The author is undertaking a project to develop "Bridgetris," a game for the vintage 1985 BBC Bridge Companion console originally intended to teach bridge via television. To achieve this, the creator must master Z80 assembly language, reverse-engineer the system BIOS to allow custom code execution from cartridges, and perform hardware modifications like composite video integration.
- The device uses the TMS9129 VDP which features 16kB of VRAM.
- Original retail price was approximately £200 in 1985.
- Hardware was originally designed by a company named Heber Ltd.
- A composite video mod was implemented to improve visual quality on modern displays compared to the original RF output.
- The device uses the TMS9129 VDP which features 16kB of VRAM.
- Original retail price was approximately £200 in 1985.
- Hardware was originally designed by a company named Heber Ltd.
- A composite video mod was implemented to improve visual quality on modern displays compared to the original RF output.
