Software
Note that when an hex address is given, it's meant to instruct as to which address to bload or to send (ie foenixmgr python script) the program (ie a .bin file) to before running it.
Many download links are posts in the main Foenix Retro Systems discord server which will require you to join in order to get to them.
A Demo Archive was put together in September 2023 to get ready to show to youtubers, some of these are linked once more, in this page.
There's also the Foenix Marketplace website maintained by EMWhite with its own collection of articles and software http://apps.emwhite.org/foenixmarketplace/.
Curated SD card collection of games, demos, utilities
Here is a download link to a zip file meant to be extracted into the root of an SD card: https://github.com/Mu0n/F256MiscGoodies/tree/main/SDCard_Collection
Best to wipe out your SD card and start anew with the contents of this extracted to root. Micah's file manager doesn't like long lists of files so it really is best to not overdo it. I tried to minimize the files in root, but I couldn't for everything.
Open the readme.txt file with moreorless to see some instructions about the collection. Best to run /- fm first, then open the readme.txt from it
Applications
| Program | Description | Author | Notes on running | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F256-GraphicToolkit | Sprite editor, Tilemap editor, Font editor + misc tools | econtrerasd | basic | https://github.com/econtrerasd/F256-GraphicToolkit |
| F256 f/term | Terminal emulator for F256K and Jr with classic (flat) memory load | Micah | - fterm.pgZ or use f/manager | https://github.com/WartyMN/F256-terminal/blob/main/release/fterm.pgZ |
| FoenixTarot | Tarot card readings in SuperBasic | Mike | basic | https://github.com/mcassera/FoenixTarot/tree/main |
Demos
| Program | Description | Author | Notes on running | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| balls | Draw a good quantity of multiplexed sprites, fast. Balls bouncing around | celton | pgz | https://github.com/FoenixRetro/demos/blob/main/MultiplexedSprites.md |
| F256 Mandelbrot | Draws Mandelbrot set fast (5 mins) using coprocessor math. Allows to zoom into the set. | mgr42 | uses basic loader | https://github.com/rmsk2/F256_Mandelbrot |
| f256_life | An implementation of Conway's game of life | mgr42 | pgz | https://github.com/rmsk2/f256_life |
| F256ShowCase | Shows sliding tiling graphics, moves with joystick | eriktier | $0000 | https://github.com/pig-games/F256Showcase |
| fnxmas23 | PSG mod music, scrolling text, sound effects, must see demo! | dwsJason and digarok | pgz | https://discordapp.com/channels/691915291721990194/934618943400837130/1188633998663098398 if you have Dec23 FPGA load or newer
https://discordapp.com/channels/691915291721990194/934618943400837130/1188633118194794527 if you have an older FPGA load |
| foenixmas23 | Xmas 2023 demo with SID music from the classic 1983 C64 xmas demo | EMWhite | uses basic loader | http://apps.emwhite.org/shared-files/815/?foenixmas23.zip |
| livingworlds | Living Worlds, a port of a color cycling by Mark Ferrari, ported here on the F256 by haydenkale | haydenkale | $0000 | https://github.com/clandrew/livingworlds/tree/e4532e0d530b76ccb90368fdf5ad10bfa2deeb12 |
| mandel | Will draw a mandelbrot set in 3 hours, more useful as a stability test than a useful fractal program | Mu0n | basic | https://github.com/Mu0n/F256KbasicBASICdoodles?tab=readme-ov-file#fractal |
| wormhole | Shows a fast wireframe animation of a wormhole | haydenkale | pgz or bin at $0000 | https://github.com/clandrew/wormhole?tab=readme-ov-file |
Games
| Program | Description | Author | Notes on running | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombsweeper | Bomb sweeper port | beethead | pgz | https://discord.com/channels/691915291721990194/855689509520932885/1196352934083035156 |
| bbombers | Boulder Bombers (Alpha-2) Clone of Canyon Bombers | Scott (xDraconian) | pgx
atari joystick |
https://github.com/scttgs0/BoulderBombershttps://github.com/scttgs0/BoulderBombers/releases/tag/alpha_2 |
| Cosmic | Shoot 'em up | beethead | pgz | https://discordapp.com/channels/691915291721990194/1054250238308790342/1175982979537969214 |
| F256 two to the power of eleven | Port of the puzzle game of 2048 | mgr42 | pgz | https://github.com/rmsk2/F256_2048 |
| Jr Wördl | port of Wordle | AgeAgeEye | basic | https://github.com/ageageeye/Superbasic-F256Jr-examples |
| kartdemo | Kart racing game | SprySloth | pgz | https://discord.com/channels/691915291721990194/1225217654487253094/1228246780840513556 |
| Maze-Munch | Pac-Man clone | SprySloth | pgz | https://github.com/cmassat/Maze-Munch |
| Ski-Jr | Ski game downhill | digarok | basic | https://github.com/digarok/superbasic-traveler/blob/main/ski-jr.bas |
| Lair of the Lich King | Rogue like dungeon crawler. Demo has 3 levels; full has 25+ | Micah | - lkdemo/lk.pgz | 1.0 Beta 19 Demo |
| F256-Trek | Updated Trek, with modern F256 Graphics | econtrerasd | basic | https://github.com/econtrerasd/Trek-F256/releases |
| fillerup | Fill 'er Up (WIP)
Qix-like game |
Scott (xDraconian) | pgx
atari joystick |
https://github.com/scttgs0/Fill-er-up |
| FusionDrive | An outrun type game that also plays a MIDI soundtrack | Mu0n | pgz | wip v0.2, can use a NES pad #1 to move around, or left/right arrow keys currently https://github.com/Mu0n/F256KsimpleCdoodles/tree/main/NoFussDemos |
| livewire | Livewire (WIP)
Tempest-like game |
Scott (xDraconian) | pgx
atari joystick |
https://github.com/scttgs0/Livewire |
| pdefense | Planetary Defense (WIP) | Scott (xDraconian) | pgx
mouse atari joystick |
https://github.com/scttgs0/PlanetaryDefense |
| Track & Field | Olympic Game by Konami (WIP) | Scott (xDraconian) | pgz
atari joystick or keyboard |
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| Tetris | Good old 80's game | Daniel Tremblay (Grenouye) | pgz
atari joystick or keyboard |
https://github.com/dtremblay/c256-tetris/tree/f256k |
Game Jam #01 - April 6th/7th 2024
| Program | Description | Author | Notes on running | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15puzzle | Number sort puzzle | mgr42 | pgz | https://github.com/rmsk2/f256_15puzzle/releases |
| frisbee | Frisbee throw past sport game | dwsJason | pgz | https://github.com/dwsJason/f256/blob/develop/merlin32/frisbee/frisbee.pgz |
| Impasse | Shoot 'em up | digarok | pgz | https://discord.com/channels/691915291721990194/1225481966200029286/1227075699895046235 |
| soccur | mutliplayer game of soccer | beethead | pgz | executable:https://discord.com/channels/691915291721990194/1225481966200029286/1226808228948611184
source code: https://discord.com/channels/691915291721990194/1225481966200029286/1226812472069980232 |
| Trek | port of classic Star Trek game | contrerasd | basic | https://discord.com/channels/691915291721990194/1225481966200029286/1226727849944289341 |
| Typing Star | typing reaction game | haydenkale | pgz | https://github.com/clandrew/typestar |
| Flight Simulator | flying simulator | sduensin | pgz | https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1225481966200029286/1227764847819620454/shotel.pgz |
Game Jam #02 - October 25th-November 1st 2024
| Program | Description | Author | Notes on running | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bach's MIDI Hero | Free MIDI/PSG play + note play tutorial | Mu0n | pgz
the MIDI feature requires a F256K2 or F256Jr2; a legacy PSG option also allows F256K and F256Jr to still hear it |
https://github.com/Mu0n/F256KsimpleCdoodles/releases/download/v1.2/BachHero.pgz |
| f256_snake | mgr42 | pgz. Use cursor keys, Atari joystick or SNES pad to play | https://github.com/rmsk2/f256_snake | |
| fnxsnake | silk-neon | pgz | https://github.com/ksiondag/fnxsnake | |
| The Hallow | beethead | pgz | https://github.com/noyen1973/FoenixGameJamOct2024 | |
| Halloween Birthday | SprySloth | pgz | https://github.com/cmassat/GameJam2024_F256K | |
| Haunted Mansion | digarok | superbasic | https://github.com/digarok/fnxgamejam-haunted-mansion | |
| Kooyan | Grenouye | pgz | https://github.com/dtremblay/kooyan.git | |
| Spooky Run | dwsJason | pgz | https://github.com/dwsJason/spooky | |
| Trick or Treat | Mike | pgz | https://github.com/mcassera/TrickOrTreat | |
| Ultima III - Exodus | port | Minstrel Dragon | pgz | https://github.com/minstreldragon/F256_Ultima_3 |
| Warlock | remake of 68000 game | xDraconian | pgz
atari joystick DOWN=change_level UP=jump UP-LEFT=leap UP-RIGHT=leap |
https://github.com/scttgs0/Foenix_GameJam_Oct2024 |
Music
| Program | Description | Author | Notes on running | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EdInHisLib | SID+OPL3 simultaneously | beethead, ported from xantax | pgz | F256 port: https://discordapp.com/channels/691915291721990194/1054249926521016392/1184413356598231120
original: https://csdb.dk/release/?id=170898. Not 100% accurate but close. |
| F256amp | mp3, ogg, wav, wma file playback | Mu0n | pgz | v0.7 Needs a Jr.2 or K2 since it uses the VS1053b chip. https://github.com/Mu0n/F256KsimpleCdoodles/tree/main/NoFussDemos |
| FireJam | all chips, music playing with MIDI in | Mu0n | pgz | v1.0 MIDI in and out capable, it will still partially work with a Jr. (PSG, and SID if you have them), a K (PSG, SID, OPL3) and the newest wave 2 Jr2 and K2 (PSG, SID, OPL3, SAM, VS1053b).
Best to use with a MIDI in controller, but it'll be controllable with arrows and space to make notes individually, or the F keys to start beats. https://github.com/Mu0n/F256KsimpleCdoodles/tree/main/NoFussDemos |
| jrtracker | Tracker based in basic and uses the PSG | contrerasd | basic | https://ptb.discord.com/channels/691915291721990194/1008139105386889346/1188292876984143983 |
| tracker2 | Same tracker, but using both PSGs | contrerasd | basic | https://discord.com/channels/691915291721990194/975117322836656138/1210809081577865257 |
| midiplayer | Plays a SMF with the SAM2695 or VS1053b | Mu0n | pgz | v1.2 at https://github.com/Mu0n/F256KsimpleCdoodles/tree/main/NoFussDemos
add the filename as a command line parameter (ie /- midiplayer filename.mid) uses the SAM2695 or can toggle to the VS1053b during playback on the K2 or Jr2 only (K and Jr will remain silent). Can open type 0 and type 1 standard MIDI files (SMF). Currently has an issue with multi-tempo tracks, it'll only use the last one detect for the whole track. If put inside the root folder's '_apps' folder, will be used by f/manager from this page's Utilities section |
| modo | MOD player using the PSG | dwsJason and digarok | pgz | https://discordapp.com/channels/691915291721990194/855689509520932885/1190723114661859429 |
| piano | Plays some PSG notes with the keyboard | Mu0n | basic | https://github.com/Mu0n/F256KbasicBASICdoodles?tab=readme-ov-file#pulse-sound-generator-piano |
| playvgm | plays a headless vgm file with OPL3 | G33kyAndIKnowIt | pgx | https://github.com/natebarney/playvgm-f256k
some example music files can be gotten from this post: https://discord.com/channels/691915291721990194/975117322836656138/1220366429640065074
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Utilities
| Program | Description | Author | Notes on running | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wget | fetches a file from a http address if you have a network connection active | gadget | pgz/flash | https://github.com/ghackwrench/F256_wget | |
| dcopy | A tool to copy files from one drive to another or to/from your PC via RS-232 and a nullmodem cable | mgr42 | pgz/flash | https://github.com/rmsk2/f256_dcopy | |
| fcart | A program that allows to write data to flash expansion cartridges | mgr42 | pgz, on-board and cartridge flash | https://github.com/rmsk2/cartflash | |
| fonts | A variety of fonts using the standard F256 character set arrangement. Load with the F256 file manager (f/manager), or your own code. | Micah | (not a program) | https://github.com/WartyMN/Foenix-Fonts | |
| f/manager | A general file utility, launcher, and memory viewing program. Dual-panel file/memory browsers; copy between disks, between folders on same disk, and from memory to disk and vice versa; delete, rename, and duplicate files; view files as hex or text (with word-wrap); launch applications and known file types; set the RTC clock; search in RAM and flash. Works with internal SD card and IEC devices such as FNX1591 and Commodore 1541. Can be installed in primary flash position ahead of SuperBASIC or DOS, or at a higher location. Can also be run from disk with "- fm.pgz". | Micah | pgZ/flash | https://github.com/WartyMN/F256-FileManager/releases | |
| flashcart | Allows to wipe a block of flash or write a program to a flash cart, from this basic program from the F256Jr/K | redfool. | basic | https://github.com/Red-Fool/F256_FlashCart/tree/main | |
| basic2text | A simple utility for translating Commodore BASIC (all variants) from its native tokenized file format to a text format that can be opened with SuperBASIC. Does not perform any code translation: all adaptation is up to you. | Micah | pgZ | https://github.com/WartyMN/F256-BasText/releases/latest | |
| moreorless | A text editor for the Foenix 256 line of computers | mgr42 | pgz | https://github.com/rmsk2/moreorless/releases/ | |
| midiStuff | Test program for a F256K2 or F256Jr2 that sends MIDI data to the internal sam2695 dream chip that produces MIDI based audio. Also test a keyboard controller plugged in the MIDI in port. | Mu0n | pgz | https://github.com/Mu0n/F256KsimpleCdoodles/blob/main/README.md#midistuff |
Sample Code
| Program | Description | Author | Notes on running | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cc65 example | c example code | gadget | read github | https://github.com/ghackwrench/F256_Jr_Kernel_DOS |
| digarok basic stuff | Lots of basic examples | digarok | read github | https://github.com/digarok/superbasic-traveler/tree/main |
| Mu0n's F256K asm doodles | Some asm examples | Mu0n | read github | https://github.com/Mu0n/F256KsimpleASMdoodles |
| Mu0n's F256K basic doodles | Some basic examples | Mu0n | read github | https://github.com/Mu0n/F256KbasicBASICdoodles |
| Mu0n's F256K C doodles | Some C examples | Mu0n | read github | https://github.com/Mu0n/F256KsimpleCdoodles |
| tcp example | connects to a server and gets typed in text echoed back to you | gadget | $2000 | https://github.com/ghackwrench/F256_example_tcp |
| Assembly examples | Sample programs for several features of the Foenix F256K and Jr. | mgr42 | read github | https://github.com/rmsk2/Hello_Foenix256_Jr/blob/main/testprogs.md |
