-------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Peter Lund <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > I _think_ 12 bits is long enough for each integer, but should we plan > > for 13 or 14 to future-proof it? > > No. > > Future proofing is way overrated. It will be very easy to change when > (if!) necessary.
Not if there aren't enough DIP switches on the board. > > A tool with a microcontroller in it would be able to interpret a > > literal X modeline statement, and generate a video program for direct > > loading as an EEPROM image. > > Or a program on a PC could do it. The tool will interface to the lab PC (or a terminal) through an RS-232 port. Microcontrollers typically have an internal UART. Interfacing to a printer port is a lot more bother, on both ends. _______________________________________________ Open-graphics mailing list [email protected] http://lists.duskglow.com/mailman/listinfo/open-graphics List service provided by Duskglow Consulting, LLC (www.duskglow.com)
