Hacking the last Z80 computer – FOSDEM 2026 [video] (fosdem.org) 66 points by michalpleban 5mo ago ↗ HN
[–] Dwedit 5mo ago ↗ There were the TI calculators produced through the 2000s, still powered by Z80, just not a "computer".
[–] lproven 5mo ago ↗ I really enjoyed your talk, Michal -- it was not only fascinating but the funniest I saw at FOSDEM, too.I wrote up my impressions for the Register:https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/11/last_z80_machine/
[–] garciasn 5mo ago ↗ This was hilarious and informative; those are the kinds of talks I love.---First audience question: "how many did you brick?"Answer: "...three."follow-up: "you broke three and you have two to give away?"Answer: "I have eight more at home."
[–] krystalgamer 5mo ago ↗ Really enjoyed this short and fun talk :)At the end you mentioned it's possible to re-flash the fw, would you really need to de-solder the chip though? I imagine you could just clamp it.
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[ 1.9 ms ] story [ 20.8 ms ] threadI wrote up my impressions for the Register:
https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/11/last_z80_machine/
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First audience question: "how many did you brick?"
Answer: "...three."
follow-up: "you broke three and you have two to give away?"
Answer: "I have eight more at home."
At the end you mentioned it's possible to re-flash the fw, would you really need to de-solder the chip though? I imagine you could just clamp it.