Subj : Re: SymbOS, GR8NET & MSXvr
To   : Piter Punk
From : paulie420
Date : Sat Jun 26 2021 22:01:43

 PP> MSXVR is an ARM machine emulating an MSX on steroids. The guys behind
 PP> this project did a great job, providing a good looking machine, boxed
 PP> with SD Card, manual and cables. You can get more information in
 PP> https://msxvr.com
 PP> 
 PP> If you want a new machine, you can also search for Zemmix Neo, OCM or One
 PP> Chip MSX. There are a fr\ew FPGA based MSXs, derived from OCM, and
 PP> usually you can found them with these keywords.
 PP> 
 PP> But if you are electronics tinkering inclined, you can take a look at MSX
 PP> Omega (https://github.com/skiselev/omega) or GR8BIT
 PP> (http://www.gr8bit.ru)
 PP> 
 PP> Finally, you can search and buy a second hand MSX. You can search for
 PP> them in auction sites or in the Trading & Collecting section at
 PP> https://msx.org. To have a good experience connecting it to BBS or as a
 PP> generic text terminal, I recommend you to buy at least an MSX2. There
 PP> are four MSX generations (MSX, MSX2, MSX2+ and MSX turboR) the msx.org
 PP> can also help with information about each one.

Thank you so much, Piter Punk. I have seen your name/handle around a few places I frequent lately. Talking about retro computers and always supplying great info. THANK YOU for all 3 of your suggestions - I am a tinkerer and have always wanted to get into FPGAs so that MIGHT be a way in.

What way in would YOU suggest; I might not be an MSX rockstar, but I am heavy into retro computing and computing in general... nothing really scares me off. I do Arduino projects, a LOT with Pi's and I own a few retro hardware systems too... I think I'm ripe for joining this community, again aside from the language barriers at some of the cooler MSX spots that I've found.

 PP> If you have any doubt, feel free to ask!

Thank you much. OK, I'll bite. One thing I have an abundance of is Raspberry Pi machines. Is there any MSX love for Pi setups? Maybe thats a way I can jump in easily and immediately - from what I've found, I'm gonna have to wait awhile and get in line for an MSXVR... real MSX hardware is fairly pricey right now, too - although to ME that sounds like a great way in. :P That dang MSXVR tho... I know its a Pi inside; I assume the software is closed source??? 

Anyway, I really appreciate your response - VERY helpful info inside. :P I ask you about any MSX Pi love, and how would YOU jump in TODAY if you weren't already an MSXer? Appreciate you a lot. :P



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