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Memtext Split Palette - The Oasis BBS JohnB upgrades WildbitsK2 memtext with a memtext split palette, adding 512 colors via split FG/BG palettes with tradeoffs.

Memtext split palette improves WildbitsK2 animations on the F256K2
#WildbitsK2 #F256K2 #RetroComputing #W65C816 #Demoscene #Homebrew #PixelArt #Palette #Memtext #Foenix

theoasisbbs.com/memtext-spli...

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VS1053B 3D Offload - The Oasis BBS VS1053B 3D Offload brings simple 3D projection and clipping to the F256K2 by using the VS1053B DSP, freeing the 65816.

VS1053B 3D Offload: JohnB Turns an Audio DSP into a Geometry Helper for the F256K2
#F256K2 #Foenix #VS1053B #65816 #RetroComputing #Homebrew #8Bit #DemoScene #RetroDev #IndieDev

theoasisbbs.com/vs1053b-3d-o...

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Vintage Programming Language - The Oasis BBS Vintage programming language update: Modern Retro Dev shares a new retro-friendly compiler with RPN math, pointers, and platform targets.

Vintage Programming Language: Modern Retro Dev’s New Compiler Experiment
#RetroComputing #CommanderX16 #Foenix #F256K #MOS6502 #GameDev #CompilerDev #ProgrammingLanguages #HomebrewComputing

theoasisbbs.com/vintage-prog...

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OPL3 Snooper on F256K2: A Hands-On YMF262 Explorer - The Oasis BBS OPL3 Snooper turns the F256K2 into an FM player and register viewer, letting you inspect Doom, Lemmings, and Dune.

OPL3 Snooper on F256K2: A Hands-On YMF262 Explorer
#OPL3 #YMF262 #F256K2 #FMSynthesis #VGM #AdLib #SoundBlaster #RetroComputing #Foenix #AnyBitFeverDreams

theoasisbbs.com/opl3-snooper...

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AN:hau'ol & UN:howl of Waste & Wake a mirrored jeremiad fished out from a grain of sand

open.substack.com/pub/therainw...

#therainwillcome #mythopoetics #liminal #experimental #art #love #eternal #consciousnessWar #mystical #civlised #sagrada #madness #poem #poetry #preGreatTransition #postGreatTransition #skowyt #jeremiad #alterculture #poetry #zine #foenix #undeadism #howl #zine

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Bad Apple Tile Demo on F256K2 - The Oasis BBS Bad Apple Tile Demo on F256K2 shows smooth playback with tile compression and MP3 audio streaming. A must-see for retro hardware fans.

Bad Apple Tile Demo on F256K2
#F256K2 #Foenix #BadApple #RetroComputing #8bit #DemoScene

theoasisbbs.com/bad-apple-ti...

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A F256K2 wedge case retro computer is seen under a 5.25" floppy disk in its sleeve, a flash retro style cartridge and a pair of SD memory cards held by a hand.

A F256K2 wedge case retro computer is seen under a 5.25" floppy disk in its sleeve, a flash retro style cartridge and a pair of SD memory cards held by a hand.

#F256K platform from #Foenix Retro System

✔️I created a huge tutorial videos for users of the platform on all the (14) ways to run a program for beginners to advanced

✔️The $25-$50 price reduction on Foenix products has been extended to July 5th.

www.youtube.com/watc...

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Father's Day is Here!
The Foenix is visiting with flaming specials!
One week only June 13th to 20th 2025.
F256K2 $50.00 off
A2560M* $100.00 off
F256JrJr $25.00 off
New PS2 keyboard** by retro for retro $50.00 off

*(A2560M) still in development, estimated ETA: end of summer 2025
**(PS2 keyboard) still in development, estimated ETA: summer 2025

Father's Day is Here! The Foenix is visiting with flaming specials! One week only June 13th to 20th 2025. F256K2 $50.00 off A2560M* $100.00 off F256JrJr $25.00 off New PS2 keyboard** by retro for retro $50.00 off *(A2560M) still in development, estimated ETA: end of summer 2025 **(PS2 keyboard) still in development, estimated ETA: summer 2025

There's a sale from June 13th to June 20th for #Foenix computers.
F256K2 - $50 off
F256JJr - $25 off
A2560M - $100 off
and more!

www.c256foenix.com

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a frame of rendition of Bad Apple, where we see a black silhouette of an anime girl standing and holding an apple, viewed from the side, upon an all-white background. The graphics are blocky using text block glyphs.

a frame of rendition of Bad Apple, where we see a black silhouette of an anime girl standing and holding an apple, viewed from the side, upon an all-white background. The graphics are blocky using text block glyphs.

Well, I did it. Bad Apple on the #F256K2 from #Foenix Retro Systems.

80x60 text mode, 20 fps, native mp3 playback with its VS1053b onboard chip. all in glorious 8-bit 6502 mode.

Never knew how to do a "Bad Apple" implementation, so I sat down, and learned by doing it!

youtu.be/y1wAiKe50Ao

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Ernesto, the superbasic master, is at it again with this now completed gamejam entry for the #Foenix systems. A ps/2 mouse-driven remake of that game we saw on every platform in the late 80's - early 90's: Shanghai. Once again proving you don't NEED 6502 assembly to get something DONE.

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a phoenix sitting atop an easter egg, spreading its wings. The image tells of the deal - same details as in the main post.

a phoenix sitting atop an easter egg, spreading its wings. The image tells of the deal - same details as in the main post.

Deal REMINDER: #F256K2 from #Foenix Retro System- now's your chance until the end of Easter: valid until the 21st of April 2025: $50.00 USD rebate, bringing the normal price from $595 to $545.

Coupon code is 5436BJDM
(Paypal is prefered. Ships from Canada).
c256foenix.com/produ...

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a wedge shaped computer where the computer internals are inside the keyboard. it's a black case F256K2 from Foenix Retro System, with mostly black keycaps for the letters and numbers, but with purple special keys (shift, enter, etc.) and yellow ones for the arrow keys.

a wedge shaped computer where the computer internals are inside the keyboard. it's a black case F256K2 from Foenix Retro System, with mostly black keycaps for the letters and numbers, but with purple special keys (shift, enter, etc.) and yellow ones for the arrow keys.

Considering getting a #F256K2 from #Foenix Retro System? now's your chance until the end of Easter: valid until the 21st of April 2025: $50.00 USD rebate, bringing the normal price from $595 to $545.

Coupon code is 5436BJDM
(Paypal is prefered. Ships from Canada).

c256foenix.com/produ...

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Stretching the limits of this homebrew music format, that can use all the sound chips simultaneously on the #Foenix #F256K2

I'm playing a SID pad-like instrument in real time with a MIDI keyboard over the preset beat/jingle thing that uses MIDI, PSG and OPL3. Indicators say which chip is active.

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another FireJam example, my programming project for #F256K2 from #Foenix. This iconic OPL2 tune from Ultima Underworld has the bell instrument autoplaying the background, and I play its bass over it in real time. See my replies to this thread to see other instruments layered in, MIDI and SID! 1/3 🧵

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Big progress in my FireJam programming project for #F256K2 from #Foenix. I can set a background "jingle" that mixes any of its sound chip channels while I still play a midi controller in real time. I can export that jingle format to game code too. Here, the SID music from M.U.L.E. I'd featured

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So. Freaking. Cool.

#F256K2 new case with addressable LCD
#Foenix

c256foenix.com/f256k2/?v=54...

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I received my K2 enclosure to go with my K2 board - it now uses optical switches to dramatically reduce fabrication time!
#F256K2 #Foenix
the K2 normally comes assembled, but I got an early Oct 2024 board that I could use with the original K's case. video of the K2 board going to its case soon!

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Cool port of #Ultima III nearing 100% for the #Foenix series (F256K, etc) made by Minstrel Dragon that showcases SID music and uses tilesets from Ultima V because it looks better
#vintage #retro #f256k

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my programmatic MIDI progress in C, recap of last 7 months MIDI has been on my mind since at least May of 2024. Here's a recap of the timeline of things I've accomplished: Why am I doing all this? -Fun programming challenge -A very potent path to add rich music to game programming; no need to invent a format, piggy-back on this well-established one...

oops, this is the real link I meant to share last night

MIDI has been on my mind since at least May of 2024. Here's a recap of the timeline of things I've accomplished:

tinkerdifferent.com/...

#midi #vintageapple #macintosh #macplus #foenix #f256k #f256k2

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2nd example for my standard MIDI file parser and player I coded in C going on my F256K2 that uses a sam2695 chip from Dream. This code was ported from my own from the Mac 68k world.
www.youtube.com/watc...
#midi #programming #foenix #f256K2

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After powering through so many bugs, I've got a standard MIDI file parser and player I coded in C going on my F256K2 that uses a sam2695 chip from Dream. This code was ported from my own from the Mac 68k world.
www.youtube.com/watc...
#midi #programming #foenix #f256K2

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#F256K #F256K2 #Foenix I added SID and PSG control to my #MIDI controlled C jam session program
youtu.be/pZOTWwv4VXs

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This avalanche of sound options ought to keep me busy for a while on the newest #F256K2 (also available on the cheaper SBC F256Jr.2) from #foenix retro systems.
Currently working on a video on a 'jam session' test app for MIDI for the sam2695 synth chip
#retrocomputing

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New #F256K2 from #Foenix Retro Systems has MIDI in and out support - good use case for the MIDI selector I designed recently. I can switch between a 25-key portable keytar or a full 88-key controller from m-audio. I've got *plans* for the F256K2...
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My Game Jam entry is done, programmed in C, meant for #F256K, K2, Jr. or Jr.2 from #Foenix Retro Systems. Supports simple PSG sound for the older machines, but MIDI for the newer as well.
I will port this to 68k macs in time!

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Michael White demoed his MIDI real time diagnostic program (with MIDI in and MIDI out) running on a modded F256Jr that used a SAM2695 dream wavetable, since all of this will be standard features on the upcoming F256K2, at VCF MW 19 a few days ago. #Foenix #F256K2 #MIDI #VCFMW

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Just got these banana-to-dupont cables. I'm too invested in Dupont connectivity to go somewhere else for all my small electronics power needs!
I have Dupont-to-:
-barrel jack
-micro-USB
-??? (future needs I'm sure!)

#diy #electronics #F256K #Foenix

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#F256K #Foenix you know what's cooler than a modern made amazing 6502 based machine with opl/sid/psg and up to 10 game controller support at once? A freaking 48h Game Jam with a handful committed wonderful people who will be at it this upcoming weekend! I'll keep you updated with the results!

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#F256K #retro #foenix #vintagecomputer #8bit
I made a new video detailing why and how to install wifi to a F256K, from config to soldering. There are online multiplayer projects in the works. Appreciate a reshare to spread awareness of it!
youtu.be/gJ9rZczDlfA

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#Fowatile : #Foenix -- #BiscuitsRecords #Cd #Chronique

goo.gl/NHpxSK

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