🌀 Apple IIe BASIC Fractal Generator

A comprehensive fractal generator program for the Apple IIe computer, written in Applesoft BASIC. Create and explore beautiful mathematical art on your vintage computer! 🎨

✨ Features

• 🌀 Mandelbrot Set visualization
• 🌈 Julia Sets (multiple variations)
• 🔺 Sierpinski Triangle
• 🎯 High-resolution graphics (280×192)
• 🌈 Color cycling animations
• 🔍 Zoom and pan capabilities
• ⚙️ Parameter customization
• 💾 Save/load functionality

🖥️ System Requirements

• 🖥️ Apple IIe computer
• 💾 64K RAM minimum
• 📼 5.25" floppy disk drive
• 🎨 High-resolution graphics capability

📁 Project Structure

basic-fractals/
├── 📄 FRACTAL.BAS      # Main program file
├── 📁 DOCS/            # Documentation
│   ├── 📄 README.md
│   ├── 📄 INSTALLATION.md
│   ├── 📄 USER_GUIDE.md
│   ├── 📄 TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md
│   ├── 📄 FRACTAL_MATH.md
│   ├── 📄 PERFORMANCE_TIPS.md
│   └── 📄 TROUBLESHOOTING.md
└── 📁 EXAMPLES/        # Sample configurations

🚀 Quick Start

1. Insert program disk
2. Type LOAD FRACTAL.BAS
3. Type RUN to start
4. Use the main menu to select fractal types
5. Navigate using keyboard commands

📚 Documentation

• 📖 Installation Guide
• 📖 User Guide
• 📖 Technical Reference
• 📖 Fractal Mathematics
• 📖 Performance Tips
• 📖 Troubleshooting

🎮 Controls

Key	Function
←↑↓→	Navigate
Space	Zoom in
Z	Zoom out
S	Save view
L	Load view
ESC	Menu

🎨 Color Schemes

1. 🎯 Classic (default)
2. 🌈 Rainbow
3. ⚫ Grayscale

⚡ Performance Tips

• 🔄 Lower iteration count for faster rendering
• 🖼️ Use smaller view areas for details
• 💾 Save interesting views
• 🧹 Clear memory before long sessions

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please read our Contributing Guidelines before submitting pull requests.

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Benoit Mandelbrot for fractal mathematics
• Apple Computer for the Apple IIe
• The retro computing community

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