RBSC Carnivore2 MSX Cartridge (Flashrom, SCC/SCC+, FMPAC, IDE/CF, RAM).

RBSC Authorized Distributor. RBSC Carnivore2 cartridge for MSX computers.

Based on an FPGA Altera Cyclone II, the Carnivore2 cartridge was created by the Russian RBSC group to offer the best in storage, memory expansion and resources for your MSX computer.

The cartridge offers a flash rom memory for fast game/program storage and loading, Compact Flash/CF card storage interface (the package includes a 4Gb card), Nextor ROM for advanced features in MSXDOS2, 1MB RAM mapper, 720KB MegaRAM*, SCC, SCC+, FMPAC (with MSX Music ROM) and an additional PSG.

You can turn the functions on or off independently and combine them at will with the configuration software (included in the CF card that comes with the cartridge).

The additional hardware settings implemented by the cartridge can be stored in flash memory and then loaded from the home menu. In this menu you can also choose any of the ROMs recorded on the flash memory.

The cartridge comes with Nextor DOS ROM. Available when the CF function (IDE) is enabled. Nextor is 100% compatible with MSXDOS2 and adds several powerful features like native fat16 support, virtual floppy through .dsk mount, etc.

Technical Specifications

High quality PCB with gold contacts
FPGA Altera CYCLONE II EP2C5Q208C8
8MB FlashROM memory
2048KB RAM on-board. 1024KB RAM Mapper, 720KB pseudo-MegaRAM.
SCC, SCC+, FMPAC and PSG (ability to support games and music software with dual PSG)
CF card holder (Compact Flash) - Comes with a 4GB card (gift!)
Stereo audio output (3.5mm)
NEXTOR and FM-BASIC ROMs
Works on MSX1, MSX2, MSX2+ and TurboR computers
Sofarun's native support

Package contains

1 x RBSC Carnivore2 cartridge
1 x Compact Flash card (4GB) with MSXDOS/NEXTOR and cartridge configuration utilities. You can include additional files and modify the content of the card as you like. (GIFT)
1 x high quality case in 9000R resin (custom made for the cartridge)
1 x transparent case for CF card storage