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ROM dumps from MSX-Serial interfaces

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

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.



sd_snatcher
msx freak
Posts: 169
Posted: September 23 2007, 05:00   
It seems the NMS-1255 also has the NMS-1210/11 BIOS.
msxrestarter
msx freak
Posts: 203
Posted: September 23 2007, 11:03   
Got a NMS-1212, maybe it's also the same BIOS
sd_snatcher
msx freak
Posts: 169
Posted: September 23 2007, 17:15   
{moderator: please, don't ask for copyrighted material on our site}

msxrestarter
msx freak
Posts: 203
Posted: September 24 2007, 18:34   
I'll try to dump it this week and mail it to you
AuroraMSX

msx master
Posts: 1383
Posted: September 26 2007, 19:17   
/me wonders whether this thread is a call for warez...
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...
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 ?

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.

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
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.

sd_snatcher
msx freak
Posts: 169
Posted: September 28 2007, 02:31   
typo: Where "fare use" is read, one should read "fair use".
Sd-Snatcher
msx addict
Posts: 302
Posted: September 28 2007, 07:40   
Using Fossil driver you dont need to worry about bios.
Kwik
msx lover
Posts: 116
Posted: September 28 2007, 10:43   
 
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