Koala Image Loader & Linker (K.I.L.L.E.R.) v1.4
A downloadable tool
Koala Image Loader and Linker
- Written in 6502 machine language
- Compresses 40 block Koala files into executables (based on Brian Conrad's compression)
- Create a loading picture that remains on screen for the duration of the primary file disk load
- Create an intro or standalone loading picture with scrolling message and optional music
- Ability to place scroll in the upper or lower border
- Instructions included
Freeware - You may distribute or alter the program as you wish. Source code in C64Studio format is available privately.
Version 1.4 ( February 19, 2025)
- Corrected flicker at bottom, sprite tear and improved smooth scroll.
- Ability to save and restore parameters
- Corrected ghostbyte
- Corrected scroll colors not held in memory
Version 1.3 ( February 18, 2025)
- Allows you to define border color
- Fixed scroll text bugs and editor bugs
- User defined scroll colors
- 400 character text scroll
V 1.0
February 17 , 2025
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Thanks for making this. I've wanted this utility since 2013 when I drew a loading picture for Paradroid.
A few bugs: "Scroll X position" should be "Scroll Y position". You say Y in the PDF.
I sometimes get a corrupt character in the scroll, though I always get a glitch at the end and lose the first character when it loops.
And some suggestions:
The flashing might look better if it never went black (maybe an option?), or let us edit the colours it cycles through.
More characters in the scroll would be good (I used every last one).
It would be good to be able to load in a previously saved pic with scroller, so it could read in the text and settings so you could make a change instead of doing it all again.
Now I just have to find somewhere to send my version with loading picture and "readme" scroller.
Fixed!