FAQ

Is Breadbox only a Commodore Simulator?

No, but at the moment, yes.

In the end, the project aims to include all other vintage computers as well.

And since it's a bit of a laborous task, progress depends a lot on the support it receives.

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Computer power up takes some time

When you power on for the first time after installing or updating a new emulator, it may be a little slower. Subsequent startups should be faster.

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Computer does not start (emulator is installed)

Try first to shut down the simulated computer and then switch it back ON. If that doesn't solve the problem, exit the Simulator view and try again.

Next steps to try are: Restart the Breadbox, Reboot your PC.

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Game Controller doesn't work

If your controller is supported, then usually this happens if you plugin your controller when the emulator (the simulated computer) is already running. In that case, re-start the simulated computer.

Then, if the problem continues, check if your controller is linked to virtual joystick. In Simulator view open Settings - Input settings to see if it is selected. Verify also that the correct virtual joystick plug is attached to the computer in the Simulator view.

If the problem still persists, detach/attach the joystick plug and verify if you need to use a different control port (C64). Sometimes the classic power OFF and ON (simulated computer) might help.

Also, don't forget to check the known issues related to your controller on Breadbox Game Controller support section.

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Simulator view responds slowly on user actions / Animations stutter

Breadbox requires an efficient graphics card when used with default graphics settings. It's very likely that your graphics card is not powerful enough for default settings.

Test with a different graphics settings and see how it affects the performance. Graphics settings are available on Main menu page in Setup panel. Try a lower resolution and with graphics quality set to Low.

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Computer doesn't register all my key presses and responds are slow

This is also related to graphics card performance and perhaps also to CPU performance. If the graphics card is not efficient enough for Breadbox, it starts to affect other functions.

Lowering the graphics settings, e.g. resolution, may have a big impact. Zooming to monitor close up view will also help on this issue.

Unfortunately, this problem strongly indicates that your current graphics card and/or CPU performance of your computer is not sufficient for this software.

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