Hardware roadmap

Proposed Roadmap - UPDATED 16 AUG 2022

Motherboards

Aquarius v1.0.0 Motherboard : Baseline

    • Aquarius v1.1.0 (Rev C): Aquarius 1 stock motherboard, like-for-like replacement, SANCTIONED FREE version.
      Order the PCBs here.

      • Aquarius v1.1.x : Users can fork at this level for their own purposes. Users can petition for SANCTIONED version numbers to be listed here.

    • Aquarius v1.2.0 : Aquarius 1 modernized motherboard, fits in Aquarius 1 case, unmodified port openings may be used differently, SANCTIONED PAID version.

      • Aquarius v1.2.1 : Integrated composite video ???

      • Aquarius v1.2.2 : Modern power supply ???

      • Aquarius v1.2.3 : Charmap, updated SYSROM + EXTBASIC ROM ???

Aquarius v2.0.0 Motherboard: Baseline

    • Aquarius v2.1.0 : Aquarius 2 stock motherboard, like-for-like replacement, SANCTIONED FREE version.

      • Aquarius v2.1.x : Users can fork at this level for their own purposes, UNSANCTIONED versions.

      • Aquarius v2.1.1 : Aquarius 2 motherboard, updated with proper silk screen markings and ground planes, SANCTIONED PAID version.

      • Aquarius v2.1.2 : Aquarius 2 motherboard, updated with bodge fixes, modern component replacements, traces may be updated/optimized, SANCTIONED PAID version.

    • Aquarius v2.2.0 : Aquarius 2 modernized motherboard, fits in Aquarius 2 case, unmodified port openings may be used differently, SANCTIONED PAID version.

      • Aquarius v2.2.1 : Charmap, ROM, etc updates ???

      • Aquarius v2.3.0 : Aquarius 2 motherboard, new layout, new case format, etc. ???

Aquarius v3.0.0 Motherboard: Baseline, new OPEN Z80-based retro computer, modern, programmable system (new video system, RAM system, sound, etc.)

    • Aquarius v3.1.0 : Aquarius 3 motherboard, SANCTIONED FREE version

ExpanderS & Control Pads

Aquarius Mini Expander v1.0.0: Baseline

    • Aquarius v1.1.0 (Rev C): Aquarius stock Mini Expander, like-for-like replacement, SANCTIONED FREE version.
      Order the PCBs here.

      • Aquarius v1.1.0.x : Users can fork at this level for their own purposes, UNSANCTIONED versions.

Aquarius MX: Baseline

  • Aquarius MX v1.3.0 (Rev E): Aquarius Micro Expander in a Mini Expander footprint

    • 32kb RAM

    • AY-3-8910 Sound Chip

    • CH376S USB Interface (headers)

    • Custom ROM (includes Micro Expander menu and USB BASIC 1.0)

    • Custom ROM/RAM/USB Logic Chip

    • Custom AY Sound Logic Chip

Aquarius v1.0.0 Control Pads: Baseline

    • Aquarius v1.1.0 (Rev XXX): Aquarius stock Control Pads, not an exact replacement but a DIY kit, SANCTIONED FREE version.

      • Aquarius v1.1.0.x : Users can fork at this level for their own purposes, UNSANCTIONED versions.