-res pixels and camera movement, Airheart compatibility (most everything runs), mouse and USB gamepad paddle/joystick support, integrated file manager…

There’s a whole heap more stuff if you log in to Octa-Link, but there also be dragons there.

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                            The Octalyzer
                   An Apple //e Emulator for Today!

                 <http://octalyzer.com/screenshots/>
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                            The Octalyzer
                   An Apple //e Emulator for Today!

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                       New Main-branch Release!

This release improves audio and video rendering and fixes a large number of bugs. There are also a number of cosmetic improvements.

If you have a copy of the Octalyzer already, all you need to do is open it, and it will self-update. Otherwise, download a copy!

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  O  March 27, 2017 
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First Public Release!

Today we’ve released a techology preview/beta/alpha/…?

You can play Apple II games on it!

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  O  February 25, 2017
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