c64matrix

Description

c64matrix is a version of the classic cmatrix program, but for the Commodore 64. c64matrix is written in C and uses the CC65 cross compiler.

Features

• Customizable Background & Foreground Colors
• Green & Blue Theme Presets
• Rainbow Theme
• Reversed Characters Mode
• Shifted Character Set Mode
• Symbols Only Mode (PETSCII Symbols)
• Adjustable “Tail” Length

Preview

GIF preview of the three themes; green, blue and rainbow.

Releases

A cartridge image (.bin) as well as a .prg-file is available in the Releases section.

Raw Cartridge Image (.bin)

The raw cartridge image can be burned to an (E)EPROM to create a physical cartridge for use with a real Commdore 64. This is NOT a .crt cartridge file.

Program File (.prg)

The .prg-file can be used with emulators such as VICE and also cartridges like the Kung Fu Flash.

Build From Source

• Install the CC65 cross compiler:
  • sudo apt install cc65
• Run make:
  • make
• Clean build folder:
  • make clean

All build artifacts can be found in the build folder.

Screenshots

The settings menu with the default colors.

The rainbow theme with the reverse mode on.

The green theme with symbols only mode on.