[@mos_8502](https://studio8502.ca/@mos_8502 ) so unless I'm counting wrong, the ECP5 25k (second-lowest sku, approx 20 USD) has enough internal RAM blocks for vera's memory footprint. For replicating a vera-type system, that seems like an attractive option vs. the slightly cheaper ECP5 12k and having to bolt on external memory.
After digging, I'm fairly sure only parallel SRAM will have the necessary throughput, not the SPI stuff. OTOH, 4-8MB would be doable in that form factor.
Experimenting continues, just initial thoughts
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