You can look into this:- http://libdlo.freedesktop.org/wiki/
On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 3:53 AM, Microbit_Ubuntu < [email protected]> wrote: > Hi group, > > Since some time I've wondered about using a small LCD monitor that > connects via USB rather than VGA or DVI. > They seem to be rare and somewhat pricey, but since they do exist > I've always wondered whether Linux actually supports such thing, I > certainly can't see it it my kernel. > > I also noticed that those "digital photoframes" nowadays have become > very inexpensive. (~$30 & up). > They all seem to have at least a USB (device) connection and an SD card > slot. > > If thsi is not supported in Linux yet, has anyone ever wondered about > using such cheap frame devices as small LCD monitor for eg. embedded > use ? > > It seems this would be a fun open source project : to select a commonly > available LCD photoframe, that (ideally) uses an ARM or so CPU/MCU and > (even more ideal) has a JTAG connection. > I guess it's possible they're some sort of custom SoiC in there. > In absence of JTAG and suitable CPU, I'd be prepared to do a new PCB > with suitable HW. > > Does anyone think this would be a viable idea ? > Does anyone know where the best place/group would be to see if others > want to join in on such a project ? > I can't think of a better way to put some embedded Linux learning to > practice.... > > I'm floating this here at first because I don't feel like joining yet > another group, when it's not necessary... I hope that's acceptable. > > TIA > > -- > Best regards, > Kris > > > > -- > To unsubscribe from this list: send an email with > "unsubscribe kernelnewbies" to [email protected] > Please read the FAQ at http://kernelnewbies.org/FAQ > > -- Kousik Maiti
