My Foenix has arrived!

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My Foenix has arrived! c256foenix.com

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The C256 Foenix is an all new microcomputer in a retro style! It’s based on the 65C816 CPU, an 8/16-bit sequel to the venerable 65C02, used in the Apple IIgs and SNES. Custom FPGA video and sound chips and actual Yamaha FM synth chips. BASIC and asm monitor preinstalled.

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SD card and 3-1/2” floppy built in, internal IDE accommodates a hard drive. 4x 9-pin joystick ports, PS/2 kbd and mouse, MIDI, audio, 60-pin expansion connector. Open designs, firmware, ROMs with source.

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Heard of it, but couldn’t get the souped-up FMX edition? Good news! @StefanyAllaire is working on a new model for $195! Fewer FM chips, joy ports, and RAM; no floppy; 3D-print your own case with a provided design. Fully compatible! twitter.com/StefanyAllaire…

(Originally posted to Twitter on October 29, 2020. It received 39 likes and 3 retweets.)