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Learn to implement a cache driver system for the Z80 processor that optimizes tile drawing performance by calculating and storing all required tile draws in three separate caches. Discover how this caching mechanism reduces drawing delays and minimizes screen flicker during redraws by enabling precise timing synchronization with the raster beam. Explore the technical implementation details of cache management, understand how pre-calculated tile data improves rendering efficiency, and master the coordination between cache systems and display timing. Gain practical experience with Z80 assembly programming techniques for graphics optimization, memory management strategies for tile-based systems, and performance enhancement methods for retro gaming applications. Apply these concepts through hands-on coding examples and learn how proper cache implementation can dramatically improve the visual quality and responsiveness of tile-based graphics systems on Z80-powered hardware.
Syllabus
Z80 Lesson MaxTile5 - Cache Driver
Taught by
ChibiAkumas