= THE FOENIX WIKI =

Welcome to the Foenix Project! Here you will find a series of brand new computers lovingly made by Stefany Allaire in the style of the early 8, 16 and 32 bit machines of lore! This is your chance to be a participant in the development of a new platform -- to start with a brand new machine akin to a high-end Atari or Amiga, write its very first programs, see what it can do, push its limits, and experience something new! Models are available with a 65C02 CPU, 65816 CPU, a 680x0 series CPU, or both, with more CPU options planned for the future.

Order your computer at https://c256foenix.com

{| class = "wikitable"
| || '''[[F256JR]]''' || '''[[C256-FMX]]''' || '''[[C256U]]''' || '''[[A2560U]]''' || '''[[A2560K]]''' || '''[[Gen-X]]'''
|-
| || F256 Jr. || C256 Foenix FMX (legacy) || C256 Foenix U/U+ || A2560 Foenix U/U+ || A2560K || GEN X
|-
| || [[File:Jr_RevB_Transparent.png|200px]] || [[File:C256FoenixFMX_RevC4B.2.25.jpg|200px]] || [[File:C256FoenixUBare.jpg|200px]] || [[File:A2560U Board.jpg|200px]]
|| [[File:A2560K.png|200px]] || [[File:Gen X Cube - 50%.png|200px]]
|-
| Released Year: || 2022/2023 || 2019 || 2021 || 2021/2022 || 2021 || 2022
|-
| Active: || Yes || '''Discontinued''' || On Hold* || On Hold* || Yes || Yes
|-
| CPU: || W65C02 @ 6Mhz || W65C816 @ 14Mhz || W65C816 @ 14Mhz || MC68SEC000 @ 20Mhz || MC68040V @ 25Mhz || W65C816 @ 14Mhz + 32bits CPU**
|-
| System Memory: || 256K SRAM || 4M SRAM || 2/4M SRAM || 4M SRAM || 4M SRAM/64M SDRAM || 4M SRAM/64M SDRAM
|-
| Video Memory: || Shared || 4M SRAM || 2M SRAM || 2M SRAM || 8M SRAM || 8M SRAM
|-
| Graphic Chipset: || TinyVICKY - [[CFP9599]] || VICKY II + GABE || FATVICKY - [[CFP95168B]] || FATVICKY - [[CFP95171-68k]] || VICKY III - [[CFP95179K]] || VICKY III - [[CFP95179X]]
|-
| Internal Audio: || 2x PSG (Sn76489) || TBD || 1x Gideon SID || 1x Gideon SID || 2x GideonSID / 1x OPM / 1x OPN2 / 2x PSG || 1x OPM / 1x OPN2 / 2x PSG
|-
| External Audio: || 2x SID^^ || 1x OPL3/1x OPM /1x OPN2/ 1x OPL3 || 1x OPL3 || 1x OPL3 || 2x SID^^/1x OPM /1x OPN2/1x PSG/1x OPL3 || 2x SID^^/1x OPM/1x OPN2/1x PSG/1x OPL3
|-
| CODEC : || TBD || 1x 48KHz || 1x 48KHz || 1x 48KHz || 1x 48KHz/1x 44.1KHz || 1x 48KHz/1x 44.1KHz
|-
| Audio I/O: || HP Jack/Line-Out || HP Jack/Line-In/Out || HP Jack/Line-Out || HP Jack/Line-Out || HP Jack/Line-In/Out || HP Jack/Line-In/Out
|-
| Media IO: || IEC/SDCARD || SDCARD/IDE/FLOPPY || SDCARD/IDE || SDCARD/IDE || SDCARD/IDE/FLOPPY || SDCARD/IDE/FLOPPY
|-
| COM IO: || Simple Serial/WIFI*** || 2x Serial/ 1x Parallel || 1x Simple Serial || 1x Simple Serial || 2x Serial/1x Parallel/Eth || 2x Serial/1x Parallel/Eth
|-
| Joystick Posts: || 2x ATARI + NES/SNES Port****^ || 4x ATARI / 2x NES/SNES^ || 2x ATARI And/Or NES/SNES^ || 2x ATARI And/Or NES/SNES^ || 2x ATARI And/Or NES/SNES^ || 4x ATARI & 4x NES & 4x SNES
|-
| PCB Form Factor: || 6.7" x 6.7" Mini-ITX || 10" x 6.2" || 7.13" x 4.4" || 7.13" x 4.4" || 12" x 5.5" || 9" x 9"
|-
| Power Supply: || ATX PS Plug || +12V 2.5mm Barrel || +12V 2.5mm Barrel || +12V 2.5mm Barrel || 4pins +5V/+12V || ATX PS Plug
|-
| Tech Manual: || [https://256-foenix.us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/C256_Foenix_JR_UM_Rev002.pdf JR TM] Preliminary || NONE || TBP Later || [https://256-foenix.us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/A2560U_UM_Rev0.0.2.pdf A2560U UM] Preliminary || [https://256-foenix.us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/A2560K_UM_Rev0.0.2.pdf A2560K UM] Preliminary || Coming Soon
|-
| User Manual: || [https://github.com/pweingar/C256jrManual/blob/main/tex/c256jr_um.pdf F256 JR UM] (WIP) || NONE || || || ||
|-
|}
(*): Due to FPGA's availability and abusive cost, those models are presently on hold.

(**): The concept behind the GenX is its ability to support different processors through a modular system.

(***): The WIFI communication is achieved through a ESP32/WIFI (Feather) Type board and it is optional.

(****): The RevA of the board doesn't have an extra 9Pins connector to interface with NES/SNES Adapter.

(^): An external NES/SNES interface box is needed, so this is extra.

(^^): The External SIDs are Sockets only, they must be populated by the owner.

OPM = YM2151, OPN2 = YM2612, PSG = SN76489

= Emulators / Toolchain =

''' EMULATORS '''
{| class="wikitable"
| CPU:
|-
| W65C02 (F256 Jr) || [https://github.com/paulscottrobson/junior-emulator.git] Paul's F256JR Emulator || [https://github.com/scttgs0/C256Jr.git] Scott's F256JR (WIP) Emulator
|-
| W65C816 (C256U/FMX/GEN X) || [https://github.com/Trinity-11/FoenixIDE.git] Daniel's Foenix IDE || [https://github.com/aniou/morfe] Aniou's Morfe for 816
|-
| M680xx (A2560U/A2560K/GEN X) || [https://github.com/paulscottrobson/f68-emulator.git] Paul's F68 Emulator || [https://github.com/aniou/morfe] Aniou's Morfe for 68K || [https://github.com/scttgs0/FoenixToolkitm68k.git] Scott's FnxToolKitm68
|}

''' TOOL CHAINS '''
{| class="wikitable"
| CPU:
|-
| W65C02 (F256 Jr) || [https://www.calypsi.cc/] Calypsi for the 65C02 CPU || [https://sourceforge.net/projects/tass64/] 64TASS || [https://www.cc65.org/] CC65
|-
| W65C816 (C256U/FMX/GEN X) || [https://www.calypsi.cc/] Calypsi for the 65C816 CPU || [https://sourceforge.net/projects/tass64/] 64TASS || Merlin
|-
| M680xx (A2560U/A2560K/GEN X) || [https://www.calypsi.cc/] Calypsi for the 68K CPU || [http://sun.hasenbraten.de/vbcc/] VBCC || VBCC Foenix Target [https://github.com/daschewie/Foenix_vbcc_target]
|}

= Get Started =
Software Market Place [http://apps.emwhite.org/foenixmarketplace/]
Newsletters Repository [http://apps.emwhite.org/foenixmarketplace/]

Compare the different [[models]]: [[F256JR]], [[C256-FMX]], [[C256U]], [[A2560U]], [[A2560K]], [[Gen-X]]

Explore the [[documentation]]: [[C256]], [[A2560]], [[ICs]]

Join the [https://discord.gg/WqtwuEtN3a Discord],

Order your computer at https://c256foenix.com, and

Join in the fun!

= FAQ =

Is this another FPGA Retro like the MiSTer?

* No! These machines are the real thing. You'll be running on a real 65816, 68000, 68040, i486dx2, etc. :).

Are these machines compatible with the C64? C128? Amiga? Atari-ST? IBM-PC?

* No! This is not a MEGA65, a Vampire, or an Ultimate64. We already have those platforms. This is something new and different!

Is there an emulator?

* Yes! See the [[Emulators]] page!

Is the hardware "Open Source"?

* The schematics are available for download from the Discord. The FPGA code is presently closed-source to keep the platform from becoming fragmented.

Are there any programming tutorials for the Foenix?

* Stefany Allaire's videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNX2L8_enbRUAb8zKaR2KzQ
* Tail Recursive's videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMNLxfepc0xAZodcvOlVenQ
* You can also follow along with the development of the Gen-X on Stefany's [https://www.patreon.com/c256foenix?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare Patreon] page.

Happy hacking!

2022-10-18T23:01:01Z

Stef: /* THE FOENIX WIKI */

= THE FOENIX WIKI =

Welcome to the Foenix Project! Here you will find a series of brand new computers lovingly made by Stefany Allaire in the style of the early 16 and 32 bit machines of lore! This is your chance to be a participant in the development of a new platform -- to start with a brand new machine akin to a high-end Atari or Amiga, write its very first programs, see what it can do, push its limits, and experience something new! Models are available with a 65C02 CPU, 65816 CPU, a 680x0 series CPU, or both, with more CPU options planned for the future.

{| class = "wikitable"
| || '''F256 Jr''' || '''C256 Foenix FMX''' || '''C256 Foenix U''' || ''' A2560U ''' || '''A2560K''' || '''Gen X'''
|-
| || [[File:Final_F256Jr.jpg|200px]] || [[File:C256FoenixFMX_RevC4B.2.25.jpg|200px]] || [[File:C256FoenixUBare.jpg|200px]] || [[File:A2560U Board.jpg|200px]]
|| [[File:A2560K.png|200px]] || [[File:Gen X Cube - 50%.png|200px]]
|-
| Released Year: || 2022/2023 || 2019 || 2021 || 2021/2022 || 2021 || 2022
|-
| Active: || Yes || '''Discontinued''' || Hold* || Hold* || Yes || Yes
|-
| CPU: || W65C02 @ 6Mhz || W65C816 @ 14Mhz || W65C816 @ 14Mhz || MC68SEC000 @ 20Mhz || MC68040V @ 25Mhz || W65C816 @ 14Mhz + 32bits CPU**
|-
| System Memory: || 256K SRAM || 4M SRAM || 2/4M SRAM || 4M SRAM || 4M SRAM/64M SDRAM || 4M SRAM/64M SDRAM
|-
| Video Memory: || Shared || 4M SRAM || 2M SRAM || 2M SRAM || 8M SRAM || 8M SRAM
|-
| Graphic Chipset: || TinyVICKY - [[CFP9599]] || VICKY II + GABE || FATVICKY - [[CFP95168B]] || FATVICKY - [[CFP9171-68k]] || VICKY III - [[CFP95179K]] || VICKY III - [[CFP95179X]]
|-
| Internal Audio: || 2x PSG (Sn76489) || TBD || 1x Gideon SID || 1x Gideon SID || 2x GideonSID / 1x OPM / 1x OPN2 / 2x PSG || 1x OPM / 1x OPN2 / 2x PSG
|-
| External Audio: || 2x SID^^ || 1x OPL3/1x OPM /1x OPN2/ 1x OPL3 || 1x OPL3 || 1x OPL3 || 2x SID^^/1x OPM /1x OPN2/1x PSG/1x OPL3 || 2x SID^^/1x OPM/1x OPN2/1x PSG/1x OPL3
|-
| CODEC : || TBD || 1x 48KHz || 1x 48Khz || 1x 48Khz || 1x 48Khz/1x 44.1Khz || 1x 48Khz/1x 44.1Khz
|-
| Audio I/O: || HP Jack/Line-Out || HP Jack/Line-In/Out || HP Jack/Line-Out || HP Jack/Line-Out || HP Jack/Line-In/Out || HP Jack/Line-In/Out
|-
| Media IO: || IEC/SDCARD || SDCARD/IDE/FLOPPY || SDCARD/IDE || SDCARD/IDE || SDCARD/IDE/FLOPPY || SDCARD/IDE/FLOPPY
|-
| COM IO: || Simple Serial/WIFI*** || 2x Serial/ 1x Parallel || 1x Simple Serial || 1x Simple Serial || 2x Serial/1x Parallel/Eth || 2x Serial/1x Parallel/Eth
|-
| Joystick Posts: || 2x ATARI + NES/SNES Port****^ || 4x ATARI / 2x NES/SNES^ || 2x ATARI And/Or NES/SNES^ || 2x ATARI And/Or NES/SNES^ || 2x ATARI And/Or NES/SNES^ || 4x ATARI & 4x NES & 4x SNES
|-
| PCB Form Factor: || STD Mini-ITX || 10" x 6.2" || 7.13" x 4.4" || 7.13" x 4.4" || 12" x 5.5" || 9" x 9"
|-
| Power Supply: || ATX PS Plug || +12V 2.5mm Barrel || +12V 2.5mm Barrel || +12V 2.5mm Barrel || 4pins +5V/+12V || ATX PS Plug
|-
| Tech Manual: || [https://256-foenix.us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/A2560K_UM_Rev0.0.2.pdf JR TM]
|-
|}
(*): Due to FPGA's availability and abusive cost, those models are presently on hold.

(**): The concept behind the GenX is its ability to support different processors through a modular system.

(***): The WIFI communication is achieved through a ESP32/WIFI (Feather) Type board and it is optional.

(****): The RevA of the board doesn't have an extra 9Pins connector to interface with NES/SNES Adapter.

(^): An external NES/SNES interface box is needed, so this is extra.

(^^): The External SIDs are Sockets only, they must be populated by the owner.

OPM = YM2151, OPN2 = YM2612

''' All Foenix systems include the following base features:'''
{| class="wikitable"
| || '''Graphics''' || '''Layers''' || '''Sound''' || '''Ports''' ||
|-
| || 320x240x60fps || 16x16 mouse pointer || 2x Gideon FPGASID || SD Card slot ||
|-
| || 400x300x60fps || 8x8 character plane || 16-bit stereo CODEC || 2x PS/2 (kbd/mouse) ||
|-
| || 640x480x60fps || 64 16x16x256 sprites || TI SN76489 (Sega, Cabinets) || Stereo 1/8" headphone ||
|-
| || 800x600x60fps || 4x 16x16x256 tile planes || Yamaha OPL3 (Sound Blaster) || Stereo RCA Line In/Out ||
|-
| || 24-bit RGB color space || 2x 256-color bitmap planes || 3KHz piezo beeper || 2.5" internal IDE HDD ||
|}

Additional features vary by class of unit:

{| class="wikitable"
| || || '''65816''' || '''680x0''' || ||
|-
| || '''Basic''' || C256U || A2560U || Basic units with 3-wire serial and an expansion port. ||
|-
| || '''Luxury''' || C256FMX || A2560K || Expanded units with MIDI, floppy, 9-wire serial, 25-pin parallel, and more! ||
|-
| || '''Explorer''' || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | Gen-X || All of the above plus support for two CPUs! ||
|}

= Get Started =

Compare the different [[models]]: [[F256JR]], [[C256-FMX]], [[C256U]], [[A2560U]], [[A2560K]], [[Gen-X]]

Explore the [[documentation]]: [[C256]], [[A2560]], [[ICs]]

Join the [https://discord.gg/WqtwuEtN3a Discord],

Order your computer at https://c256foenix.com, and

Join in the fun!

= FAQ =

Is this another FPGA Retro like the MiSTer?

* No! These machines are the real thing. You'll be running on a real 65816, 68000, 68040, i486dx2, etc. :).

Are these machines compatible with the C64? C128? Amiga? Atari-ST? IBM-PC?

* No! This is not a MEGA65, a Vampire, or an Ultimate64. We already have those platforms. This is something new and different!

Is there an emulator?

* Yes! See the [[Emulators]] page!

Is the hardware "Open Source"?

* The schematics are available for download from the Discord. The FPGA code is presently closed-source to keep the platform from becoming fragmented.

Are there any programming tutorials for the Foenix?

* Stefany Allaire's videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNX2L8_enbRUAb8zKaR2KzQ
* Tail Recursive's videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMNLxfepc0xAZodcvOlVenQ
* You can also follow along with the development of the Gen-X on Stefany's [https://www.patreon.com/c256foenix?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare Patreon] page.

Happy hacking!

Main Page

2022-10-18T22:21:33Z

Stef: /* THE FOENIX WIKI */

= THE FOENIX WIKI =

Welcome to the Foenix Project! Here you will find a series of brand new computers lovingly made by Stefany Allaire in the style of the early 16 and 32 bit machines of lore! This is your chance to be a participant in the development of a new platform -- to start with a brand new machine akin to a high-end Atari or Amiga, write its very first programs, see what it can do, push its limits, and experience something new! Models are available with a 65C02 CPU, 65816 CPU, a 680x0 series CPU, or both, with more CPU options planned for the future.

{| class = "wikitable"
| || '''F256 Jr''' || '''C256 Foenix FMX''' || '''C256 Foenix U''' || ''' A2560U ''' || '''A2560K''' || '''Gen X'''
|-
| || [[File:Final_F256Jr.jpg|200px]] || [[File:C256FoenixFMX_RevC4B.2.25.jpg|200px]] || [[File:C256FoenixUBare.jpg|200px]] || [[File:A2560U Board.jpg|200px]]
|| [[File:A2560K.png|200px]] || [[File:Gen X Cube - 50%.png|200px]]
|-
| Released Year: || 2022/2023 || 2019 || 2021 || 2021/2022 || 2021 || 2022
|-
| Active: || Yes || '''Discontinued''' || Hold* || Hold* || Yes || Yes
|-
| CPU: || W65C02 @ 6Mhz || W65C816 @ 14Mhz || W65C816 @ 14Mhz || MC68SEC000 @ 20Mhz || MC68040V @ 25Mhz || W65C816 @ 14Mhz + 32bits CPU**
|-
| System Memory: || 256K SRAM || 4M SRAM || 2/4M SRAM || 4M SRAM || 4M SRAM/64M SDRAM || 4M SRAM/64M SDRAM
|-
| Video Memory: || Shared || 4M SRAM || 2M SRAM || 2M SRAM || 8M SRAM || 8M SRAM
|-
| Graphic Chipset: || TinyVICKY - [[CFP9599]] || VICKY II + GABE || FATVICKY - [[CFP95168B]] || FATVICKY - [[CFP9171-68k]] || VICKY III - [[CFP95179K]] || VICKY III - [[CFP95179X]]
|-
| Internal Audio: || 2x PSG (Sn76489) || TBD || 1x Gideon SID || 1x Gideon SID || 2x GideonSID / 1x OPM / 1x OPN2 / 2x PSG || 1x OPM / 1x OPN2 / 2x PSG
|-
| External Audio: || 2x SID^^ || 1x OPL3/1x OPM /1x OPN2/ 1x OPL3 || 1x OPL3 || 1x OPL3 || 2x SID^^/1x OPM /1x OPN2/1x PSG/1x OPL3 || 2x SID^^/1x OPM/1x OPN2/1x PSG/1x OPL3
|-
| CODEC : || TBD || 1x 48KHz || 1x 48Khz || 1x 48Khz || 1x 48Khz/1x 44.1Khz || 1x 48Khz/1x 44.1Khz
|-
| Audio I/O: || HP Jack/Line-Out || HP Jack/Line-In/Out || HP Jack/Line-Out || HP Jack/Line-Out || HP Jack/Line-In/Out || HP Jack/Line-In/Out
|-
| Media IO: || IEC/SDCARD || SDCARD/IDE/FLOPPY || SDCARD/IDE || SDCARD/IDE || SDCARD/IDE/FLOPPY || SDCARD/IDE/FLOPPY
|-
| COM IO: || Simple Serial/WIFI*** || 2x Serial/ 1x Parallel || 1x Simple Serial || 1x Simple Serial || 2x Serial/1x Parallel/Eth || 2x Serial/1x Parallel/Eth
|-
| Joystick Posts: || 2x ATARI + NES/SNES Port****^ || 4x ATARI / 2x NES/SNES^ || 2x ATARI And/Or NES/SNES^ || 2x ATARI And/Or NES/SNES^ || 2x ATARI And/Or NES/SNES^ || 4x ATARI & 4x NES & 4x SNES
|-
| PCB Form Factor: || STD Mini-ITX || 10" x 6.2" || 7.13" x 4.4" || 7.13" x 4.4" || 12" x 5.5" || 9" x 9"
|-
| Power Supply: || ATX PS Plug || +12V 2.5mm Barrel || +12V 2.5mm Barrel || +12V 2.5mm Barrel || 4pins +5V/+12V || ATX PS Plug
|-
|}
(*): Due to FPGA's availability and abusive cost, those models are presently on hold.

(**): The concept behind the GenX is its ability to support different processors through a modular system.

(***): The WIFI communication is achieved through a ESP32/WIFI (Feather) Type board and it is optional.

(****): The RevA of the board doesn't have an extra 9Pins connector to interface with NES/SNES Adapter.

(^): An external NES/SNES interface box is needed, so this is extra.

(^^): The External SIDs are Sockets only, they must be populated by the owner.

OPM = YM2151, OPN2 = YM2612

''' All Foenix systems include the following base features:'''
{| class="wikitable"
| || '''Graphics''' || '''Layers''' || '''Sound''' || '''Ports''' ||
|-
| || 320x240x60fps || 16x16 mouse pointer || 2x Gideon FPGASID || SD Card slot ||
|-
| || 400x300x60fps || 8x8 character plane || 16-bit stereo CODEC || 2x PS/2 (kbd/mouse) ||
|-
| || 640x480x60fps || 64 16x16x256 sprites || TI SN76489 (Sega, Cabinets) || Stereo 1/8" headphone ||
|-
| || 800x600x60fps || 4x 16x16x256 tile planes || Yamaha OPL3 (Sound Blaster) || Stereo RCA Line In/Out ||
|-
| || 24-bit RGB color space || 2x 256-color bitmap planes || 3KHz piezo beeper || 2.5" internal IDE HDD ||
|}

Additional features vary by class of unit:

{| class="wikitable"
| || || '''65816''' || '''680x0''' || ||
|-
| || '''Basic''' || C256U || A2560U || Basic units with 3-wire serial and an expansion port. ||
|-
| || '''Luxury''' || C256FMX || A2560K || Expanded units with MIDI, floppy, 9-wire serial, 25-pin parallel, and more! ||
|-
| || '''Explorer''' || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | Gen-X || All of the above plus support for two CPUs! ||
|}

= Get Started =

Compare the different [[models]]: [[F256JR]], [[C256-FMX]], [[C256U]], [[A2560U]], [[A2560K]], [[Gen-X]]

Explore the [[documentation]]: [[C256]], [[A2560]], [[ICs]]

Join the [https://discord.gg/WqtwuEtN3a Discord],

Order your computer at https://c256foenix.com, and

Join in the fun!

= FAQ =

Is this another FPGA Retro like the MiSTer?

* No! These machines are the real thing. You'll be running on a real 65816, 68000, 68040, i486dx2, etc. :).

Are these machines compatible with the C64? C128? Amiga? Atari-ST? IBM-PC?

* No! This is not a MEGA65, a Vampire, or an Ultimate64. We already have those platforms. This is something new and different!

Is there an emulator?

* Yes! See the [[Emulators]] page!

Is the hardware "Open Source"?

* The schematics are available for download from the Discord. The FPGA code is presently closed-source to keep the platform from becoming fragmented.

Are there any programming tutorials for the Foenix?

* Stefany Allaire's videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNX2L8_enbRUAb8zKaR2KzQ
* Tail Recursive's videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMNLxfepc0xAZodcvOlVenQ
* You can also follow along with the development of the Gen-X on Stefany's [https://www.patreon.com/c256foenix?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare Patreon] page.

Happy hacking!