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

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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

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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

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F256K2 Racing Preview Shines in New Footage - The Oasis BBS New footage of Michael Cassera’s racer shows strong progress. The F256K2 racing preview highlights smooth action and bold visuals.

F256K2 Racing Preview Shines in New Footage
#F256K2 #FoenixF256 #RetroGaming #IndieDev #8BitProjects

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Sale of F256x Assets: What’s Next - The Oasis BBS Stefany Allaire announces the F256x asset sale and Foenix Labs rebrand, marking a new era for the retro-computing community.

Sale of F256x Assets: What’s Next
#FoenixLabs #F256 #F256K2 #F256JR #F256JR2 #StefanyAllaire #WildbitsComputing #FoenixRetroSystems #RetroComputing

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Foenix Big Fall Game Jam 2025 Announced - The Oasis BBS The Foenix Game Jam 2025 invites developers to create polished games for F256 platforms, with big prizes and a creative community.

Foenix Big Fall Game Jam 2025 Announced
#FoenixGameJam #FoenixRetro #F256K2 #RetroComputing #GameDev #IndieDev #RetroGames

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Anybit Fever Dream’s F256K2 Core Update Guide - The Oasis BBS Learn how to update and install new FPGA cores on the Foenix F256K2 with Anybit Fever Dream’s step-by-step guide.

Anybit Fever Dream’s F256K2 Core Update Guide
#F256K2 #FoenixRetro #FPGA #RetroComputing

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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

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Making Music on Foenix F256 - The Oasis BBS Learn how to control Foenix F256 sound chips with real code examples across MIDI, SID, PSG, OPL3, and more.

Making Music on Foenix F256
#FoenixF256 #RetroComputing #SIDchip #OPL3 #C64Compatible #MIDI #HomebrewCoding #8bitmusic #F256K2 #F256Junior2

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Foenix Retro Systems – F256K2 and Junior 2 Breakdown Discover the upgraded Foenix Retro Systems with FPGA flexibility, audio improvements, and a limited-time sale ending June 20, 2025.

Foenix F256K2 and Junior 2 – FPGA Retro Power Redefined
#FoenixRetroSystems #F256K2 #Junior2 #RetroComputing #FPGA #AnyBitFeverDreams #RetroHardware #CommodoreInspired

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Foenix Retro Sale Highlights Classic Computing Deals The Foenix Retro Sale runs June 13–20, 2025, with $50–$100 off F256K2, A2560M, and more. Classic computing deals await!

Foenix Retro Sale Highlights Classic Computing Deals
#FoenixRetro #RetroComputing #F256K2 #A2560M #FathersDayDeals #VintageComputing

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Foenix Core Update Announced for F256K2 and JrJr Units - The Oasis BBS Foenix Core Update brings powerful new features to F256K2 and JrJr systems with improved speed, graphics, and MMU flexibility.

Foenix Core Update Announced for F256K2 and JrJr Units
#FoenixF256 #F256K2 #F256JR2 #RetroComputing #FPGA #HomebrewHardware #StefanyAllaire #FoenixRetroSystems

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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.

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

F256K2 MIDI Playback Demo Lights Up passport.mid - The Oasis BBS Watch F256K2 MIDI playback in action with passport.mid and synced RGB lights on Foenix’s newest retro computer.

F256K2 MIDI Playback Demo Lights Up passport.mid
#F256K2 #FoenixRetro #MIDIPlayback #passportmid #RetroComputing #AnyBitFeverDreams #RGBLEDs #RetroCode

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Nice simple tie between MIDI events and RGB addressable LED on this case of my #F256K2 from Foenix Retro Systems.
This is my own programmed standard MIDI file player made in C.
youtu.be/Eaf33TBFx5k

#F256K2 I recently learned to program the PS/2 mouse on my Foenix machine, so that means GUI elements!
I've got some plans for these switches, and sliders...

screenshot of a space shoot 'em up video game where it's split in 4 quarters, each showing a different era of computer video game. In each of the 4 images, you see a space background with stars, a planet and a ship rocketing towards the right. Top left: in monochrome green showing "1979 TI pulse generator" Top Right: in more colors reminescent of the C64, but still limited showing "1983 SID Chip" Bottom Left: even more colors, showing "1988 Yamaha FM Synth" Bottom Right: even more colors, showing "1991 General MIDI". These texts refer to the F256K2 sound chips being used in each era while the game is playing. Click on the video link to hear them!

I'm making a space shoot 'em up for my #F256K2 while participating in a week long Game Jam. The twist is that you go across computer video game ages and the graphics and sound scale up the "Bit Ladder" with you as you buy upgrades.

video demo of the work-in-progress state:
youtu.be/wFgM0UN_bYw

FireJam for F256K2 Adds OPL3 Support with Live Instrument Import from Adlib Tracker - The Oasis BBS AnyBit Fever Dreams walks through the latest FireJam update for the F256K2, showing how to import and play OPL3 instruments from Adlib Tracker II using C code and real hardware.

FireJam for F256K2 Adds OPL3 Support with Live Instrument Import from Adlib Tracker
#F256K2 #FireJam #OPL3 #AdlibTracker #FMchip #RetroComputing #SIDchip #HomebrewAudio #CProgramming #AnyBitFeverDreams #FoenixRetroSystems

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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.

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).
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Foenix F256K2 Easter Sale: $50 Rebate Through April 21st - The Oasis BBS Foenix Retro Systems is offering a $50 rebate on the F256K2 until April 21, 2025. Use code 54368JDM at checkout to claim the deal.

Foenix F256K2 Easter Sale: $50 Rebate Through April 21st
#FoenixRetro #F256K2 #RetroComputing #8BitComputer #F256Jr2 #RetroHardware #EasterSale2025

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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.

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).

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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.

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 🧵

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

I've been deep diving into programming the YMF262 OPL3 chip of my #F256K2 and what better way to understand how old adlib/SB tunes were made. Here's a quick video on how my reverse engineering of Ultima Underworld 1 sounds like with my coded instruments. I played with a midi in keyboard

#F256K2 a satisfying demo using MIDI and sprites, programmed by a Mike (not me!)

youtu.be/8ljhdSjY-Y4

FusionDrive, an outrun-like game, with a red-orange sunset and a skyline in the distance.

FireJam, a piano program with MIDI in controlling notes that can output to MIDI, SID, OPL3 and PSG

a Mp3 player with spectrum analysis bands

a standard MIDI file player with a list of instruments playing on each of the 16 channels, with instrument names

that feeling when you just released 4 major updates to C programming projects to this niche new retro platform #F256K2 all at once this weekend, in preparation for a VCF East you won't even attend, but the creator of said platform will use for the demo table.
#8-bit

Gotta leverage that LCD screen. I made a logo in Aseprite for my mp3 player for the #F256K2 in 8bit mode
Like Winamp, but instead of a lightning⚡, it's a fire! Because. Foenix. Amirite?

#F256K2 finally got my spectrum analyzer part of my C mp3 player going on my 8-bit mode F256K2. That took a lot of tries and guesswork.

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After a solid fight, I did it! MP3 playback with my C source code running on a 8bit 6502 machine with 512kb of RAM, the #F256K2 which has a VS1053b chip. I don't do this for a living so I'll call it an achievement for me!
2 tunes playing in this video youtu.be/-F37krzXX_M...