Light Pen software

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vicassembly
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Light Pen software

Post by vicassembly »

I am looking for light pen software for the vic-20 or the C-64. I purchased something on eBay and the box came with a light pen but WITHOUT the software disk. :evil:

I am looking for graphics software or anything that you might suggest.

Jonathan
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Post by vic user »

I have a light pen, manual, and also the software that came with it.

I will try and make a copy of the material for you.

Chris
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Post by vicassembly »

Many thanks, Chris!
vic user wrote:I have a light pen, manual, and also the software that came with it.

I will try and make a copy of the material for you.

Chris
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Re: Light Pen software

Post by saehn »

vicassembly wrote:I am looking for light pen software for the vic-20 or the C-64. I purchased something on eBay and the box came with a light pen but WITHOUT the software disk. :evil:

I am looking for graphics software or anything that you might suggest.

Jonathan
Wait, I'm not sure that all light pens are created equal. Which light pen do you have, does it have any make or model number?
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Post by vicassembly »

This is a Tech Sketch light pen. (Ampower Technologies)
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Post by saehn »

I could only find this, and I'm not sure but I think it may have been altered to work with joystick only. It's worth a shot:

http://www.planetemu.net/index.php?sect ... &id=660230

The Tech-Sketch light pen worked with (and was often packaged with) a paint program called MicroIllustrator. I had this package as a child.

Frankly, though: the KoalaPad is much better than any light pen, with Suncom's Animation Station being a close second. Also, coincidentally, I have one up for auction right now. :-D
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Post by vic user »

Yes, the koalapad rocks!

I have the cardco light pen.

Once I copy the manual and software, I hope the material is useful.
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