There are a number of MakeCode-compatible devices with and without Microbit https://arcade.makecode.com/arcade-devices
bbcmicrobit/micropython: https://github.com/bbcmicrobit/micropython
But Pi Pico; RP2040, RP2350:
"Show HN: PicoVGA Library – VGA/TV Display on Raspberry Pi Pico" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35117847#35120403
"MaplePad – RP2040 Dreamcast controller, VMU, and Purupuru (rumble pack) emulator" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37522059 :
> PicoVision
pimoroni/picovision micropython: https://github.com/pimoroni/picovision :
> PicoVision enables you to create big, bold audio visual projects using MicroPython and an HDMI display of your choice.
> powerful digital video stick for bold audio visual adventures, with dual RP2040 chips and a conveniently HDMI-shaped output connector to boot!
> [...] dual RP2040 chips and a conveniently HDMI-shaped output connector to boot!
TIL RP2350 support DVI video output with an HSTX: https://www.google.com/search?q=rp2350+dvi
And it's possible to convert from DVI to HDMI
Wren6991/PicoDVI commit history: https://github.com/Wren6991/PicoDVI/commits/master/ :
> Add 720x480p 60Hz mode (270 MHz bit clock)
> RP2350 changes (including RISC-V)
From https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41260679 :
> The new HSTX interface on the RP2350 seems to be squarely targeted at this use case (video output) and doesn't require the use of PIO or consuming a ton of CPU cycles. There's a nice write up on the capability here:
This is cool thanks for sharing! I'm definitely be digging into these. It would be neat to support some of these devices too. I didn't know about MaplePad (+1 to Dreamcast VMU projects!)