Category:RS-232C Interfaces
Stand-alone RS-232C interfaces
Most external RS-232C interfaces come with a ROM containing RS-232C BIOS and additional MSX-BASIC instructions. The interfaces without the specific RS-232C BASIC ROM will not work with all serial applications. All interfaces with BIOS 1.0 or without BIOS are only I/O based.
| Model | ROM | BIOS | BASIC | UART | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASCII MSX-Serial 232 | Yes | 2.0 | RS-232C BASIC | i8251 + i8253 | I/O and memory (slot) based, DMA controller 82c37 with switch |
| Cibertron RS232/Terminal | Yes | - | Cibertron BASIC | Cirandão communication software (a modem is required) | |
| Digital Design DDX 80T | Yes | Yes | DDX BASIC | Non standard BIOS, integrated with 80 columns text mode | |
| Gradiente CT-80NET | Yes | 1.01 | RS-232C BASIC | Z8530 | Integrated with 80 columns text mode |
| Gradiente TM-1 | No | - | - | Modem included - Transforms the MSX into a videotex and Cirandão terminal | |
| Harukaze Fast RS-232C | Yes | 1.0 | - | 16550A | link |
| Kuma RS232C Interface Board | Yes | - | RS-232C BASIC | ||
| Mitsubishi ML-20RS | No | - | - | Wire jumpers for terminal/modem function | |
| Philips NMS 1210 | No | 1.0 | RS-232C BASIC | Controlled by simulating ROM in RAM, RS-232C BIOS/BASIC and applications on disk | |
| Philips NMS 1211 | No | 1.0 | RS-232C BASIC | Controlled by simulating ROM in RAM, RS-232C BIOS/BASIC and applications on disk | |
| Philips NMS 1212 | No | 1.0 | RS-232C BASIC | Controlled by simulating ROM in RAM, RS-232C BIOS/BASIC and applications on disk | |
| Philips VG-8180 MT-Viditel | Yes | 1.0 | - | i8251 + i8253 | Viditel communication software |
| Philips VU 0042 | Yes | 1.0 | RS-232C BASIC | ||
| Pioneer PX-RS7 | Yes | 1.0 | RS-232C BASIC | ||
| Repro Factory HBI-232MKII | Yes | 2.0 | RS-232C BASIC | i8251 + i8253 | I/O and memory (slot) based |
| Sanyo MRS-001 | Yes | 1.0 | RS-232C BASIC | i8251 + i8253 | |
| Sharp HB-3000 | Yes | 1.0 | - | Communication/videotex/Cirandão software (a modem is required) | |
| Sharp HB-3001 | Yes | 1.0 | - | Communication/videotex/Cirandão software (a modem is required) | |
| Sony HBI-232 | Yes | 2.0 | RS-232C BASIC | i8251 + i8253 | I/O and memory (slot) based, switch for terminal/modem operation |
| Sony IF-180 | No | - | - | RS-232C interface box for LDP-180P LaserDisc player | |
| Spectravideo SVI-757 | Yes | 1.0 | RS-232C BASIC | CP/M system disk | |
| Sunrise ATA-IDE + RS232C | No | - | - | 16550A | Integrated with ATA-IDE card, terminal software and IDE utiities on disk |
| Sunrise RS232C | No | - | - | 16550A | Terminal software on disk |
| Talent TRX-700 | Yes | 1.0 | RS-232C BASIC | Communication software | |
| Talent TRX-710 | Yes | 1.0 | RS-232C BASIC | ||
| Tasco Electronic MX-01 | Yes | - | - | Terminal software | |
| Toshiba HX-R700 | Yes | 1.0 | RS-232C BASIC | i8251 + i8253 | |
| Victor IF-7610 | Yes | 1.0 | RS-232C BASIC | ||
| Victor IF-C9D | Yes | ? | VHD BASIC + CALL TP32 | Combined with VHD in!erface Designed for monitor with touch panel |
Computers with optional RS-232C upgrade
All the concerned interfaces are only I/O based. With exception for the Mitsubishi ML-G30 Model 1, all the MSX computers with optional RS-232C upgrade have RS-232C BIOS 1.0, RS-232C BASIC and i8251 + i8253 as UART.
| Model | Generation | RS-232C interface (kit) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi ML-G30 Model 1 | MSX2 | Mitsubishi ML-21RS | No RS-232C ROM, floppy disk with communication software, switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
| Toshiba HX-20 | MSX1 | Toshiba HX-R701 | Switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
| Toshiba HX-21 | MSX1 | Toshiba HX-R701 | Switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
| Toshiba HX-23 | MSX2 | Toshiba HX-R701 | Switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
| Toshiba HX-23F | MSX2 | Toshiba HX-R701 | Switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
| Toshiba HX-32 | MSX1 | Toshiba HX-R701 | Switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
| Toshiba HX-33 | MSX2 | Toshiba HX-R702 | Switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
| Toshiba HX-34 | MSX2 | Toshiba HX-R703 | Switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
Computers with integrated RS-232C interface
All the MSX computers with integrated RS-232C interface have a RS-232C BIOS and support for RS-232C BASIC.
| Model | Generation | BIOS | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisen Sangyo MX-2021 | MSX2 | 1.0 | |
| Mitsubishi ML-G3 | MSX2 | 1.0 | Communication software on disk, switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
| Mitsubishi ML-G30 Model 2 | MSX2 | 1.0 | Communication software on disk, switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
| Pioneer UC-V102 | MSX2 | 1.0 | Can be extended with two UK-V104 boards for a total of 5 RS-232C connectors |
| Sony HB-G900AP | MSX2 | 2.0 | Switch for terminal/modem operation |
| Sony HB-G900D | MSX2 | 2.0 | Switch for terminal/modem operation |
| Sony HB-G900F | MSX2 | 2.0 | Switch for terminal/modem operation |
| Sony HB-G900P | MSX2 | 2.0 | Switch for terminal/modem operation |
| Spectravideo SVI-738 | MSX1 | 1.0 | |
| Toshiba HX-22 | MSX1 | 1.0 | Switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
| Toshiba HX-22CH | MSX1 | 1.0 | Switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
| Toshiba HX-22GB | MSX1 | 1.0 | Switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
| Toshiba HX-22I | MSX1 | 1.0 | Switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
| Toshiba HX-52 | MSX1 | 1.0 | Switch to enable/disable RS-232C |
| Victor HC-90 | MSX2 | 1.0 | System control can enable/disable RS-232C |
| Victor HC-95 | MSX2 | 1.0 | System control can enable/disable RS-232C |
| Yamaha YIS-805/256 | MSX2 | 1.0 | YIS-805 Set Up Program on floppy disk |
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