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peterkvt80 / vbit2

Teletext streaming. Generates a T42 teletext stream from teletext pages. This can be used with inserter hardware or a Raspberry Pi to generate a video signal that teletext TVs can decode and display. It can also be used with vbit-iv to generate in-vision teletext on a Linux PC or Raspberry Pi.
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getvbit2 for Orange Pi (Zero 2) or similar possible? #40

Open Paderman opened 6 months ago

Paderman commented 6 months ago

Hello, is it possible to make a port for Orange Pi (Zero 2) or similar? Orange Pi Zero 2 has HDMI and 3.5mm video/audio output. Thank you.

avrovulcanxh607 commented 6 months ago

Hi,

I've played around with this on the Zero LTS - unless things have changed, you need a weird firmware build to even get composite video to work - and since the system is fundamentally different to a Raspberry Pi, it would need a bespoke program to match, unfortunately.

So, possible? - maybe Likely to happen? - not really 😅

I used a custom hardware board to do teletext on my Orange Pis, but to be honest it's not worth the effort except in very specific circumstances - I'd just use a normal raspberry pi!

Paderman commented 6 months ago

Hi, OK, thanks for the info 😃

What Raspberry Pi's are compatible❓ 😉

What for a custom board do you use❓ 😄

avrovulcanxh607 commented 6 months ago

Any Raspberry Pi should work - just install the "legacy" OS, use the composite video output (you'll probably need an annoying 3.5mm to phono cable), and install vbit2 as described in the wiki :)

Paderman commented 6 months ago

OK, I will try if I enough have money to buy a Raspberry Pi 😉

The Orange Pi Zero 2 has with an additional module (Orange Pi Expansion Board) a/v output, 4 PIN, Video + Audio (2 stereo) 😇 🤷