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= Kernels =
 
= Kernels =
 
There are two kernels for the Jr.
 
There are two kernels for the Jr.
* [[The TinyCore MicroKernel]]
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* [[The TinyCore MicroKernel]] (ships with the unit)
* [[OpenKERNAL]]
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* [[OpenKERNAL]] (for those wishing to run software written for the CBM KERNAL)
 
 
 
 
  
 
= Hardware Setup =
 
= Hardware Setup =

Revision as of 12:37, 23 January 2023

The F256 Jr is a 65C02 based system that includes the following features:

  • 512K of Shared System & Video RAM (256k on the Rev A)
  • 256k of flash
  • 256k of cartridge ram/rom
  • TinyVICKY Graphic Chip (CFP9599)
  • 1x Simple 3-wire UART (RS-232 Port, Feather ESP8266 wifi, or Feather MIDI)
  • 2x Atari Style Joystick Ports, 1x DB9 to interface to NES/SNES Adapter (For Rev B Only)
  • 1x IEC Port to interface to Commodore Drives
  • 2x Internal PSG Sound Chip
  • 2x External SID Sockets

Hardware Setup

Pinout Jr December 7th Trans.png

The PS2 mouse port may be wired to the keyboard port and then split out using a laptop PS2 splitter.

Kernels

There are two kernels for the Jr.

Hardware Setup

  • Port pin-outs
  • Adding a mouse port on early Rev B Boards

Documents

Hardware Setup

Ports and Connectors