TheSerialHobbyist

Thanks! Getting the texture right can be tricky when 3D printing, but it's better than leaving the slot empty

Apparently the Phoenix is built on an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), which means the "core" is essentially a reproduction of the original hardware. Unlike with emulators, FPGA chips are capable of physically replicating actual hardware. For example, an FPGA can be setup to contain the same transistors and architecture as an Zilog Z80, and the circuits on the motherboard to take advantage of it. What's interesting about this is that you could, theoretically at least, reconfigure the FPGA to act like a different system. So it could replicate a 2600 one day and a C64 the next day.

Hello all! As this seems to be the only active forum related to the Aquarius, I thought I'd post this here. :) I designed a cartridge slot cover for the Aquarius, which you can 3D-print if you happen to be missing yours! You can download the STL file from Thingiverse here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3979067 If you don't have access to a 3D printer, the Shapeways service will print this for about $25. There are most likely cheaper printing services out there, too. Also attached is a bonus picture of my little retrocomputer collection!