{"id":31426,"date":"2025-01-10T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/?p=31426"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:05:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T09:05:29","slug":"megarom-t-2-thomson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/megarom-t-2-thomson\/","title":{"rendered":"Megarom T.2 [Thomson TO7\/TO8]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, obtaining and using software for Thomson computers isn't quite that simple. Although I had already been able to test the SD-Drive, I stumbled upon the Megarom T.2 project while researching these French computers. Since it wasn't available at the time, I put my name on the waiting list. Now that I\u2019ve received the hardware\u2014early in 2024\u2014I\u2019d like to share my findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Megarom T.2?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Megarom T.2 is the successor to the original M\u00e9garom T.1 and was developed as a community project by Fran\u00e7ois Mouret (Prehisto) and \u00c9douard Forler (Fool-DupleX). It is a MEMO7 cartridge compatible with all 8-bit computers in the Thomson TO family: T9000, TO7, TO7\/70, TO8, TO8D, TO9, and TO9+. Its physical format is directly compatible with original MEMO7 casings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical details<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rewritable flash memory is 2 MB in size and divided into 128 banks of 16 KB each. The controller is based on a reconfigurable CPLD\/VHDL chip. The cartridge is also fully compatible with all commercial software in MEMO7 format, including multi-bank software with 32 and 64 KB such as Microsoft BASIC 128. It can also be programmed directly on the computer - no external programmer is required. Hot plug is also supported for TO8\/8D\/TO9\/TO9+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vorinstallierte Software<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ein gro\u00dfer Pluspunkt ist, dass die Cartridge bereits mit einer umfangreichen Sammlung an Programmen gef\u00fcllt ist, sodass sofort gestartet werden kann. Das Men\u00fc ist auf Franz\u00f6sisch gehalten und unterteilt die Software in drei farblich gekennzeichnete Kategorien: Jeu (Spiele, blau), Utilitaire (Dienstprogramme, gr\u00fcn) und Demo (braun). Je nach Rechner stehen unterschiedlich viele Titel zur Verf\u00fcgung \u2013 f\u00fcr den TO7-70 sind es 76, f\u00fcr den TO8 110 Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using it is incredibly simple: insert the cartridge and turn on the computer. Pressing the \"0\" key launches the menu. The Megarom automatically detects the computer and displays a list of available, compatible software. You can launch the software directly by pressing the corresponding key shown in the column next to the name. To return to the Megarom menu, press and hold the reset button (init. prog.) for at least two seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"5\" data-effect=\"fade\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31630\" data-id=\"31630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Megarom-T.2-Oberseite-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Megarom-T.2-Oberseite-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Megarom-T.2-Oberseite-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Megarom-T.2-Oberseite.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Megarom T.2<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31631\" data-id=\"31631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Megarom-T.2-Unterseite-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Megarom-T.2-Unterseite-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Megarom-T.2-Unterseite-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Megarom-T.2-Unterseite.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Megarom T.2<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31629\" data-id=\"31629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MegaRom-TO8-Startbildschirm-MegaRom-1024x580.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MegaRom-TO8-Startbildschirm-MegaRom-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MegaRom-TO8-Startbildschirm-MegaRom-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Megarom T.2 Startmen\u00fc TO8<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31627\" data-id=\"31627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MegaRom-Screen1-TO8-1024x547.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MegaRom-Screen1-TO8-1024x547.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MegaRom-Screen1-TO8-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MegaRom-Screen1-TO8.png 1795w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Megarom T.2 &#8211; Software TO8 &#8211; Seite 1<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"328\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31628\" data-id=\"31628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MegaRom-Screen2-TO8-1024x328.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MegaRom-Screen2-TO8-1024x328.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MegaRom-Screen2-TO8-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MegaRom-Screen2-TO8.png 1755w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Megarom T.2 &#8211; Software TO8 &#8211; Seite 2<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updates<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is possible to update the cartridge's content. The update can be installed in two ways: either via floppy disks\u2014conveniently using an SD drive\u2014or via a serial connection from a PC to the CC90 interface using a USB-to-RS232 adapter. An external programmer or a complex PC connection is not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal impression<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What I particularly appreciate is that the selection of pre-installed games includes several titles I recognize primarily from the Atari ST. *Arkanoid*, *Captain Blood*, *Spindizzy*, and *Wizball*\u2014all classics that demonstrate the Thomson platform was by no means isolated from the European mainstream market back then. As a modern bonus, the collection also features *Mission Liftoff*, a 2018 reinterpretation of the classic *JetPac* developed specifically for the TO8\/8D\/TO9+. Using the cartridge is incredibly simple, allowing you to get started right away\u2014no fiddling around, no configuration required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The Megarom T.2 is a fantastic addition for Thomson computers and their users. It is easy to use, and the selection of games and other software is outstanding\u2014plus, anyone wanting to experience classics like Arkanoid or Wizball on Thomson hardware won't be disappointed. This makes the Megarom T.2 an almost indispensable piece of hardware for TO users. It is well worth picking up as soon as the cartridge becomes available.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/megarom.forler.ch\/en\/\" target=\"_self\">M\u00e9garom: the Official Website<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/forum.system-cfg.com\/viewtopic.php?f=25&amp;t=9508&amp;hilit=Megarom&amp;start=225\" target=\"_self\">System-CFG Forum \u2013 Link to the Megarom<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leider ist es nicht ganz so einfach, bei den Thomson-Rechnern an Software zu kommen und diese dann verwenden zu k\u00f6nnen. 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