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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 (U) / 4MB (U+/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/Out  ||
 
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| || 640x480x60fps            ||                                || Stereo 1/8" headphone  ||
 
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| || 800x600x60fps            || '''Sound'''                    || 2x TTL+(S)NES Joysticks ||
 
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| || 24-bit RGB color space    || 16-bit stereo CODEC            || 2x TTL+Analog Joysticks (FMX) ||
 
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| || 256-color bitmap plane    || 16 Voice Gideon FPGASID        || DB9 RS232 (3-wire U/U+, 9-wire FMX) ||
 
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| || 8x8 character plane      || TI SN76489 (Sega, Cabinets)    || MIDI in/out (FMX)      ||
 
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| || 4x 16x16x256 tile planes || Yamaha OPL3 (Sound Blaster)    || DB25 EPP (FMX)          ||
 
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| || 32x 32x32x256 sprites    || Yamaha OPM (FMX) (keyboards)  || Bus Expansion Port      ||
 
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| || 4x sprite planes          || Yamaha OPN2 (FMX) (Sega games) || USB debug port          ||
 
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| || 16x16x256 mouse pointer  || Internal 3KHz piezo beeper    || 12v DC Power            ||
 
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EXP-C100-ESID (Expansion Card): adds 10/100 Ethernet and two SID sockets.
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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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EXP-C200-EVID (Expansion Card): adds 10/100 Ethernet and a second DVI port (text-modes only).
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= FAQ =
  
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== Getting Started ==
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Are these FPGA Retros like the MiSTer?
  
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[[Hardware Setup]]
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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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[[Ports and Connectors]]
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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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[[Using Foenix BASIC816]]
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Are there emulators?
  
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[[Using RETRO Forth]]
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* Yes!  See the various platform specific wikis above.
  
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[[Binary Development Resources]]
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Is the hardware "Open Source"?
  
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[[Memory Map]]
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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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* The FPGA code is presently closed-source to keep the platforms from becoming fragmented.
  
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[[FMX Errata]]
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Are there any programming tutorials?
  
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== Technical Documentation ==
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* See the various platform specific wikis above.
  
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Happy hacking!
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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, Floppy (FMX)
 
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| [[SN76489]]  || || PSG Audio
 
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| [[YM2151]]    || || Yamaha OPM1 - FM Operator Type I (FMX)
 
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| [[YM2612]]    || || Yamaha OPN2 - FM Operator Type II (FMX)
 
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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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| [[LAN9221]]  || || 10/100 Ethernet
 
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== Early Software ==
 
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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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| '''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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