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Note it was possible to use a Z80 to function as a display controller, people used to do it back in the day... https://archive.org/details/Cheap_Video_Cookboo

• TapamN 9mo ago
  The Galaksija computer used it's Z80 to help generate the video signal. I'm not sure how its implementation compares to your link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaksija_(computer) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaksija_(computer) https://media.ccc.de/v/29c3-5178-en-the_ultimate_galaksija_talk_h264 https://media.ccc.de/v/29c3-5178-en-the_ultimate_galaksija_t...
• burnte 9mo ago
  The Z80 was a very powerful CPU for the day. Its still used here and there.
  • sgerenser 9mo ago
    Apparently the Zilog Z80 just stopped being produced in 2024: https://www.techspot.com/news/102684-zilog-discontinuing-z80-microprocessor-after-almost-50-years.html https://www.techspot.com/news/102684-zilog-discontinuing-z80...
    • zahlman 9mo ago
      Yes, there was considerable HN discussion, and I chose it for the example specifically because of its long reign.