These kind of gadgets already exist, see e.g. the http://8devices.com/carambola-2 http://8devices.com/carambola-2 They are basically breakout boards for MIPS

These kind of gadgets already exist, see e.g. the http://8devices.com/carambola-2 http://8devices.com/carambola-2 They are basically breakout boards for MIPS SoC chips intended for use in home routers.