Short manual for PC-1360
Usage of the PC-1360 as a calculator:
Only in RUN
MODE
Type the
numbers, brackets, operators and commands (SIN, COS, EXP...) like the original
term.
Writing and editing of BASIC programs:
Only in PROGRAM MODE
First write the line number then data, commands, calculations, etc. To save the line press ENTER. To enter a stored line press the cursor left or right. You can change the line with up and down. The INS key inserts a free place, DEL deletes the character below the blinking cursor. You can abbreviate commands: P. -> PRINT, I. -> INPUT. To delete a line, simply type the number and then ENTER: 10 [ENTER] deletes line 10. To copy a line just use cursor left and then overwrite the line number with the new number and press ENTER. To overwrite an existing line simply write a line with the same number and press ENTER. If an error occurred the cursor will appear at the location where the error occurred when you press up or down. When you press ENTER then or restart the program this will stop. If you press CLS and then up or down, you will jump to the end or beginning of the program.
The mathematics of PC-1360:
Rank list
of operators: Brackets, variables, functions, exponent, sign, * /, + -,
comparisons, logical operators (AND, OR, NOT)
Hexadecimal
numbers start with a & (i.e. &3F)
Variables
are assigned with a = (X=35), the name can have up to 2 characters A..Z, 0..9
(must start with a letter)
Special
functions of the PC-1360:
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DEF
key + character in dark marked area: Fast start of program given this letter at
the line beginning, i.e.: 10 "S" PRINT 2*2: END
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SML
key: Small letters
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DEL key:
Deletes the character below the cursor
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INS
key: Inserts a space (looks like [ ]) to be overwritten with a character.
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CLS
key: Clear screen
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BRK
key: Stops a running BASIC program or switches the computer on after auto power
down.
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RESET
key (back cover): Deletes the RAM card and resets the PC. Press Y to
initialise.
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RESET
+ any key: Only resets the PC, the memory will not be deleted.
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MODE
key: Switches between program and run mode.
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RESERVE
mode: SHIFT + MODE: With SHIFT + character (in the dark marked area) you can
edit shortcuts for text macros. Press enter to store the macro. A @ is the
equivalent to the enter key.
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SHIFT
key + character (dark area): Macro is executed if it exists.
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Abbreviations:
Type the first letter(s) and a dot of
the command and the next fitting command will replace it, i.e.: B.
<ENTER> -> BEEP
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Cursor
keys: Navigate in programs and terms. After enter you can get back with <-
or -> in most cases (when a result was displayed). In programs you can
scroll up and down or show the running line after a break or input.
-
Strings
must stand between „". At the end of a line you can forget the last " !
Programming
the PC-1360:
Only in PRG
MODE
Commands:
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ABS,
ABS(): Absolute value of the given term. The brackets are only necessary when a
whole term is used.
i.e.: ABS 12 – ABS (23*2-78) + ABS X * ABS (Y-X)
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ACS,
ACS(): Arcuscosinus, else like ABS
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AREAD
variable: Reads the last result on the screen and stores it in the given
variable, i.e.: 10: "S": AREAD I$: PRINT I$
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ARUN
line: At the very beginning of the BASIC programs in the first line it will
execute a RUN. You can use a label like "A" or "MYPROG", too.
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ASC
char: Returns the ASCII code of the first given character or variable content.
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ASN:
Arcussinus, like ABS
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ATN:
Arcustangens, like ABS
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AUTOGOTO:
Like ARUN, but it doesn't delete variables.
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BEEP
count 0..65535 (, frequency 0..255, length 0..65535): Makes sounds: Height of
sound n in 0..255, length in 0..65535, this formula gives the frequency
of the tone 
, you can use my BASIC program "Notedit" which is a small
music editor. Without the terms in brackets the command only beeps high.
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CALL
address: Executes machine programs at given address between 0..65535.
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CHAIN
(file name): A program can load another program from cassette and execute it.
You can use a file name, too.
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CHR$
number: Returns the character of the given ASCII code 0..255.
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CIRCLE:
Only for plotter and ink printer: Draws circles, ovals and sectors.
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CLEAR:
Deletes all variables and arrays.
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CLOSE:
Closes the serial interface.
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CLS:
Clears the screen.
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COLOR
number: Changes the ink colour.
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CONSOLE
columns: Sets the line break column for the serial printer.
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CONT:
Continues a with break interrupted program.
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COS:
Cosinus, like ABS.
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CROTATE
0..3: Text direction on printer.
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CSIZE
1..63: Letter size on the printer.
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CURSOR
position 0..95 or 0..23,0..3: Sets the screen cursor for PRINT, INPUT, i.e.:
CURSOR 1,1 or CURSOR 90
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DATA
data list: Makes a list which can be read with READ, i.e.: DATA "Hallo, ich
bin", "Simon", "wie geht's?", 125, 1
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DEG
dd.mmssrr: Converts angles from degree, minutes, seconds to decimal numbers.
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DEGREE:
Switches to normal degree mode.
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DELETE
number or number, or , number or number,number: Deletes given line, from start
to including line, including line to end or area.
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DIM: Creates
new arrays, you can list array names with , Usage: DIM name(number of arrays, two
dimensions are possible)*length 1..80 (length only by strings) i.e. DIM
I$(2,2)*80 or DIM N(18), L$(5)*12
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DMS
number: Converts decimal numbers to degrees.
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END: Ends
a BASIC program
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ERASE array:
Deletes arrays, list up with ,
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EXP
number: Calculates ex, else like ABS.
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FOR: Starts
a loop, i.e.: FOR X=0 TO 10: .. : NEXT X
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GCURSOR
(X,Y): Sets the pixel cursor.
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GLCURSOR
(X,Y): Moves pen of plotter.
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GOSUB line:
Starts a sub routine, you can use labels and variables with labels or numbers
as content, too.
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GOTO line:
Jumps to a line, else like GOSUB.
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GPRINT
data: Draws 8 pixel big patterns following the bits of hex data like „FF0013"
at the GCURSOR position. Two hex letters make 8 pixel, the first is the
lower 4 bits. You can use
decimal numbers, too: GPRINT 120,11,0,255
- GRAD: Switches to new grad system.
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GRAPH:
Switches the printer to graphics mode.
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IF condition
(THEN) commands: If the condition is true or greater than 0 the following commands
are executed until the end of the line. You don't need to write THEN
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INKEY$
variable$: Saves a pressed key in the string var. This var is empty when no key
was pressed.
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INPUT
"Text"; variable: Prints the text and queries input after the text with a
cursor. You can use a list of vars, too: INPUT var,var,var
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INPUT
# variables: Loads values from tape, you can use a filename, too: INPUT # "name",var.
For arrays use syntax like I$(*)
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INPUT
#1 variables: Loads from SIO, else like INPUT #.
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INT
number: Cuts everything after a dot and makes whole numbers.
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LEFT$
(variable$, length): Returns the left part with the given length.
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LEN variable$:
Returns the length of a string.
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LET: You
must use it after a THEN or the condition when you want to operate on a
variable as the first command i.e.: IF X>=10 LET X=9
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LF: Paper
feed for printer. You can use a number for more than one line.
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LINE
(X1,Y1)-(X2,Y2),attributes: Draws lines from point to point; attributes are:
S/R/X,pattern,B/BF. The pattern is a number 0..65535 which draws the bits as
pixels. S = sets pixels, R = deletes pixels, X = inverts pixels; B = draws a
rectangle, BF = filled rectangle.
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LLINE:
Draws lines like LINE on the printer.
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LLIST:
like DELETE, prints the lines on a printer.
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LN
number: Calculates the LN.
- LOG number: Calculates LOG.
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LPRINT
data: Prints data over the SIO when it's open.
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LTEXT:
Switches the printer to text mode.
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MDF number:
Uses USING to round numbers up.
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MEM: Free
memory.
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MEM$: Returns
memory configuration.
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MID$ (variable$,startpos,length):
Extracts a string.
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NEXT variable:
The end of a FOR loop.
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ON var
GOSUB sub list: var <1 nothing happens, var = 1 first sub in list is
executed, 2 = second, ...
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ON..GOTO:
like ON..GOSUB
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OPEN: Opens
the serial interface SIO (open until switched off), takes parameters like:
"1200,N,8,1,A,C,&1A"
1200 = baud rate 300, 600 or 1200
N = parity N (none), E (even), O (odd)
8 = data bits 7 or 8
1 = stop bits 1 or 2
A = for ASCII mode
C = return mode: C (CHR 13: CR), F (CHR 10: LF), or L (CR+LF)
&1A = end code for program transmissions.
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OPEN$:
Returns the parameters.
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PAINT value:
Fills graphics on printer with patterns.
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PAUSE:
Like WAIT, the PC waits 0.85 sec.
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PEEK address:
Returns the byte at the given address.
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PI: Like
, returns the number.
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POINT
(X,Y): Returns the state of the pixel at X,Y with 0 or 1.
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POKE address,
data: Writes data into RAM: POKE 64089,48,2,32,160,8,10,162
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PRESET
(X,Y): Deletes the pixel at X,Y so it is blank.
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PRINT:
Prints to screen:
PRINT "Text" writes the text at cursor position
PRINT variable writes the content
PRINT data, data, data... writes data in two columns
PRINT ;data writes after the last printed character.
PRINT data; data; data... ongoing writing
PRINT number: numbers are right bound, text left and every PRINT starts a new
line except ; is used.
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PRINT
#: Writes to tape, useable with file name.
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PRINT
#1: Writes variables to serial interface.
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PSET
(X,Y): Sets pixel, usable with S,R or X like LINE.
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RADIAN:
Another degree mode.
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RANDOM:
Initialises random number generator.
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READ variables:
Reads from DATA list in sequence.
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REM text:
Adds comments.
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RESTORE:
Sets DATA pointer back to the beginning or a given position.
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RETURN:
Returns from a sub program.
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RIGHT$
(Var$,length): Like LEFT$, only extracting right part.
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RLINE:
like LINE, only for printer with relative coordinates.
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RND
number: Makes a random number 1 to number (if number >1), else number
between 0 and 1.
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SGN number:
Returns the sign +, 0 or - (1, 0 or -1).
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SIN number:
Sinus of number.
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SORGN:
For plotter: Position of pen is new 0,0 coordinate.
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SQR number:
Square root, 
.
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STOP: Makes
a break like the BRK key.
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STR$ number:
Converts a number to a string.
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TAN number:
Tangent of the number.
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TROFF:
Trace mode of.
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TRON: Trace
mode on: Every line is run step by step.
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USING
"format": Defines a format for printing data: # = number, . = dot, ^ = exponent,
& = any character. USING "###.##^## &&&&"
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VAL string:
String to number.
-
WAIT: Waits
for a given time 59 = ca. 1 second. Without parameter it waits for enter.
Extra commands for PC-1360:
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BASIC:
Uses BASIC mode (for programming).
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CLOAD:
Loads a program from tape, you can use file names.
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CLOAD?:
Compares a program with tape (you can use a filename).
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CLOAD
M address: Loads a machine program from tape to the given address.: CLOAD M ["file
name"] 34768
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CSAVE:
Saves the programs in RAM to tape. You can use a filename and a password.
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CSAVE
M start address, end address: Saves a machine program on tape.
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GOTO
line or label: Starts a program without clearing all variables and deleting all
arrays what RUN does.
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LIST
line: In program mode: Shows the given line or label.
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LOAD:
Loads a program from SIO.
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MERGE:
Loads another program from tape to the existing.
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NEW: Deletes
all BASIC programs and RESERVE memory.
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PASS
"Password": Protects the program with a password or removes it.
- RENUM: Sorts the lines: RENUM 10 (new start line), 271 (old start line),100 (step)
- RUN line or label: Look at GOTO
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SAVE:
Sends all programs to SIO.
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SET
MEM: For two RAM cards: SET MEM "B" = programs only in card 1 and variables in
2
SET MEM "D" = all 2 cards share the data
SET MEM "C" = only the card 1 is used.
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TEXT: Switches
to text mode so that every character is ASCII. In normal mode the commands are
2 byte blocks in RAM, in text mode they are ASCII strings.