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Breadbox at 06:56, 8 December 2025

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	=== Install Breadbox ===		=== Install Breadbox ===

	Breadbox is available on Steam ~~Early Access~~.		Breadbox is available on Steam.

	# Install '''Steam client''' and create your '''Steam account''' (if you don't already have it).		# Install '''Steam client''' and create your '''Steam account''' (if you don't already have it).

Breadbox at 11:22, 13 June 2025

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Breadbox: /* Technical Issues */

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Technical Issues

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	You can find problems in any software, and Breadbox is not an exception. Some issues involve straightforward software bugs, and we make it a priority to address them as soon as possible. However many problems are more complex and require deeper analysis before a solution can be found. There can be multiple layers where the issue originates. For instance, the bug might be in the simulator, but it can also reside in the original game or in the operating system of the retro computer (ROM). It can also be a missing feature, you know, this software is not yet "ready" and so on. Lastly, user error is another possibility, occurring when users anticipate different behavior than what actually transpires.		You can find problems in any software, and Breadbox is not an exception. Some issues involve straightforward software bugs, and we make it a priority to address them as soon as possible. However many problems are more complex and require deeper analysis before a solution can be found. There can be multiple layers where the issue originates. For instance, the bug might be in the simulator, but it can also reside in the original game or in the operating system of the retro computer (ROM). It can also be a missing feature, you know, this software is not yet "ready" and so on. Lastly, user error is another possibility, occurring when users anticipate different behavior than what actually transpires.

	You can help this software to become better by analyzing the problem and letting us know how it occurs and what is your hardware. You can post the issue in ''Bugs subforum'' on '''Breadbox Steam Community''' or email us at '''support@bitfall.fi'''.		You can help this software to become better by analyzing the problem you encountered and letting us know how it occurs and what is your hardware. You can post the issue in ''Bugs subforum'' on '''Breadbox Steam Community''' or email us at '''support@bitfall.fi'''.

	In the meantime, see [[FAQ\|FAQ]] for some common problems and solutions.		In the meantime, see [[FAQ\|FAQ]] for some common problems and solutions.

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Breadbox: /* Technical Issues */

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Technical Issues

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	== Technical Issues ==		== Technical Issues ==

	You can find problems in any software, and Breadbox is not an exception. Some ~~problems are~~ straightforward software bugs and we ~~try~~ to ~~fix those ASAP~~. However many problems are more complex and require deeper analysis before a solution can be found. There can be ~~many~~ layers where the ~~problem lies~~. For ~~example~~, the ~~''"~~bug~~"''~~ can be in the original game~~, corrupted file,~~ computer ~~hardware or OS~~ (~~mimicked by the emulator~~)~~, or in the simulator~~. ~~Or it~~ can be a missing feature, you know, this software is not yet "ready" and so on. ~~And last~~, ~~it can also be a~~ user error, when ~~the user expects something to work differently~~ than ~~it does~~.		You can find problems in any software, and Breadbox is not an exception. Some issues involve straightforward software bugs, and we make it a priority to address them as soon as possible. However many problems are more complex and require deeper analysis before a solution can be found. There can be multiple layers where the issue originates. For instance, the bug might be in the simulator, but it can also reside in the original game or in the operating system of the retro computer (ROM). It can also be a missing feature, you know, this software is not yet "ready" and so on. Lastly, user error is another possibility, occurring when users anticipate different behavior than what actually transpires.

	You can help this software to become better by analyzing the problem and letting us know how it occurs and what is your hardware. You can post the issue in ''Bugs subforum'' on '''Breadbox Steam Community ~~forum~~''' or email us at '''support@bitfall.fi'''.		You can help this software to become better by analyzing the problem and letting us know how it occurs and what is your hardware. You can post the issue in ''Bugs subforum'' on '''Breadbox Steam Community''' or email us at '''support@bitfall.fi'''.

	In the meantime, see [[FAQ\|FAQ]] for some common problems and solutions.		In the meantime, see [[FAQ\|FAQ]] for some common problems and solutions.

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Breadbox at 17:17, 27 March 2024

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	'''DIY'''. You can always create the software yourself, find some manuals, and learn to code. Or look for old computer magazines that have published type-in programs.		'''DIY'''. You can always create the software yourself, find some manuals, and learn to code. Or look for old computer magazines that have published type-in programs.


	== Technical Issues ==		== Technical Issues ==

Breadbox: /* Game Controllers */

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Game Controllers

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	'''Support for game controllers can be limited.''' When running the simulated computers, it's up to the emulator whether the game controller is supported or not. As the emulator is not part of the Breadbox, there is a chance that we cannot assist in this matter. Presumably, all DirectInput-supported controllers will work well enough. Refer to the table on '''Breadbox Game Controller support''' to see the current state of compatibility.		'''Support for game controllers can be limited.''' When running the simulated computers, it's up to the emulator whether the game controller is supported or not. As the emulator is not part of the Breadbox, there is a chance that we cannot assist in this matter. Presumably, all DirectInput-supported controllers will work well enough. Refer to the table on '''Breadbox Game Controller support''' to see the current state of compatibility.

	''In case your game controller is not working properly and it is supported by the emulator (VICE), please contact our support~~. e.g.~~ support@bitfall.fi''		''In case your game controller is not working properly and it is supported by the emulator (VICE), please contact our support at support@bitfall.fi.''
	Additionally, if your controller is working and it's not mentioned in the supported game controllers table, please ~~tell~~ us.		Additionally, if your controller is working and it's not mentioned in the supported game controllers table, please let us know.

	==== Numpad as a game controller ====		==== Numpad as a game controller ====

Breadbox: /* Game Controllers */

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Game Controllers

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	You can link many regular Game Controllers (gamepads and joysticks) or your keyboard numpad to the simulated joystick. The joystick will be interactable in the simulation when linked with a real game controller. The link is created by selecting your game controller as '''Joystick 1 or 2 controller''' in the '''Settings - Input settings'''. And don’t forget, in the simulation view, you also need to '''connect the correct joystick plug''' into the simulated computer, just like you would with a real computer.		You can link many regular Game Controllers (gamepads and joysticks) or your keyboard numpad to the simulated joystick. The joystick will be interactable in the simulation when linked with a real game controller. The link is created by selecting your game controller as '''Joystick 1 or 2 controller''' in the '''Settings - Input settings'''. And don’t forget, in the simulation view, you also need to '''connect the correct joystick plug''' into the simulated computer, just like you would with a real computer.

	'''Support for game controllers can be limited.''' When running the simulated computers, it's up to the emulator whether the game controller is supported or not. As the emulator is not part of the Breadbox, there is a chance that we ~~can not help~~ in ~~the~~ matter. Presumably, all DirectInput-supported controllers will work well enough. ~~See~~ the table '''Breadbox Game Controller support''' to see the state of ~~current game controller support and known issues~~.		'''Support for game controllers can be limited.''' When running the simulated computers, it's up to the emulator whether the game controller is supported or not. As the emulator is not part of the Breadbox, there is a chance that we cannot assist in this matter. Presumably, all DirectInput-supported controllers will work well enough. Refer to the table on '''Breadbox Game Controller support''' to see the current state of compatibility.

	''In case your game controller is not working properly and it is supported by the emulator (VICE), please contact our support. e.g. support@bitfall.fi''		''In case your game controller is not working properly and it is supported by the emulator (VICE), please contact our support. e.g. support@bitfall.fi''

Breadbox: /* Game Controllers */

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Game Controllers

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	You can link many regular Game Controllers (gamepads and joysticks) or your keyboard numpad to the simulated joystick. The joystick will be interactable in the simulation when linked with a real game controller. The link is created by selecting your game controller as '''Joystick 1 or 2 controller''' in the '''Settings - Input settings'''. And don’t forget, in the simulation view, you also need to '''connect the correct joystick plug''' into the simulated computer, just like you would with a real computer.		You can link many regular Game Controllers (gamepads and joysticks) or your keyboard numpad to the simulated joystick. The joystick will be interactable in the simulation when linked with a real game controller. The link is created by selecting your game controller as '''Joystick 1 or 2 controller''' in the '''Settings - Input settings'''. And don’t forget, in the simulation view, you also need to '''connect the correct joystick plug''' into the simulated computer, just like you would with a real computer.

	'''~~Supported~~ game controllers can be limited.''' When running the simulated computers, it's up to the emulator whether the game controller is supported or not. As the emulator is not part of the Breadbox, there is a chance that we can not help in the matter. Presumably, all DirectInput-supported controllers will work well enough. See the table '''Breadbox Game Controller support''' to see the state of current game controller support and known issues.		'''Support for game controllers can be limited.''' When running the simulated computers, it's up to the emulator whether the game controller is supported or not. As the emulator is not part of the Breadbox, there is a chance that we can not help in the matter. Presumably, all DirectInput-supported controllers will work well enough. See the table '''Breadbox Game Controller support''' to see the state of current game controller support and known issues.

	''In case your game controller is not working properly and it is supported by the emulator (VICE), please contact our support. e.g. support@bitfall.fi''		''In case your game controller is not working properly and it is supported by the emulator (VICE), please contact our support. e.g. support@bitfall.fi''

Breadbox: /* Game Controllers */

2024-03-27T17:02:56Z

Game Controllers

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	The simulation view contains two simulated joysticks in C-64 and a single joystick in the VIC-20 simulation.		The simulation view contains two simulated joysticks in C-64 and a single joystick in the VIC-20 simulation.

	You can link many regular Game Controllers (gamepads and joysticks) or your keyboard numpad to the simulated joystick. The joystick will be interactable in the simulation when linked with a real game controller. The link is created by selecting your game controller as '''Joystick 1 or 2 controller''' in the '''Settings - Input settings'''. And ~~don't~~ forget, in the simulation view, ~~'''~~you also need to connect the correct joystick plug''' into the simulated computer ~~as well~~, like ~~in the~~ real computer.		You can link many regular Game Controllers (gamepads and joysticks) or your keyboard numpad to the simulated joystick. The joystick will be interactable in the simulation when linked with a real game controller. The link is created by selecting your game controller as '''Joystick 1 or 2 controller''' in the '''Settings - Input settings'''. And don’t forget, in the simulation view, you also need to '''connect the correct joystick plug''' into the simulated computer, just like you would with a real computer.

	'''Supported game controllers can be limited.''' When running the simulated computers, it's up to the emulator whether the game controller is supported or not. As the emulator is not part of the Breadbox, there is a chance that we can not help in the matter. Presumably, all DirectInput-supported controllers will work well enough. See the table '''Breadbox Game Controller support''' to see the state of current game controller support and known issues.		'''Supported game controllers can be limited.''' When running the simulated computers, it's up to the emulator whether the game controller is supported or not. As the emulator is not part of the Breadbox, there is a chance that we can not help in the matter. Presumably, all DirectInput-supported controllers will work well enough. See the table '''Breadbox Game Controller support''' to see the state of current game controller support and known issues.

Breadbox at 17:00, 27 March 2024

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	If you find that none of the current keyboard mappings are suitable for your country, please let us know and we will add it.		If you find that none of the current keyboard mappings are suitable for your country, please let us know and we will add it.


	=== Game Controllers ===		=== Game Controllers ===