GEN X

Dual CPU New Retro Computer with full sound and graphical systems. The built-in CPU is the WDC65C816 8/16bits CPU. Building upon what has been created so far on the other WDC65C816 based system like the C256 Foenix FMX and C256 Foenix U. The second sub-system is a 32bits Module Interface that allows to install different types of 32bits CPU like the MC68SEC000. This gives the Gen X user unprecedented flexibility to tackle older generation CPU that were left inexperienced in the past.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GEN X – The Cube

General Specifications

SYSTEM

Built-in CPU

WDC65C816 @ 14Mhz

Built-in CPU Sub-system

8MBytes Static RAM – 1MBytes FLASH

Modular 32bits CPU Socket Choices

MC68SEC000 @ 20Mhz (Available)
MC68EC030 @ 40Mhz (Summer 2022)
MC68EC040 @ 25/50Mhz (Summer 2022)
MC68040V @ 25Mhz (Available)
i486DX2 @ 50Mhz (Summer 2022)
Cyrix 486DX2 @66Mhz (Summer 2022)

Modular 32bits CPU Sub-system

4MBytes Static RAM – 4MBytes FLASH

System General Memory

64MBytes (16Mx32) of SDRAM Memory

VIDEO SUB-SYSTEM

Graphics Engine

VICKY III

Dual Head Graphics System

Resolutions

Channel A (Text Only)

Full: 800 x 600 @ 60Hz (100×75 with 8×8 FONT)
Full: 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz (128×96 with 8×8 FONT)

Channel B (Graphic + Text):

Full: 640 x 480 @ 60Hz – Pixel Doubling: 320 x 240
Full: 800 x 600 @ 60Hz – Pixel Doubling: 400 x 300
Full: 640 x 400 @ 70Hz – Pixel Doubling: 320 x 200

Color Depth

256 Colors – 8bits Per Pixel – For All Modes. (8x LUT)
Full Color – 24bits Per Pixel – Special Modes TBD*

Graphics Engine Features

2 Bitmap Layers
4 Tilemap Layers
64 Sprites
VDMA Engine (with blitter features)*
Hardware Bresenham line drawing Engine*
Enhanced text modes*
Etc…

*: New features that will be integrated in VICKY III

SYSTEM MISC

Media

3.5″ Floppy Drive
Full-Size SDCard
2.5″ HDD – 44pins IDE Connector Support (Laptop HDD)

Communication Ports

2x Full Support DB-9M RS-232 Ports
1x Full Support DB-25F Parallel Port
1x 10/100Mbits Ethernet Controller

Joysticks

4x DB-9M Atari Style Ports with Analog Inputs (2 ports only)
4x SNES Joypad Ports
4x NES Joypad Ports

Others

Internal Power Supply
Feature Selection Dipswitch
CPU Selection Button
Noctua 96mm FAN for silent airflow

AUDIO SUB-SYSTEM

Populated Chiptune Chips

OPM – YM2151 on Socket
OPN2 – YM2612 on Socket
PSG – SN76489 on Socket
OPL3 – YM262-M Soldered Onboard

Standard FPGA Chiptune Chips (always there)

1x Instance of OPM – YM2151
1x Instance of OPN2 – YM2612
2x Instances of PSG – SN76489 (Stereo)
2x Instances of Gideon SID (Stereo)
2x Instances of YM2149 (Stereo)

Unpopulated Sockets

2x SID with +9V/+12V power rail & Mono/Stereo select
Accessible Analog Input

Audio Sampling

Full ADC/DAC CODEC with 6 Inputs
2x Auxiliary DACs
Multi-Channel Integration in Hardware*

Supports

8bits/16bits Resolution
Mono/Stereo Mode
Sampling Rate: 48khz/44.1khz*/24khz*/22.05khz*
Memory to DAC SDMA Engine*

Misc

MIDI Connectivity
YM2612 & PSG audio level adjustment with POTs
Onboard 15W audio amplifier with speakers
RCA Stereo Line-In for Recording
RCA Stereo Line-Out
1/8″ inch Headphone Output Connector

*: New features that will be integrated.

MECHANICAL SPECS

Enclosure Dimension

11″ x 11″ x 11″ (279.4mm x 279.4mm x 279.4mm)

Product Weight

TBD

Enclosure Construction Materials

3D Printed Enclosure

Enclosure Color Scheme

Matte Black
Purple Accents and Inlays
White inlay for the “Foenix” word

GEN X – The Lunch Box