ESP32-based retro computer with Agon Light architecture

[donmiguelle]

It would be nice to use Agon Light architecture with ESP32. Instead of ez80 you could have ESP32 with 8MB of RAM as a "host", and ESP32 pico as a graphics and audio card. That would be a nice 32 bit "retro" computer with networking and GPIO capabilities, and with a modern tool chain for it. If you invent something to support 1080p VGA output, that would be an ideal "retro" computer many people are dreaming of.

Thank you for your products!

[LubOlimex]

You mean like ESP32-SBC-FabGL:

https://www.olimex.com/Products/Retro-Computers/ESP32-SBC-FabGL/open-source-hardware

https://olimex.wordpress.com/2023/05/25/new-open-source-hardware-design-is-verified-esp32-sbc-fabgl-single-board-computer-based-on-fabgl-library-with-ps2-keyboard-mouse-and-vga-display-with-many-retro-computer-emulators/

[donmiguelle]

That one is basically a better version of FabGL VGA32. What I mean is a dual-cpu board which is similar to Agon Light. One ESP32 is dedicated to graphics, sound and networking (the same way it works on Agon Light board), another is dedicated to pure computing (a replacement of ez80 on Agon Light board).

[maliya1]

This version essentially improves upon FabGL VGA32. Specifically, it features a dual-CPU board akin to Agon Light. One ESP32 is exclusively for graphics, sound, and networking, mirroring the functionality of the Agon Light board. The second ESP32 is dedicated to pure computing, serving as a substitute for the ez80 on the Agon Light board.