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= C256 FOENIX (U/U+/FMX) WIKI =  
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= Welcome to the world of Foenix Retro Computers! =
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=== Hardware Overview ===
 
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'''WDC 65C816 CPU @ 14.318Mhz, 2MB / 4MB (FMX) System RAM, 512K flash'''
 
  
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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 for 65C02, 6809, 65816, 68000, and 68040 CPUs.
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| || '''Graphics'''          || '''Storage'''              || '''Ports'''            ||
 
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| || 2MB / 4MB (FMX) Video RAM || SD Card slot (front)        || DVI-I Video            ||
 
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| || 320x240x60fps            || 2.5" internal IDE HDD      || 2x PS/2 (kbd/mouse)    ||
 
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| || 400x300x60fps            || 3.5" 1.44MB floppy (FMX)    || Stereo RCA Line In      ||
 
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| || 640x480x60fps            ||                            || Stereo RCA Line Out    ||
 
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| || 800x600x60fps            || '''Sound'''                || Stereo 1/8" headphone  ||
 
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| || 24-bit RGB color space    || 16-bit stereo CODEC        || 2x TTL+(S)NES Joysticks ||
 
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| || 256-color bitmap plane    || 16 Voice Gideon FPGASID    || 2x TTL+Analog Joysticks (FMX) ||
 
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| || 8x8 character plane      || Yamaha OPM (keyboards)      || DB9 RS232 (3-wire U/U+, 9-wire FMX) ||
 
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| || 4x 16x16x256 tile planes || Yamaha OPN2 (Sega games)    || MIDI in/out (FMX)      ||
 
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| || 32x 32x32x256 sprites    || Yamaha OPL3 (Sound Blaster) || DB25 EPP (FMX)          ||
 
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| || 4x sprite planes          || TI SN76489 (Sega, Cabinets) || Bus Expansion Port      ||
 
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| || 16x16x256 mouse pointer  || Internal 3KHz piezo beeper  || 12v DC Power            ||
 
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== Getting Started ==
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* For 8/16 systems (F256) go to [http://wiki.f256foenix.com http://wiki.f256foenix.com]
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* For 24-bit systems (C256 FMX, GenX, C256 U, F256), go to [[C256|https://wiki.c256foenix.com/index.php?title=C256]]
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* For 32-bit systems (A2560, GenX), go to [[A2560|https://wiki.c256foenix.com/index.php?title=A2560]]
  
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[[FMX Errata]]
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= FAQ =
  
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[[Hardware Setup]]
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Are these FPGA Retros like the MiSTer?
  
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[[Ports and Connectors]]
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* No! These machines are the real thing. You'll be running on a real 65c02, 65816, 68000, or 68040!  The 6Mhz 6809 is an FPGA, but it's packaged as a standard 40pin DIP for use in the 65c02/65816 socket on the F256.
  
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[[Using Foenix BASIC816]]
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Are these machines compatible with the C64? C128? Amiga? Atari-ST? IBM-PC?
  
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[[Formatting a Hard Drive]]
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* No! This is not a MEGA65, a Vampire, or an Ultimate64.  We already have those platforms.  This is something new and different!
  
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[[Binary Development Resources]]
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Are there emulators?
  
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[[Memory Map]]
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* Yes!  See the various platform specific wikis above.
  
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== Technical Documentation ==
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Is the hardware "Open Source"?
  
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* The schematics for many models are available for download from [https://www.c256foenix.com https://www.c256foenix.com].  
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| [[65816]]    || || CPU
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* The FPGA code is presently closed-source to keep the platforms from becoming fragmented.
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| [[bq4802ly]]  || || RTC
 
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| [[GABE]]      || || System / IO / Timers / Sound Chip Controller / Math Co-Processor
 
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| [[LPC47M10x]] || || SuperIO (Analog inputs, MIDI, EPP, PS2, Serial)
 
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| [[SN76489]]  || || PSG Audio
 
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| [[YM2151]]    || || Yamaha OPM1 - FM Operator Type I
 
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| [[YM2612]]    || || Yamaha OPN2 - FM Operator Type II
 
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| [[YMF262]]    || || Yamaha OPL3 - FM Operator Type III
 
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| [[WM8776]]    || || 24-bit 192kHz Stereo CODEC
 
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| [[VICKY II]]  || || Graphics Engine
 
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| [[Unity]]    || || IDE Hard-disk control
 
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| [[Trinity]]  || || Joystick and DIP switches
 
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== Early Software ==
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Are there any programming tutorials?
  
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You will need to reset (or even power cycle) the Foenix between uploads to clear the memory and restore the default configuration. These are early days!
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* See the various platform specific wikis above.
  
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Happy hacking!
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| '''Program'''      || '''Notes'''      || '''Author'''    || '''Sources'''
 
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| BASIC816          || Bundled          || PJW            || https://github.com/pweingar/BASIC816
 
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| MONITOR            || Bundled          || PJW            || https://github.com/pweingar/BASIC816
 
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| [[matrix.hex]]    || Matrix demo      || Piotr Meyer    ||
 
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| [[Tracker_2.hex]]  || Music player      || Daniel Tremblay || https://github.com/dtremblay/c256-tracker
 
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| [[Tracker_3.hex]]  || Music player      || Daniel Tremblay || https://github.com/dtremblay/c256-tracker
 
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| [[fraggy.hex]]    || Frogger like game || Daniel Tremblay || https://github.com/dtremblay/fraggy
 
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| [[jumpman_sr.hex]] || Splash screen    || Stefany Allaire || Too busy working on the system!
 
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| C256 Tetris        || Full Tetris Game  || Daniel Tremblay || https://github.com/dtremblay/c256-tetris
 
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| VGM Player        || Video Game Music Player || Daniel Tremblay || https://github.com/dtremblay/c256-vgm-player
 
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Latest revision as of 13:32, 15 March 2024

Welcome to the world of Foenix Retro Computers!

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 for 65C02, 6809, 65816, 68000, and 68040 CPUs.

FAQ

Are these FPGA Retros like the MiSTer?

  • No! These machines are the real thing. You'll be running on a real 65c02, 65816, 68000, or 68040! The 6Mhz 6809 is an FPGA, but it's packaged as a standard 40pin DIP for use in the 65c02/65816 socket on the F256.

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!

Are there emulators?

  • Yes! See the various platform specific wikis above.

Is the hardware "Open Source"?

  • The schematics for many models are available for download from https://www.c256foenix.com.
  • The FPGA code is presently closed-source to keep the platforms from becoming fragmented.

Are there any programming tutorials?

  • See the various platform specific wikis above.

Happy hacking!

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