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Extended README to also mention the PICO2.
PICO2 is fully supported and successfully tested now.
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README.md

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The signal is output via an HDMI connector, connecting the Apple II to modern displays with HDMI (or DVI) inputs.
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No more analog signal conversion required.
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![A2DVI PCB v1.2](images/A2DVI_PCB1.jpg)
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The project is a collaboration with Ralle Palaveev. His related hardware project is here:
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* [A2DVI Hardware](https://github.com/rallepalaveev/A2DVI)
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Hardware and firmware are already working, however, the project is currently being tested.
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Firmware builds and Gerber files will be published once initial testing is completed.
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Currently (July 2024) we're waiting for a batch of updated PCBs.
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The hardware is based on the PICO controller board.
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Both, original **PICO (RP2040)** and newer **PICO2 (RP2350)** mouldes are supported.
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Separate firmware is provided for the two PICO variants.
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Please be a little patient.
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Check out the discussion topic in the AppleFritter forum, if you want to help with testing.
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![PICO_vs_PICO2](images/PICO_PICO2.jpg)
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![A2DVI PCB v1.2](images/A2DVI_PCB1.jpg)
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*Currently, there is no difference in A2DVI functionality when using PICO or PICO2.
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PICO2 is pin-compatible but has a more powerful CPU, more memory, more flash and improved I/O.
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However, the original PICO is capable enough for A2DVI - and still has resources available for future extensions.*
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# About the A2DVI-Firmware
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The firmware is based on a combination of the Apple II VGA firmware projects by Mark Aikens and David Kuder.
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| PICO Microcontroller (RP2040) |
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| PICO Microcontroller (RP2040 or RP2350) |
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| 6502 |_________|_____| PIO #1 |_________| ARM Core #1 |________| ARM Core #2 | |
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* **PICO2 (RP2350) support **.
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## TODOs
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A2DVI Firmware
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Separate firmware is provided for original PICO (RP2040) and newer PICO2
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(RP2350) modules. Newer PICO2 modules are clearly marked with a "PICO2"
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imprint in large white letters. If your PICO doesn't state a version,
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then it's an original PICO (RP2040).
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* A2DVI_vX.Y.uf2:
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Firmware for boards with the original PICO module (RP2040).
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* A2DVI_vX.Y_PICO2.uf2:
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Firmware for boards with the newer PICO2 module (RP2350).
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Newer PICO2 modules are clearly marked with a "PICO2" imprint in large white letters.
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If your PICO doesn't state a version, then it's an original PICO (RP2040).
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Firmware Update

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