+sm3 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 I wanted to show a few pictures of the C256 Foenix - Rev C4A I received. I'm super happy with it! Go here if you want to learn more about the project: https://c256foenix.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Defender Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 So, I am curious, what happens when the final product is released? Can it be updated somehow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Gray Defender said: So, I am curious, what happens when the final product is released? Can it be updated somehow? Yes, this initial FMX version is kind of like the deluxe version. The ROM is flash based and the custom chips are FPGA (3 of them) so they can all be updated. I think it remains to be seen how much of what is provided in this developer version will remain in the cost reduced final version. Here is a video from the creator of the C256 Foenix on what may come next: There is a developers guide available as well it seems with additional information: https://github.com/Trinity-11/FoenixIDE/blob/master/Manuals/c256-foenix-devguide.pdf Here is a video from last year where she talks more about the C256: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SvOlli Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 On 4/29/2020 at 1:39 AM, sm3 said: Here is a video from the creator of the C256 Foenix on what may come next: Stefany has quit working on the system. She will take it to a somewhat finished state and release everything except the FPGA source code. https://youtu.be/Gv9KELroAeo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeiche Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 found out about this too late! definitely would have bought one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 Yeah, sad unfortunately. But since she will release everything (except the FPGA stuff) in theory it could live on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 On 5/17/2020 at 11:05 AM, zeiche said: found out about this too late! definitely would have bought one. Looks like she is making some of the boards available still: https://c256foenix.com/product/c256-foenix-fmx-revc4b-black-3d-printed-enclosure/?v=7516fd43adaa For anyone that wanted one, this might be your chance. Maybe there is hope still! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 This is a seriously neat project, I just cannot think of a practical use for me for the money. It does seem a shame she has to abandon the project, and I hope it finds a good community support. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 There appears to be some RevC4B versions of the FMX available if anyone else was looking to pick one up. I just ordered an extra myself. https://c256foenix.com/product/c256-foenix-fmx-revc4b-black-3d-printed-enclosure/?v=7516fd43adaa Update: OK sold out again as of 9/9/20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 A couple of new videos released from Stefany on the Foenix. The Foenix Live Stream - Testing + Let's get cracking C256 Foenix Stream - Jumpman use case - Episode II I'm glad she is keeping the project alive! Update: Made it so you can click the links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Looks like we may get more info on the end user version of the C256 Foenix soon: C256 Foenix U The current price is listed at $195.55 for the bare board version with no power supply. No further info on it that I can find yet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Bisson Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 On 10/9/2020 at 12:21 PM, sm3 said: No further info on it that I can find yet Hi! There is a video on YouTube here where you may learn a little more: Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 13 hours ago, Denis Bisson said: Hi! There is a video on YouTube here where you may learn a little more: Thanks. Oh thanks, I guess I missed this video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Something cool for the C256 being developed is a SID/Ethernet Expansion Card The C256 already has the Gideon FPGASID but it will be great to use a real SID or two if you want. Oh and Ethernet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartpc27 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I am interested in this project. The renders on the website make it look like a console type machine - will it ultimately come with at least the ability to use a keyboard and a mode intended for that use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almerian Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 3 hours ago, mozartpc27 said: I am interested in this project. The renders on the website make it look like a console type machine - will it ultimately come with at least the ability to use a keyboard and a mode intended for that use? It comes with Kernel and Basic and you can use a PS/2 keyboard with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 On 11/18/2020 at 9:27 PM, mozartpc27 said: I am interested in this project. The renders on the website make it look like a console type machine - will it ultimately come with at least the ability to use a keyboard and a mode intended for that use? The C256 is smaller than it looks of course. The FMX version I have is just bit smaller than an Apple Magic Keyboard (from side to side) but it's a bit deeper (front to back) than the Magic Keyboard. I was surprised actually how small it was when I received it. But you just buy a PS2 mouse and keyboard and you are set! See the pics I made in the first post. Of course this is not the "user" version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 C256 Foenix U (user version) is available for preorder if anyone is interested: C256 Foenix U 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Defender Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Does the device run any compatible software or is it just a hardware block that someone needs to develop for? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 11 hours ago, Gray Defender said: Does the device run any compatible software or is it just a hardware block that someone needs to develop for? Unfortunately no, it doesn't have a 64 mode or whatever like a C128 or Mega65. It will only run software created for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 A new video was posted by the developer working on the kernel and BASIC for the C256: 65816 Assembly Tutorial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 FX/OS update a GUI for the C256 I believe that's being created. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Is there any emulator of this system, if so even for a subset of it? I'm not thinking in terms of detracting from sales, but in terms of possibly increase the user/software base, perhaps if there is interest for a software jam/contest that does not require every participant to first buy a $200 hobbyist computer that they may or may not be amused of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 3 hours ago, carlsson said: Is there any emulator of this system, if so even for a subset of it? I'm not thinking in terms of detracting from sales, but in terms of possibly increase the user/software base, perhaps if there is interest for a software jam/contest that does not require every participant to first buy a $200 hobbyist computer that they may or may not be amused of. Yes there is, but it is mostly for development/testing so not like running Altirra or something like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share Posted June 5, 2021 Well, not sure if anyone has been following what has been going on with the C256 these days, but have a look at what is coming next:C256 Gen X Keep in mind, it will still contain the onboard 65C816 but now with added options. Probably the bad news is, it's not going to be cheaper. I decided to go for the MC68SEC000 CPU module for starters. An i486 DX2-66 might be in the cards for me later as well. It's cool to have many options available. If you have about 2.3 hours, you can watch a live stream Stefany just released yesterday as well where she goes in a bit more detail about things: C256 Gen X - The Product Video Review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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