Legendary Windows dev codes demos and games for ancient ‘War Games’ monitor — interfaces with the HP1345a vector display using an ESP32 microcontroller
Legendary Windows developer Dave W Plummer has successfully interfaced with the HP1345a vector display, known for its appearance in the movie "War Games," using an ESP32 microcontroller. He has created a demo and an Asteroids clone for the monitor, showcasing its capabilities. Plummer had to navigate the complex wiring required to connect the monitor to the microcontroller and PC due to its proprietary interface. He has shared the code and details of the interface on GitHub for others interested in similar projects. Additionally, Plummer has ported Python Asteroids code to the USB-HP bridge he developed, opening up possibilities for enjoying classic vector games on this unique display.
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