Source: MSXBlog
A new contender joins the club of modern MSX compatible computers. In the era of emulators and FPGA based MSX devices, Sergey Kiselev introduces Omega, an open source MSX2 computer with a conventional design and making use of original MSX parts. The device also includes a mechanical integrated keyboard giving a more MSX appearance, a very compact and smart solution that will delight the audience.
The Omega specifications are as follows:
- Processor: Zilog Z80 CPU (CMOS version - Z84C00) running at 3.58 MHz.
- RAM: 512 KiB SRAM, expandable to 4 MiB using an optional daugherboard. MSX* compatible memory pager.
- ROM: 256 KiB or 512 KiB Flash ROM.
- Video: Yamaha V9938 or Yamaha V9958 VDP.
- 128 KiB Video RAM.
- Composite, S-Video, and RGB video outputs.
- Audio: Yamaha YM2149 or General Instrument AY-3-8910 PSG.
- Two MSX compatible cartridge slots.
- Keyboard, joysticks, printer and cassette recorder interfaces.
- RTC: Ricoh RP5C01.
- RTC battery backup.
- BIOS: CBIOS.
The development is still on-going and all the project documentation is available on GitHub.
The Omega project doesn't have any commercial goals in mind. Sergey simply enjoys recreating "vintage" computers hardware using both old and newer components, while trying to keep the vintage feel (therefore no FPGA or Raspberry Pi emulation). He grew up in the former Soviet Union and spend hours programming these machines and of course playing games on Yamaha YIS-503IIIR and Yamaha YIS-805-128R2.
Relevant link: Sergey Kiselev's personal projects
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