msx1 transform to msx2

Master (179)

13-09-2004, 15:06

is it possible to a built a msx1 system/computer to msx2 computer like my toshiba msx hx-10 or yamaha cmx5. who has instructions on paper to do that?

is there special boards/catridges for msx1 to msx2?

Por Jazzy

Champion (472)

13-09-2004, 15:33

Please take a look at this fantastic new website: www.google.nl

http://www.funet.fi/pub/msx/mirrors/hanso/hwmodsetc/yamahacx5m2msx2.pdf

Por Sama

Ambassador (2068)

13-09-2004, 17:53

Don't be too hard on him. Personally I think it's more logical to ask the question here, where people having experience may help him, than just Googling and hoping you have the right material.

Por anonymous

incognito ergo sum (116)

13-09-2004, 18:55

CX5MII/128 could be converted to MSX2, the normal CX5M and the HX-10 are near impossible.

Por dhau

Paragon (1570)

13-09-2004, 19:07

It will be much cheaper to pick up a nice Philips NMS 8245 for 30-40 euro max. You can probably upgrade any MSX1 computer to MSX2, but the cost of parts and work will go over 100 euro, which is very close to a price of MSX2+ computer.

Por dhau

Paragon (1570)

13-09-2004, 19:09

I remember there was a kit from NEOS to upgrade any MSX1 to MSX2, but it had a lot of compartibility issues due to a slightly different VDP adresses. Plus it's a collector item and will cost you probably at least 150 euro if you're lucky to find one for sale.

Por Jazzy

Champion (472)

13-09-2004, 20:14

Don't be too hard on him.Didn't mean to, had to add a smiley.

Por diabolus

Resident (54)

13-09-2004, 22:00

I did a msx2 job on my svi 738 coupla months ago. Parts cost 4 euros. But I still prefer using my real msx2, you will run in to compabilty issues sooner or later with these homemade stuffs. But I've found it a great fun to fiddle with these old machines.
And if you don't have msx2 already, 100 euros isn't too much for 8250/8255, I think. Although, you can find them much more cheaper, but 100e isn't too much for a great machine like that..=)

Por acleiton

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