[Coco] Utility of large MPI (was: Re: ROM Cart registers)

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On 2/2/2016 5:59 PM, S Klammer wrote:
> Jim, to add to your "thinking out loud"...
>
> - a parallel port might be useful only if it merely is able to take the
> bit-banger or, at worst, the RS232 data to minimize software changes.
So, Coco printers were serial, correct?
> - USB.  Programmable drivers on the same SD card if the CocoSDC is also
> there.  Keyboards, mice, serial converters, wifi, bluetooth, etc. could
> potentially all be available.  The cart would manage the "dirty" work.
Understood.
> - Using the "menu" program idea could permit many options to the user, such
> as storing default RGB/Composite, 32/40/80, boot to NitrOS9, Drivewire,
> ECB, SECB, etc
> - oh, there is so much more... maybe later if there is still interest :)
>
> Are you sure you couldn't use some CF cards for the Glenside? :)
Well, sure.  I've alreayd made an IDE/CF design for the Commodore, so 
the glenside IDE/CF is not a huge deal.  But, it seems like folks might 
more want a Glenside IDE emulated SD card solution.  Maybe I am wrong 
there.  CF is trivial to add to an IDE design.

jim

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> Shain
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