The BeagleBoard Org have recently introduced a Linux-capable risc-v based board called "BeagleV". ref: https://beagleboard.org/beaglev ref: https://www.tomshardware.com/uk/news/beaglev-riscv-announced
The CPU is a U74 risc-v dual core running at 1.5GHz (roughly equivalent to Cortex A55). It has three coprocessors: * Tensilica-VP6 Vision DSP for computing vision * NVDLA Engine - NVIDIA® Deep Learning Accelerator (2048 MACs@800MHz ) * Neural Network Engine (1024 MACs@500MHz) And comes in two flavors: 4GB ($119) and 8GB ($149). Of course it'd be great just to have Plan 9 running on a risc-v platform, but it seems to me the real value here would be in showcasing Plan 9's architecture and an elegant API to multiple disparate coprocessors. BeagleBoard has a good track record of creating an ecosystem around their boards; and a history of supporting production of boards, new and old, for many years after. I have no relationship with BeagleBoard Org or SiFive, Inc. I'm just someone who [re]discovered Plan 9 a few weeks ago, I see potential, and I'm loving it. I'm new to Plan 9, but would love to work on this port. Anyone else interested? ------------------------------------------ 9fans: 9fans Permalink: https://9fans.topicbox.com/groups/9fans/T0a8362212701a8c3-M9b70bbc02c68a3d1e080c785 Delivery options: https://9fans.topicbox.com/groups/9fans/subscription
