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by Jbizzel
Mon Feb 20, 2023 11:12 pm
Forum: Z88
Topic: Forza 4 - yet another connect 4'game for the z88!
Replies: 1
Views: 762

Re: Forza 4 - yet another connect 4'game for the z88!

One think I realized is that the zx81 low rez graphics can work quite well on the z88.

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Here is an example of an image that was designed for the 81 running on a z88.

Might keep it in the connect 4 game as is looks so cool :)
by Jbizzel
Sun Feb 19, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: Z88
Topic: Z88 Owners Survey
Replies: 4
Views: 1489

Re: Z88 Owners Survey

Brilliant. thanks :)
by Jbizzel
Sun Feb 19, 2023 2:28 am
Forum: Z88
Topic: Forza 4 - yet another connect 4'game for the z88!
Replies: 1
Views: 762

Forza 4 - yet another connect 4'game for the z88!

Just what you wanted, another connect 4 game for the z88. This time it's excellent. I'm currently porting Marcos game to the z88. I'm going to add music and/or sound too. https://retrobits.itch.io/connect4 Connect4 ranked first in the FORZA 4 Challenge by RetroProgramming Italia - RP Italia. So far ...
by Jbizzel
Sun Feb 19, 2023 2:21 am
Forum: Z88
Topic: Newbie question: how to save data?
Replies: 5
Views: 1225

Re: Newbie question: how to save data?

http://www.rakewell.com/z88/z88.shtml

Currently the only place to get flash card is Rakewell.

The hybrid card gives 512 RAM and 512 flash. (My personal recommendation)

They can also put Oz4.7 etc on the card. It's a great improvement on oz3.
by Jbizzel
Fri Feb 17, 2023 11:56 pm
Forum: Z88
Topic: connect four for the z88
Replies: 0
Views: 1354

connect four for the z88

New Z88 game - WIP

Grab it here...

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https://gitlab.com/JB1zzel1/forza4-for-the-z88
by Jbizzel
Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: Z88
Topic: Z88 LCD panel
Replies: 22
Views: 26717

Re: Z88 LCD panel

I think there are quite a few z88s with damaged or completely broken screens. Really? I figured, other than having an idiot (like me) open it up for no good reason, it's hard to see how they would fail. Are you talking about physical damage from dropping, stepping on, etc... Well, I did a survey re...
by Jbizzel
Tue Feb 14, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: Z88
Topic: Z88 LCD panel
Replies: 22
Views: 26717

Re: Z88 LCD panel

Brilliant! I love that project. Those machines seem rare as hen's teeth!!!

I think there are quite a few z88s with damaged or completely broken screens.

It would be an interesting project for sure.
by Jbizzel
Tue Feb 14, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: Z88
Topic: Z88 LCD panel
Replies: 22
Views: 26717

Re: Z88 LCD panel

Have you seen this...

https://hackaday.com/2019/03/03/designi ... computers/

Would something similar be possible for the z88?
by Jbizzel
Sun Feb 05, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: Z88
Topic: z88 oregon trail
Replies: 0
Views: 1499

z88 oregon trail

I converted Oregon Trail for the Z88...

https://jbizzel.itch.io/z88-oregon-trail
by Jbizzel
Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: Z88
Topic: Advice on un-bricking a Z88
Replies: 3
Views: 2919

Re: Advice on un-bricking a Z88

check the contrast dial too.