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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 a

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nd a conveniently HDMI-shaped output connector to boot!

We (Pimoroni) actually shipped this technique in PicoVision, used to load the “GPU” firmware (an RP2040 used to offload the HDMI signal generation) at runtime- https://github.com/pimoroni/picovision/blob/main/drivers/dv_...