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sd_snatcher
msx freak
Posts: 169 |  Posted: September 17 2007, 06:52 |
Hi All!
I could not find on the Net any ROM dumps of the following MSX RS232 interfaces:
* Philips NMS-1210
* Philips NMS-1211
* ESE Harukaze
Does anybody has this devices and could make a dump of its ROMs?
Thanks in advance,
FRS
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sd_snatcher
msx freak
Posts: 169 | Posted: September 23 2007, 04:59 |
Nobody has any of those RS232 interfaces?
I believe the NMS-1250 also has the same BIOS as the NMS-1210/11, so its ROM dump could also help me.
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sd_snatcher
msx freak
Posts: 169 | Posted: September 23 2007, 05:00 |
It seems the NMS-1255 also has the NMS-1210/11 BIOS.
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msxrestarter
msx freak
Posts: 203 | Posted: September 23 2007, 11:03 |
Got a NMS-1212, maybe it's also the same BIOS  |
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sd_snatcher
msx freak
Posts: 169 | Posted: September 23 2007, 17:15 |
{moderator: please, don't ask for copyrighted material on our site}
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msxrestarter
msx freak
Posts: 203 | Posted: September 24 2007, 18:34 |
I'll try to dump it this week and mail it to you  |
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AuroraMSX
msx master
Posts: 1383 | Posted: September 26 2007, 19:17 |
/me wonders whether this thread is a call for warez...  |
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Sonic_aka_T
msx guru
Posts: 2345 | Posted: September 26 2007, 19:36 |
Indeed people, let's at least *try* to uhm, hide what you're actually doing here...  |
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nikodr
msx professional
Posts: 553 | Posted: September 26 2007, 20:44 |
If these roms are emulated wouldn't that be good?I really don't know wether they are emulated by bluemsx or other emulators.So wouldn't that be good?To make our emulators more accurate ?
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erikmaas
msx novice
Posts: 21 | Posted: September 27 2007, 12:16 |
As far as I know, the NMS1210 and NMS1211 do not have a ROM (at least I think I did not spot it on the PCB).
If I remember correct, there is a .Bin file which should be loaded to have the RS232C BIOS somewhere in RAM.
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msxrestarter
msx freak
Posts: 203 | Posted: September 27 2007, 18:32 |
Didn't realise I was doing something wrong, just wanted to help someone out who's interested in keeping msx alive by developing or doing research
However, I don't wanna get into a lot of trouble so I think I reconsider my offer to dump the NMS1212
I do have another solution : if you make me a good offer you can buy my NMS1212 cartridge so you can investigate it as much as you need  |
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sd_snatcher
msx freak
Posts: 169 | Posted: September 28 2007, 02:28 |
I'll try to explain my intentions. Please understand I'm not looking for warez.
I like to improve MSX hardware, as can be seen by my MSX-Audio upgrade for Music Module and the freshly released 256KB SampleRAM + MSX-Audio BIOS for the Toshiba HX-MU900.
I do have a Gradiente CT80net (RS-232C interface), which is basically identical to the Philips RS-232C interfaces based on the Z8530-SCC IC, combined with a 80 columns (V9938-based) expansion.
I'm working to upgrade the CT80net to, hopefully, achieve 115.2Kbps. The Z8530 SCC will be replaced by its successor, the Z85230-ESCC. This one has FIFOs that will allow higher speeds to be sustained.
I though, as both Philips' and Gradiente's RS-232s share the same design, that I could replicate the same improvements to the Philips' interfaces. But I believe nobody will want to install a Gradiente BIOS (with a lot of code to control the V9938 included) on their NMS-12xx. So, i though on using the more cleaner RS-232C-only BIOS of the Philips as a starting point.
I believe this cannot be technically considered a copyright infringement, since I own a interface with this BIOS and the Philips has just another copy of the same software. This fits well on the fare use category. Just as I can use any emulator because I own many MSXzes from MSX1 to Turbo-R.
If I'm unable to obtain the BIOS for the Philips RS-232C cartridges, I'll only be able to publish the howto for the upgrade on the Gradiente's interfaces.
I hope I could clarify any misunderstandings.
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sd_snatcher
msx freak
Posts: 169 | Posted: September 28 2007, 02:31 |
typo: Where "fare use" is read, one should read "fair use".
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Sd-Snatcher
msx addict
Posts: 302 | Posted: September 28 2007, 07:40 |
Using Fossil driver you dont need to worry about bios.
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Kwik
msx lover
Posts: 116 | Posted: September 28 2007, 10:43 |
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