This 8-Bit Computer Has Two CPUs (And One Acts As A GPU!)

The Secoinsa FM-7 is a rare Japanese-Spanish computer with an architecture like no other 8-bit computer I have seen before. Let's have a close look at it and get it up and running.

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Links:
Secoinsa FM-7 ROM dump https://noelsretrolab.com/uploads/FM7...
CGA2SCART https://www.serdashop.com/CGA2SCART-PRO
FM-7 Discord server   / discord  
Serial RS232 card https://www.pcbway.com/project/sharep...
YM2203C sound card https://www.pcbway.com/project/sharep...


Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Outside
02:09 Inside
06:07 VRAM
12:26 Monochrome video
15:11 Color video
18:32 Secoinsa
20:18 Graphics processor commands
22:54 Conclusion


Music tracks:
Funky Stars by McKlain https://mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/fu...
Battro OST by McKlain https://mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/ba...
More awesome music by McKlain: https://www.mcklain.com

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