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Subject: Re: 1 euro Olimex RISC-V mini-PC: this needs Forth ;)
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dxf <dxforth@gmail.com> writes:
> There's also an issue with VGA as modern monitors only have HDMI.
> VGA to HMDI adapters exist however user reviews suggest they don't
> support low resolutions...

Tbh I don't know why they went for the approach of trying to support a
keyboard and screen from that board.  It's like they're trying to
replace a VIC-20 or something like that.  A serial port (not sure if the
chip has a uart, but they could bit bang it) or USB (same thing) would
be just as good.