RE: Video Streams for 8-bit Commodores

ncoplin_at_orbeng.com
Date: 2001-08-21 03:20:44

Hello Marko,

>> In both cases the video data could be streamed using a parallel file
>> system or REU (for short animations).

>of Flash ROM and SDRAM on a single cartridge.  The control logic could
>probably be implemented in a single 100-pin Lattice 2064VE.
>.........
>pucrunched programs (probably including a utility similar to the Action
>Replay) and a 16-megabyte REU.  I've verified that there exist 8 bits wide
>16-megabyte SDRAM chips.  16 megabytes is a good amount, since the REU

A 16MB REU substitute sounds good! 

The 1MHz processor might still struggle though to stream video and audio
data simultaneously without the assistance of other hardware. I suppose the
processor would focus on playing a digi and interleave short DMA bursts to
transfer the video frames. 

- Nick


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