The Amx Mouse Package - AMX Mouse User Manual

The AMX Mouse together with the accompanying ROM and software represent a
major advance in home computing, making the BBC computer much easier to use for the
average person: Together they represent remarkable value for the BBC owner, and
transform the machine into a much more user friendly device, comparable with much more
expensive machines.
The Mouse may be used with any BBC Model B computer with either cassette or disc
filing systems, and draws its power from the User port.
For the more advanced user, routines contained in the ROM allow programs to be
written in Basic or Assembly language which incorporate many of the latest features
including icons, windows and pointers.
Included in the AMX Mouse package are the AMX Mouse, together with connecting
cable and connector, the AMX ROM, and the AMX Mouse software consisting of an Icon
Designer, MENU program, ROM demo programs, and AMX ART, in disc and cassette form,
together with this and the accompanying AMX ART manual
The AMX Mouse is a 'state of the art' opto mechanical device which incorporates the
latest technical features including three user buttons which are configured normally as
EXECUTE, MOVE, and CANCEL for use in AMX software.
The Mouse comes complete with cable and connector, and is simply plugged into the
BBC User port underneath the front of the computer. The Mouse can be set up as described
in Chapter 4 using *MCURSOR ON to simulate the cursor keys for use with most normal
software, including View and Wordwise, etc. Other more advanced uses of the Mouse are
described in detail later:
The AMX ROM includes commands which allow the user to incorporate advanced
features such as windows, icons, and pointers in BASIC or Assembly language programs as
detailed in Chapters 4 and 5 of this manual.
The accompanying software in disc and cassette form includes two demo programs (
DEMO1, DEMO2), ICON DESIGNER, and AMX ART, an advanced drawing program which
utilises to the full the amazing controllability of the AMX Mouse and the advanced graphics
facilities of the BBC computer to produce results hitherto only possible on expensive
computers.