rePalm Project: Porting PalmOS to Modern Hardware and Pixter Device Development
By
dmitrygr
Master baker tier. Every paragraph earns its place on the tray.
Summary
rePalm is a technical project focused on running PalmOS on modern hardware, specifically targeting the Pixter device. The content documents the developer's journey through hardware bring-up, ARM7 processor quirks, display and multimedia integration, and various technical challenges encountered while porting PalmOS to new hardware. It includes detailed technical documentation, blog-style updates, and troubleshooting notes for the rePalm project.
Key quotes
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Getting started with Pixter
The Worst ARM SoC I've Seen Yet
Pixter Memories
Pixter Displays
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