On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 7:26 AM Mike Stein <mhs.st...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > And I haven't had an answer to what you want to do with it ;-) > > > > I'm not aware of any software that uses the 80x25 screen mode, and > redirecting the 8x40 display through the com port to a Pi or laptop etc. is > trivial, so what makes this worth while (other than the challenge/fun) ? > > Definitely the more doable solution for non EE’s. Something like Coco drivewire but more portable. Pi with battery. The serial connection is certainly faster than the built in display, at least for scrolling text. Downside is you lose the port for other purposes (tpdd access) unless you packet multiplex. That would mean more software tricks on model t side. — John.
