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On Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:53:46 -0000 (UTC), Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:

> But for an RP2040, you can already cross-compile C code from a
> Linux-based host, like a Raspberry Pi. That will give you “full access
> to the bare metal”, without the overheads of threaded code.

https://hackaday.com/2017/04/19/moving-forth-with-mecrisp-stellaris-and-
embello/

Either you get it or you don't.  nce you've flashed the firmware you don't 
need a Linux box or a cross compiler.

"The coolest thing about using a Forth system is that very little support 
software is needed at all — the Forth interpreter compiles its own code, 
and you interact with it over the serial terminal. Everything happens 
inside the microcontroller. "