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1BitA weekend Game Jam is happening for the Retro Foenix System #F256K, #F256Jr and #F256K2. Double the participants as the one last April. Here's some progress screens ATM. All are using the 65816 as their cpu of choice. I'll be doing an entry as well, stay "tuned"....
Mr LeastWe have a new firmware out for the Foenix #f256k and #F256Jr computers! This one vastly improves the cross-development experience, along with BASIC bug fixes and improvements to the DOS CLI. The firmware is a community effort, and is has been right from the beginning. It's fun to be part of it.
We're seeing a growth in activity around these computers at the moment, it's pretty obvious more and more machines are getting into the hands of people.
https://github.com/FoenixRetro/f256-firmware/releases/tag/release-2023.4
#F256K #F256Jr Cool video for C programming part 1; getting an executable you compiled in a modern machine with cc65 and sending it so it resides in flash (in a cartridge or onboard) on your F256K/Jr, allowing you to run it with a keyword.
A nice level between cramped superbasic and daunting 6502 assembly.
https://youtu.be/D1jI6A7v5ZU?si=ZE9CgYEFMJbJkuEz
A nice level between cramped superbasic and daunting 6502 assembly.
https://youtu.be/D1jI6A7v5ZU?si=ZE9CgYEFMJbJkuEz
How to create a C App for the F256Jr/K - Part 1
Stefany Allaire is extending the sale of the F256K till mid-July 2023. If you were planning on getting one, this is the time. Won't be back for sale before the end of the year. Delivery for this batch will be Sept.
The F256Jr will be kept continuously for sale though
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #c256foenix
#f256K #f256Jr
https://c256foenix.com/
The F256Jr will be kept continuously for sale though
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #c256foenix
#f256K #f256Jr
https://c256foenix.com/
I'm hacking on the good old TEDMON, the #C128 version. I'm porting it to the Foenix #F256Jr, I really need some way to break into the monitor and inspect the program's state on the hardware.
The F256 has a C64 keyboard connector in addition to the PS/2 port, and it should properly generate NMI when /RESTORE is grounded. Should be possible to break into the monitor at any time.
It's fairly interesting to work on this, the disassembly and assembly routines are impressively small, but it's probably going to be less fun to add the #65C02 instructions.
New video highlighting the differences (spoiler: ain't much) between the F256K and the cheaper F256Jr from someone's who's been in the group since early days of the creation of these machines from Foenix Retro Systems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3JuUd95NCA
Foenix F256K versus F256 Jr. - What's the difference?
A great overview of the differences between the #Foenix #F256K and #F256Jr. I have really enjoyed getting into #6502 coding which I have never done before. It turns out I really like it, which I did not expect.
The machines are quite capable but not overly so. They're kind of like a PC Engine, 8 bit CPU and 16 bit class graphics.
The F256Jr is about USD 200 which I think is great value, I'm certainly getting my money's worth in fun and learning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3JuUd95NCA&ab_channel=8-BitWallofDoom