Ultimate Retro Computer collection with software - Raspberry Pi 2/3

Anything relating to non Sinclair computers from the 1980's, 90's or even before.
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dragonfly
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Ultimate Retro Computer collection with software - Raspberry Pi 2/3

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Hi,

I would like to introduce Retro Computer System, a comprehensive collection of retro computer emulators, for Raspberry Pi 2 or Pi 3 with huge number of software titles.
Indiegogo campaign starts next week, more info and video reviews here:
https://www.indiegogo.com/project/comin ... w/ad330d08

(Amiga)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxDPD_cwWWI
(Commodore C64, Commodore Plus 4, Tandy Color Computer, Dragon 32, Macintosh)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY-F4zHLsEE
(Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, BBC Micro)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxmO58jJeZI
(TRS-80, ZX Spectrum, ZX 81)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vd-O3pDza4
(Acorn Atom, Acorn Electron)
https://youtu.be/UxkWBxIsxg0

RCS currently supports about 80 different home computers from mid 70's up to early 90's.
Here's a complete list of supported models:

Acorn: Atom, Electron, BBC B, BBC B+, BBC Master

Amiga: All official models

Amstrad CPC: 464, 664, 6128, PC 1512

Apple: Apple II, Macintosh, Macintosh II

Atari 8bit: 400, 800, 600XL, 800XL, 1200XL, 65XE, 130XE

Atari ST: ST, STe, TT, Falcon

Commodore: C64 (with ReSID), C128, C16, Plus4, VIC-20, PET

Tandy: Color Computer, TRS-80

Dragon Data: Dragon 32/64

ASCII: MSX 1, MSX 2

Oric: Oric 1, Atmos, Pravetz

IBM: PC, PCjr, XT, AT, 286, 386, 486

Miles Gordon: Sam Coupe

Texas Instrumets: TI-99/4A

Sinclair: ZX Spectrum 48k, 128k, +2, +3, +2A, ZX 81, ZX 80 and variuos clones

Others: Jupiter Ace, Aquarius, Galaksija, Orion, Orao, Lynx, Lola 8A, Pecom 64, Sharp MZ-700

Stay tuned!
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Re: Ultimate Retro Computer collection with software - Raspberry Pi 2/3

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Looks interesting. On the campaign page I think you mean faithful, rather that faitful.

Faitful audio/video experience with 100% speed!

How are you different to RetroPie, and what are doing in regards to copyrights?

Good luck with the project.
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Thank you for the correction, obviously there are some typing errors.
RCS uses Raspbian based emu frontend, inspired with open source ES v1.0.
The real benefit of this package is the effort that every single emulator is fine tuned to the smallest details, which resulted in a very realistic video display and perfectly smooth animation on TV.
For the first time, we have a full emulation of Acorn models Atom, Electron, BBC B, BBC Master and also some very rare machines like Mattel Aquarius, Sharp MZ-700, Lynx etc.
We are currently very close to achieving the Acorn Archimeds emulation at full speed and we hope that it will be included in the final version.
The copyright of this old software is always a gray area.
Part of the software is free, part abandonware, denied or current commercial titles will certainly not be included, but each user can easily add new content or delete what doesn't suit him.
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Re: Ultimate Retro Computer collection with software - Raspberry Pi 2/3

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I have a question, what are the licences that the individual emulators and software are released under? If its strong copy left type licences how are you planning on complying with the licence conditions?

Are you including the actual ROMs for systems in the distribution? That would seem to be a legal black hole. Probably even more than the software..

But with all that said before starting a funding campaign I would have figured you have done due diligence and consulted with a lawyer.

Congratulations on putting together an interesting Raspberry Pi distribution.
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Re: Ultimate Retro Computer collection with software - Raspberry Pi 2/3

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No, we do not plan to distribute original ROMs.
Some emulators don't require them, and for those who need it, it's very easy to add them later.
No used emulator is under commercial license, and as for others, we will check again all legal aspects and choose the right solution.
Also, thanks for the nice words, I'm glad you liked this collection.
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