Optimizing a 6502 Image Decoder – Part Ii: Assembly
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The author optimizes a 6502 image decoder using assembly language, showcasing techniques for improving performance on legacy hardware, with commenters sharing their own experiences and insights.
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djmips
3 months ago
1 replyDoes it seem like the optimized image has some vertical streaks / artifacts?
colinlm
3 months ago
1 replyIt's moire, an effect of the browser scaling the dithered image
sebazzz
3 months ago
1 replyThe moire confuses my Samsung 49" ultrawide monitor. The brightness drops significantly when the dithered image is in my viewport.
throwawayf8849
3 months ago
Graphic and rendering 1MHz 8-bit processor as sector of cross-sections.
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