All.In.One

This is awesome and I will most likely buy this one

A All-In-One device is a smart idea, especially for those with small spaces on the desktop. But I see the techniqs are all OCM based from 2005.
I also think the next step have to be:
a) use a bigger FPGA like Trucco's SMX to implement USB support and maybe Graphics9k into the machine. I'm ok with just one slot, if the machine itself provides the oportunity to upload new cores with different extensions.
b) produce a really cheap and small device, like Nishi's 2001 prophecy.
Both in one or in separate projects? I do not mind.

Happy to see such an active developer like 8bits4ever!

Well, as you might know, I'm very happy with your products.
It does happen last week, when I read the story about Nishi's visit in Tillburg 2001. He spread his ideas of MSX machines in everyones pocket. so b) has come true with the SX1-mini.
The SX1-mini comes with all features a MSX should have, although I miss a implemented cartridgeslot. It is worth every penny. But go on further an have a look where the future may be, the next step might be a bigger FPGA.
A product that offers HDMI and a much needed USB support will certainly justify a higher price. At the moment, however, I see a muted note with the existing technology, which allows little growth.
Innovations, ideas like the AIO in the form factor combined with technical innovations would perhaps convince buyers to see an alternative in the emulator and also collectors to use another machine.

Summary

• AIO Design, top quality keyboard
• HDMI
• full USB support for drives, pens, keyboard
• different configurations of the FPGA with G9k, OPLL-OPL4, R800

This way AIO would be like AIO should be.

These are high goals, I am aware of that.
But these reasons are based on suggestions that I have been following for a long time.

• When I look at the concerns, wishes and questions of newcomers, it turns around:
• Which Flashrom should I buy?
• Which Soundcartridge is necessary?
• Which generation do I need?

Certainly not everything can be realized in the next generation, but a road map is given.
To go only with the OCM design will not bring many new buyers into your camp.

Have a nice 2020 and thank you for having an opend mind and keep on msxing!

You're able to connect 8bits4ever's cartridgeslot extension, sold separately.
I got one coming with the SX1, which should be working but did'nt tested it yet.

Yes, you can connect the slot expander module we sell directly to the SX-1, but be aware you won't be able to plug cartridges which already expand the slot themselves (Carnivore2, MFR, SD Mapper, etc). Those cartridges need to be connected onto a primary slot to work properly.

Completely agree with those specs and I would love to have a machine like that for myself, but as you said, implement all those characteristics is not an easy task. For example, there is no verily/VHDL implementation for the R800 and OPL4, and so I don't think those will ever come to happen in the near future. Also, in my experience, if you set goals too high the project might not come to realisation. I think the first step would be using a bigger FPGA that allows for future development. We've been looking into that road and it's certainly possible. Lets see what we can do about that.

Happy 2020!!!
Daniel

Since the platform does not only consist of one hardware type it is naturally very difficult to adapt individual keyboard adapters. There are ideas for some types, but there is still a lot of work to be done. An Arduino can be useful to read the matrix. But this should not be part of the SX1 or any other FPGA.

I love projects like this and will definitely look into getting one. the old hardware won't last forever.

this maybe?

Lot has happened in this year. I bought an Omega - a complete different beast, a SX-One Mini, and the RasPi 400 with Meso Kim's Cartridge adapter. The VR is on its way: But I would love to see an OCM-all-in-one either.