Agon Console8 Deluxe - Full Kit

The Agon Console8 system is made for those who want to learn, or go back to coding, and has the BBC BASIC programming language built into it as standard.

It builds on the Agon platform, which is a fully open-source 8-bit microcomputer and microcontroller in one small, low-cost board, built with modern technology.

Agon Console8 promotes learning and education about coding and programming, angled towards the fun and creative aspects of software development, gaming and software structure. It’s easy and intuitive to use, whilst being a fast and powerful platform which allows users to make their own games and application programs.

What you will receive: (Deluxe full kit).

• Agon Console8 PCB
• 3D Printed enclosure
• Agon Console8 compatible USB (PS/2) keyboard
• USB A-B cable for power
• Agon Console8 Joypad - assembled with vinyl sticker applied – (This Joypad will also work with other classic computer and console systems that use the 9pin Dtype connection)
• 4GB micro SD MLC by Transcend
• Agon Console8 vertical stand
• Full Agon Console8 vinyl sticker set – applied

The Agon Console8 is assembled and ready to use.

Features:

• Custom 3D printed enclosure
• VGA screen output
• Keyboard and mouse input
• Dual Gamepad inputs (Player 1 & 2)
• Sound output
• Easy to use system
• Built in protection against short circuits
• Support for simultaneous devices e.g., two players or joystick and mouse
• Upgradable firmware to add future device support and updates
• Agon community for support and development
• Built to a high standard by Heber Ltd and thoroughly tested before shipping

This product is designed and manufactured by Heber Ltd in the UK

All Enclosures are 3D printed in house on our 3D printer farm.  For more information visit our blog. 

Please note:

• Colours may differ from those shown due to different filament batches, varying lighting conditions and/or device settings.  
• All other items shown in images are for illustration only and are not part of what you will receive in this listing.

If you wish to 3D print your own enclosure, slice tray, and accessories, the 3D design files for this and many other enclosures are available here - Printables (Multisystem - Heber)

If you would like to further enhance the 3D printed enclosure, a range of printed vinyl finishes are available from our friends at retrofied.uk

Technical Information

The Agon Console8 is a close collaboration between Heber Ltd and the original designer of the Agon platform, Bernardo Kastrup. For more information about the Console8 and the Agon platform please visit Heber.co.uk

The Agon Console8 is a single board computer designed around an eZ80 8bit CPU running at ~18Mhz.

The eZ80 CPU has a high-speed serial link to a dedicated ESP32-PICO-D4 microcontroller that handles the Video output, audio and connections for keyboard and mouse.

Internal program storage is provided by a microSD card formatted with FAT32.

The official Agon Console8 GitHub page for both advanced MOS and VDP can be found here - Agon Console8 · GitHub

Older firmware versions are also available that were ogoginally developed for Agon platform. We recomend using the dedicated Agon Console8 firmware via the link above.

The Agon Console8 User manual can be found here - Agon Console8 – Heber Ltd.

(MOS/BIOS) has the ability to self-update from the micro SD card. Further firmware documentation can be found here 

Neil from RMCRetro has also produced a video all about the Agon ecosystem and our Agon Console8 system, please see below - 

Shipping Information:

Orders will be shipped within 1-2 weeks of order being placed. Items will be shipped together if multiple items are purchased. When an item is pre-ordered, any other items in the order will be shipped with the pre-order product.

The Retro Collective

Heber forms part of The Retro Collective, a community of technology and gaming experts and enthusiasts hosting interactive museums, exhibition spaces, and electronics design and manufacture based just outside Stroud in the heart of the Cotswolds in the UK.

For more information visit our blog, or our website, or The Retro Collective