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The problem with putting USB-C video on there is that USB-C is DisplayPort, and there's a good chance for various reasons (last time it was said that at least h
by liminalsunset 3y ago
The problem with putting USB-C video on there is that USB-C is DisplayPort, and there's a good chance for various reasons (last time it was said that at least historically, the Raspberry Pi is a cut down version of a Broadcom chip that was used in a set top box or media player or something) the SoC only has an HDMI interface block on it and not a DisplayPort one. Thus, supporting this would require the addition of at least a converter chip, plus a Type-C port chip, which probably takes up valuable BOM budget. Given how few ICs are present on this board, this was probably not a feature very high on the priorities list.
- colordrops 3y agoWould love to use a Pi with my portable monitor, but no idea how without this.
- mighmi 3y agoWhy not a MicroHDMI to HDMI cable?
- colordrops 3y agoBecause my portable monitor has a USB-C DP connector.
- justinlloyd 3y agoSiig and a few others make a HDMI to USB-C converter for around $50.
- colordrops 3y agoNice I just ordered one, thanks.
- 3np 3y agoIn that case, mini-HDMI would have fit without being as insanely brittle.