[NTLK] NewtonTalk Digest, Vol 38, Issue 42

[Matthias Melcher]

The Raspberry Pi features a DSI port. It can be programmed in a range of frequencies and data formats. You can start here:

http://elinux.org/RPi_Screens#DSI_port

or just start be searching the Interwebs for "Raspberry Pi DSI"

The interface on the Newton display interface is proprietary but well documented. If you can give me the display number, I will probably be able to find the PDF again. The interface timing is not too critical, so it may be possible to reprogram the RasPi. Worst case, you need a simple programmable logic chip, but probably nothing too difficult.

There was another display made that has the exact same measurements, but supports color. I beleive that the contrast is a lot better, and RasPi can create the colors. You can still run the emulator in green and black of course.


> On Feb 23, 2017, at 8:21 PM, Jeff Sheldon <jeffsheldon at gmail.com> wrote:
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> I've spent the past couple days trying to work out interfacing a Pi Zero with the 2x00 Sharp display. No guarantees, but am attempting specifically for those who want to GoEinstein[tm] and keep the original form factor. 
> 
> 
> -Jeff
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> On Feb 23, 2017, at 10:18, NewtonTalk <newtontalk at pda-soft.de> wrote:
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>>> So when can I bring my money to Kickstarter for a building package to
>> install a raspberry pi in my Emate 300 that will run Newton?
>> 
>> As soon as we have Apple's official permission to use Newton OS in a
>> Raspberry Pie, we could start. After that, all we had to do is connect the
>> keyboard and the LCD display. And, if we want things neat, the PCMCIA card
>> slot, the Mini-DIN connector and the Dongle connector. But that would
>> probably be peanuts, compared to the first obstacle.
>> 
>> Frank
>> 
>> -- Newton software and hardware at http://www.pda-soft.de
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