EDID, HDMI and framebuffer

I have used the Armbian images created by Balbes150 on my VIM2 Max.  Awesome software in all respects.

If I use an image with the 3.14.29 kernel:
    1. Framebuffer is correctly installed/configured
    2. HDMI does not exist
    3. Displaying EDID reported:
        No EDID on bus 1,2, or 4
        Bus 3 doesn't really have an EDID...
        Couldn't find an accessible EDID on this computer

However, if I use an image with the 4.16.1 kernel:
    1. No framebuffer
    2. HDMI detectable connected/disconnected
    3. Displaying EDID detected contents correctly
    
I wouldn't mind a 4096x4096 framebuffer so, if necessary, I can shrink it to 4K UHD 3840x2160.

I would prefer a server image but if necessary, I could live with a GUI.  Just something that wouldn't be used.

Building my own kernel or image is beyond my skills.

Could somebody make an Armbian image that would have the framebuffer, the HDMI, and EDID working?