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* Multiplication
 
* Multiplication
 
** (to do)
 
** (to do)
** See also: [[Introducing_the_Instruction_Set_Part_4#Using_Shifts_for_Multiplication|this tutorial on using shifts for multiplication]]
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** See also: [[Introducing_the_Instruction_Set_Part_4#Using_Shifts_for_Multiplication|Tutorial on using shifts for multiplication]]
 
* Division
 
* Division
 
** Signed and unsigned divide:  [[dividivu.asm]]
 
** Signed and unsigned divide:  [[dividivu.asm]]
 
** Optimized unsigned divide:  [[fastdivu.asm]]
 
** Optimized unsigned divide:  [[fastdivu.asm]]
** See also: [[Introducing_the_Instruction_Set_Part_4#Using_Shifts_for_Division_by_Powers_of_Two|this tutorial on using shifts for division by powers of 2]]
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** See also: [[Introducing_the_Instruction_Set_Part_4#Using_Shifts_for_Division_by_Powers_of_Two|Tutorial on using shifts for division by powers of 2]]
 
* Square root
 
* Square root
 
** Integer and fixed point square root:  [[sqrt.asm]]
 
** Integer and fixed point square root:  [[sqrt.asm]]

Revision as of 19:16, 6 September 2008


Programming Libraries and Engines

Below are links to various library functions, as well as programming frameworks (aka "engines") that you can use when building a game. After all, while inventing wheels is sometimes fun, more often than not it's more fun to focus on writing a game.

If there are specific functions or library elements that you'd like to see, put a request on the "discussion" page.

Basic Math

Game Math

Memory Management

  • Bank switching
    • Intellicart bank switch utility routines ic_banksw.asm
    • To do: ECS-style bank switching routines
  • Game variables
    • Macros for declaring variables: dseg.mac

Basic I/O

  • Status display
  • Hand controller scanning
    • Wait for tap / wait for release: wnk.asm
    • Comprehensive: (todo -- tends to be integrated with game's event handling scheme)
  • Intellivoice
    • Core Intellivoice driver: ivoice.asm
    • Speaking numbers using RESROM samples: saynum16.asm
    • Speaking numbers using AL2: (to do)
    • SP0256-AL2 Allophone library: (external link coming; cannot be uploaded here due to license reasons.)

Sprite Engine

The intention is to put a sprite engine here. None present currently.

Music / Sound Effects

The intention is to put music and sound effects engine here. None present currently.