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For a framebuffer you have to learn how to
For a framebuffer you have to learn how to
[https://github.com/raspberrypi/firmware/wiki/Accessing-mailboxes access mailboxes]. And then you have to send the GPU some [https://github.com/raspberrypi/firmware/wiki/Mailbox-property-interface mail].
[https://github.com/raspberrypi/firmware/wiki/Accessing-mailboxes access mailboxes]. And then you have to send the GPU some [https://github.com/raspberrypi/firmware/wiki/Mailbox-property-interface mail]. Or read about the Framebuffer [http://elinux.org/RPi_Framebuffer here],


Start with a single simple querry at first and then build up more complex mails. If you get it working then I recommend just altering the virtual size and color depth and leaving the physical resolution as is. The RPi seems to do a fine job of detecting the monitor and the user can also configure a resolution in the boot config files on the SD card. Best to honor his wishes.
Start with a single simple querry at first and then build up more complex mails. If you get it working then I recommend just altering the virtual size and color depth and leaving the physical resolution as is. The RPi seems to do a fine job of detecting the monitor and the user can also configure a resolution in the boot config files on the SD card. Best to honor his wishes.