Show HN: Z80 Sans
Z80 Sans is a GitHub project featuring a font that converts hexadecimal sequences into Z80 instructions, with detailed installation instructions for Debian GNU/Linux and addressing design challenges and known issues.
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Z80 Sans is a GitHub project that features a font designed to convert hexadecimal lowercase character sequences into disassembled Z80 instructions. It employs OpenType's Glyph Substitution Table (GSUB) and Glyph Positioning Table (GPOS) for its functionality. The font visually represents Z80 assembly instructions, making it useful for developers and enthusiasts in the field. The repository provides comprehensive installation instructions for Debian GNU/Linux, detailing necessary dependencies such as `imagemagick`, `potrace`, and `fonttools`. Users are guided through the process of generating the font and integrating it with a base font. The project also addresses design challenges encountered during development, including managing multiple character combinations and out-of-order operands. Additionally, it notes some minor glitches in disassembly and humorously acknowledges the quality of the code. The installation process involves several steps, including installing required packages, updating git submodules, building FontForge and WOFF2, and using Ruby version management for dependencies. The project components are licensed under various licenses, including the Apache License, Open Font License, and MIT License.
- Z80 Sans is a font for disassembling Z80 instructions from hexadecimal sequences.
- The project includes detailed installation instructions for Debian GNU/Linux.
- It addresses design challenges and known issues in the font's functionality.
- The installation process requires several dependencies and tools.
- The project is licensed under multiple open-source licenses.
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