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MemoryBank

The MemoryBank library allows you to manage paged memory on 128K and later/compatible models.

This library includes three commands:

  • SetBank: Sets the specified bank to memory location $c000
  • GetBank: Returns the memory bank that is located at memory location $c000
  • SetCodeBank: Copies the specified memory bank to location $8000

Only works on 128K and later/compatible models.

Danger: If our program exceeds the address $c000 it may cause problems, use this library at your own risk.

Memory banks

  • $c000 > Bank 0 to Bank 7
  • $8000 > Bank 2 (fixed)
  • $4000 > Bank 5 (screen)
  • $0000 > ROM

Banks 2 and 5 are permanently fixed at addresses $8000 and $4000, so it is not common to use them.

Banks 1, 3, 5 and 7 are banks in contention with the ULA, their use is not recommended in processes requiring maximum speed.

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