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This expansion card is an evolution of the Symbiface 3.
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This expansion card is an evolution of the [[Symbiface 3]].
  
 
[[File:RSF3.jpg]]
 
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= Features =
 
= Features =
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*Infra-red port.
 
*Infra-red port.
 
*Reset button.
 
*Reset button.
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= Parameters available during the initialization =
 
= Parameters available during the initialization =
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*Activation of a chime at startup: ON/OFF.
 
*Activation of a chime at startup: ON/OFF.
 
*Pen sound on touch screen: ON/OFF.
 
*Pen sound on touch screen: ON/OFF.
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*Activation of the integrated 2 MB memory expansion: ON/OFF.
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*Activation of the integrated 2 MB memory expansion: ON/OFF. Function that can be deactivated if an application or game is not compatible. Or if you want to use another memory extension on an MX4 slot. Warning: do not activate the integrated 2 MB memory extension of the RSF3, at the same time as another external memory extension on an MX4 slot.
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*Function that can be deactivated if an application or game is not compatible.
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*464 Memory hack: ON/OFF. If RSF3 is used on a CPC 464, use the patch by @ToTO to take into account the memory extension.
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*Or if you want to use another memory extension on an MX4 slot. Warning: do not activate the integrated 2 MB memory extension of the RSF3, at the same time as another external memory extension on an MX4 slot.
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*Substitution of ROM 7: ON/OFF Allows you to replace the original Amsdos ROM 7 with another stored on the RSF3. Warning: not compatible with all CPCs. May cause hardware conflict with Z80 data bus.
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*464 Memory hack: ON/OFF.
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*SE-One: ON/OFF. Allows you to activate the emulation of the MSX SE-One card, which offers an MP3 decoder (with playback of other formats such as AAC, MP4, M4A, WMA, WAV, MID, OGG) + an FM radio.
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*If RSF3 is used on a CPC 464, use the patch by @ToTO to take into account the memory extension.
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*Symbiface II: ON/OFF. Allows you to activate or not the compatibility mode with the Symbiface II.
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*Substitution of ROM 7: ON/OFF
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*Multiplay mouse: ON/OFF. Allows you to enable or disable USB mouse support.
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*Allows you to replace the original Amsdos ROM 7 with another stored on the RSF3. Warning: not compatible with all CPCs. May cause hardware conflict with Z80 data bus.
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*SE-One: ON/OFF.
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*Allows you to activate the emulation of the MSX SE-One card, which offers an MP3 decoder (with playback of other formats such as AAC, MP4, M4A, WMA, WAV, MID, OGG) + an FM radio.
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*Symbiface II: ON/OFF.
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*Allows you to activate or not the compatibility mode with the Symbiface II.
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*Multiplay mouse: ON/OFF.
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*Allows you to enable or disable USB mouse support.
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*GMT time zone: to set the time offset, based on the time zone.
 
*GMT time zone: to set the time offset, based on the time zone.
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= Miscellaneous =
 
= Miscellaneous =
 
The RSF3 also contains the following elements:
 
The RSF3 also contains the following elements:
 
*Emulation of older interfaces like the SSA-1 speech synthesizer, the Amdrum, and the Digiblaster. With programs for each of these interfaces to use them.
 
*Emulation of older interfaces like the SSA-1 speech synthesizer, the Amdrum, and the Digiblaster. With programs for each of these interfaces to use them.
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*Emulation of all the functionalities (SID, MP3, MIDI, FM radio, web radio) of the Amsdap SE-One.
 
*A "System Information" application which summarizes the detailed information of the RSF3 (firmware version, Wifi and network information, activated rombank and list of roms with their positions, the activation status/or not of the M4, the SE -One, CPC 464 hack, Multiplay, SF2, etc.
 
*A "System Information" application which summarizes the detailed information of the RSF3 (firmware version, Wifi and network information, activated rombank and list of roms with their positions, the activation status/or not of the M4, the SE -One, CPC 464 hack, Multiplay, SF2, etc.
 
*A drawing application for the stylus.
 
*A drawing application for the stylus.
 
*A “Post-it” application to write whatever you want, like a memory aid.
 
*A “Post-it” application to write whatever you want, like a memory aid.
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The 2 MX4 slots are more than sufficient given that with the RSF3 you don't need to have as many as a Mother X4 given that it already includes:
 
The 2 MX4 slots are more than sufficient given that with the RSF3 you don't need to have as many as a Mother X4 given that it already includes:
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*an RTC clock: no need to add a Nova extension or equivalent.
 
*an RTC clock: no need to add a Nova extension or equivalent.
 
*emulation of old audio devices/cards, etc.
 
*emulation of old audio devices/cards, etc.
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= Development team =
 
= Development team =
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The [http://www.tmtlogic.com TMTLOGIC] team around RSF3 is very active.
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The [http://www.tmtlogic.com TMTLOGIC] team around RSF3 is very active. They regularly offer new features, applications, and firmware updates.
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It regularly offers new features, applications, and firmware updates.
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Through a very efficient SLACK network dedicated to SF3 / RSF3, all users communicate regularly with each other, share information and solutions, and contribute to developments and future evolutions.
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= RSF3 Lite =
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[[File:Poulette73-rsf3lite.jpg]]
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Characteristics, in comparaison with the RSF3:
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*No MX4 slots
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*Only 1 MB RAM
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*Only 1 MB ROM
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*No FM radio
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*No VOIP
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*No MIDI I/O
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*Integrated internal Wifi antenna
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= Links =
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[https://cpcrulez.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6886 Topic on CPCRulez forum (FR)]

Latest revision as of 15:58, 13 May 2024

This expansion card is an evolution of the Symbiface 3.

RSF3.jpg

Poulette73-rsf3.jpg


Features

  • 2 MB RAM.
  • 2 MB ROM.
  • TFT touch screen with stylus.
  • 480 MHz 2-core processor.
  • USB port for storage.
  • USB port for mouse (Multiplay).
  • microSD port for system and settings.
  • 2 slots for MX4 cards (DC3 connector).
  • MP3 module + FM radio (equivalent to an MSX SE-One card).
  • Output for FM radio antenna.
  • Headphone & microphone input/output for VOIP.
  • MIDI audio input/output.
  • DAC analog audio output.
  • Wifi with antenna (speed 2 MB/s).
  • RTC clock for real-time date and time.
  • Duke M4 Board emulation (partially).
  • Infra-red port.
  • Reset button.


Parameters available during the initialization

  • Activation of a chime at startup: ON/OFF.
  • Pen sound on touch screen: ON/OFF.
  • Activation of the integrated 2 MB memory expansion: ON/OFF. Function that can be deactivated if an application or game is not compatible. Or if you want to use another memory extension on an MX4 slot. Warning: do not activate the integrated 2 MB memory extension of the RSF3, at the same time as another external memory extension on an MX4 slot.
  • 464 Memory hack: ON/OFF. If RSF3 is used on a CPC 464, use the patch by @ToTO to take into account the memory extension.
  • Substitution of ROM 7: ON/OFF Allows you to replace the original Amsdos ROM 7 with another stored on the RSF3. Warning: not compatible with all CPCs. May cause hardware conflict with Z80 data bus.
  • SE-One: ON/OFF. Allows you to activate the emulation of the MSX SE-One card, which offers an MP3 decoder (with playback of other formats such as AAC, MP4, M4A, WMA, WAV, MID, OGG) + an FM radio.
  • Symbiface II: ON/OFF. Allows you to activate or not the compatibility mode with the Symbiface II.
  • Multiplay mouse: ON/OFF. Allows you to enable or disable USB mouse support.
  • GMT time zone: to set the time offset, based on the time zone.


Miscellaneous

The RSF3 also contains the following elements:

  • Emulation of older interfaces like the SSA-1 speech synthesizer, the Amdrum, and the Digiblaster. With programs for each of these interfaces to use them.
  • Emulation of all the functionalities (SID, MP3, MIDI, FM radio, web radio) of the Amsdap SE-One.
  • A "System Information" application which summarizes the detailed information of the RSF3 (firmware version, Wifi and network information, activated rombank and list of roms with their positions, the activation status/or not of the M4, the SE -One, CPC 464 hack, Multiplay, SF2, etc.
  • A drawing application for the stylus.
  • A “Post-it” application to write whatever you want, like a memory aid.


The 2 MX4 slots are more than sufficient given that with the RSF3 you don't need to have as many as a Mother X4 given that it already includes:

  • a 2 MB memory extension (can be deactivated if necessary): no need to add another one.
  • 255 rombanks: no need to add a rombank.
  • M4 Board emulation: no need to add the card of the same name.
  • Hacker v7.0 in a dedicated rombank: no need to add the card of the same name.
  • support for a USB mouse: no need to add a Multiplay or an Albireo.
  • an RTC clock: no need to add a Nova extension or equivalent.
  • emulation of old audio devices/cards, etc.


Development team

The TMTLOGIC team around RSF3 is very active. They regularly offer new features, applications, and firmware updates.


RSF3 Lite

Poulette73-rsf3lite.jpg

Characteristics, in comparaison with the RSF3:

  • No MX4 slots
  • Only 1 MB RAM
  • Only 1 MB ROM
  • No FM radio
  • No VOIP
  • No MIDI I/O
  • Integrated internal Wifi antenna


Links

Topic on CPCRulez forum (FR)

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