MEGA65 Keyboard, Editor & Freezer: The Basics (User's Guide Ch. 3)

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Get ready to master your MEGA65! 🚀 In this Chapter 3 User's Guide video, we dive into the keyboard, screen editor, and essential features like the freezer menu. Learn how to navigate, input text, make edits, and even run C64 software. Whether you're a retro enthusiast or a newcomer, this video will equip you with essential skills to maximize your MEGA65 experience.

Content Outline:
Intro: Quick recap of Chapter 2 and introduction to Chapter 3
Keyboard Layout: Overview of keys, special functions, and shortcuts
Screen Editor: How to insert, delete, and navigate text
Freezer Menu: Accessing and utilizing freezer functions
C64 Compatibility: Running C64 software on the MEGA65

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Time Codes:
00:00 - Start
00:50 - Keyboard
01:25 - Special Keys
01:35 - RETURN Key
01:59 - SHIFT Key
02:55 - What are PETSCII Characters?
03:47 - SHIFT LOCK Key
04:05 - CTRL Key
05:12 - RUN STOP Key
05:42 - RESTORE Key
06:17 - The Cursor Keys
06:59 - Arrow Keys
08:13 - INSert/DELete Key
08:38 - CLeaR/HOME Key
09:06 - MEGA Key
10:24 - NO SCROLL
10:40 - Function Keys
11:09 - HELP Key
11:34 - ALT Key
12:00 - CAPS LOCK Key
12:48 - The Screen Editor
13:43 - Basic Screen Editor Functions
15:40 - Quote and Insert Modes
17:31 - ESC Sequences
18:07 - Editor Functionality
19:47 - Creating A Window
21:03 - Additional ASCII Characters
23:43 - Uppercase and Lowercase
23:58 - The Freezer Menu
26:12 - Commodore 64 Compatibility
27:10 - GO64 Mode
29:09 - C64 Core
29:54 - MEGA65 is READY to Use