BASITRON

Have you ever looked at Picotron and thought, “This Lua language is cool and all but I really wish I had BASIC.” Well today is your day!

BASITRON is a complete BASIC compiler and debugger for Picotron: you write a BASIC program in plain, readable words, compile it to a .p64 cart, and run it with no extra toolchain, no dependencies.

High Performance

Our testing has shown that BASITRON is easily as performant as the built in Lua interpreter. Token counts remain very similar as well. BASITRON works by transpiling your code into native Lua so it is fast and efficient!

Effortless Deployment

Create and share cartridges effortlessly, making it simple to bring your projects to life on Picotron. Carts can be immediately shared with others or uploaded to the Picotron cart website!

Full Featured IDE

The integrated development environment allows you to create your BASIC scripts, compile them, run them, and debug them, all at the push of a button!

Comprehensive BASIC Programming Solution

BASITRON is a versatile IDE, compiler and debugger tailored for Picotron and BASIC language programmers. This all-in-one solution streamlines workflows and simplifies software creation and deployment for Picotron!

Dedicated Support

Experience unparalleled support as a valued member of the PlayPi Games community, where collaboration and knowledge-sharing take center stage. In addition to engaging with fellow users and enthusiasts, you’ll have access to personalized email support for any questions, concerns, or guidance you may need. Our commitment to your success ensures a smooth and enriching experience as you explore the world of programming with BASITRON.

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