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Forum Index : Microcontroller and PC projects : PicoMite VGA Spartan Build

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OA47

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Posted: 10:06pm 27 Nov 2023
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Here is my minimum parts build Pi Pico VGA.



I can double sided tape it to the back of the monitor. I have chosen a monitor that has a USB port and the USB keyboard supports PS2 connection.

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Edited 2023-11-28 14:03 by OA47
 
Geoffg

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Posted: 04:45am 28 Nov 2023
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Wow, so small!!!
It makes the RPi Pico look like a giant.

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OA47

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  Quote  Wow, so small!!!


Geoff, I presume you are talking about the level shifter board and I am only using half of it.

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Mixtel90

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Posted: 08:22am 28 Nov 2023
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I wanted to put a VGA display & PS2 keyboard on a RP2040-Zero but the wrong pins are available. :(  Only to outdo OA47, of course. :)
Mick

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JohnS
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Posted: 08:34am 28 Nov 2023
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What's on the underside of the Pico board?

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OA47

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  Quote  What's on the underside of the Pico board?
 
JohnS
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Oh - the resistors are inline with the wires. Sorry, I didn't see that initially.

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Mixtel90

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I did a PicoStick some time ago. I cheated and used a PCB though. :)

Mick

Zilog Inside! nascom.info for Nascom & Gemini
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gadgetjack
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Posted: 04:55pm 28 Nov 2023
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I have built a couple of Mick's PicoSticks that work great!
 
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