Wednesday, February 3, 2021

RETROCOMPUTING & MSX2

 Assembly of an MSX2 compatible computer based on an original work by Sergey Kiselev.

github.com/skiselev/omega/blob/master/

The small problem is that making such a printed circuit individually is not profitable. Generally having 5 copies made, as I did, doesn't cost much more and it's certainly less 'stupid' in terms of transport.

So here I am with 5 circuit boards on the desk from the Omega computer motherboard:


And of course a big box full of components to be placed and soldered by hand :


Obviously, this requires a certain financial and time investment to make these motherboards. Spending all that time for a single bord wouldn't have been really interesting. 

If all goes well with the build, maybe I'll save two boards for myself. It will therefore remain available for enthusiasts who would like to discover this type of computer.

Compared to the new FPGA versions, these boards offer real cartridge ports. They are therefore easier to use. It is also possible to make your own vintage style extension cartridges!

I report that games continue to be released for these platforms...