Prop2 Monitor (sends VGA screen buffer and palette to PC over USB serial)

Rayman

Here's a simple program that can capture the P2's VGA screen buffer over USB serial connection.
runs at 3 MBaud so takes about a second to capture and display the screen.

Maybe this is useful if you don't want to connect a monitor to P2, but want to see what P2 is outputting.

There is just a bit of code and one cog on the P2 side to make it work.

If you want to try it, just load up the example .spin file and then run the .exe.

Rayman

I just had to add something to capture the spinning fozzie.
Also made it capture continuously so I can see it spin...

Rayman

Here's the version that can show the spinning Fozzie when spin file above is loaded.
Check continuous and it'll keep refreshing...

Rayman

Here's a version that can show SVGA at 4bpp for ozpropdev's text and graphics demo:

Note: Some people have mentioned problems at 3 MBaud, but that's what I'm using here and haven't had any problems...

jmg

Rayman wrote: »

Note: Some people have mentioned problems at 3 MBaud, but that's what I'm using here and haven't had any problems...

Using which serial part ?
This will be essentially half-duplex, as it is P2 -> PC, which will be easier than Duplex.

Rayman

That's true, maybe that's why...
It's the FTDI chip on P123-A9 board...