[coco] Converter update

[jdaggett at gate.net]

Roy

My guess that the PAL/GAL chip would have a very simple state 
machine that programs only  the necessary bytes/bits needed.

james 

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>         There is still the problem of avoiding having to program
> the converter after a long term power down.    I dont think a backup
> battery would solve the problem.      The ideal situation would be a
> pal chip to program a default configuration after a powerup in
> addition to the ablility to reprogram the converter at will.    I just
> dont want it to delay the availability of the converter.    Depends on
> how fast I can pick up a working knowledge of Pal or Gal chip use.