ROMOX
Cartridges

Romox was a software company started in 1982. They produced several games for many different game machines, and computer of the day, including for the TI-99/4A. Romox also created a device called the Edge Connector Programmable Cartridge (ECPC) in 1983. The idea here was that Romox sold a programmable cartridge which could be used over again to load games from the ECPC. The cartridge sold for $24.95 and you could burn a game onto it using the ECPC for around $10. These systems were going to be setup in different stores such as K-mart, Sears, and 7/11's. The system did take off for a while, but Romox went out of business in 1985.. as did many vidogame companies during this time.

Romox did produce several games for the TI. Such titles as: Topper, Hen Pecked, Disk Fixer, Princess & Frog, Rotor Raiders, Typo II, and Ant Eater where some of the more poplular.

Below you will find several pictures of a Romox Circuit board. These used 28 pin ROM's, and Bob Carmany has several burned ROM's still available. The problem is finding the circuit boards. I have several pictures below that show it is not a very complicated circuit board and might make another interesting group buy.


The above picture shows how to open a romox cartridge. They can be quite tough, and though I am only showing one hand above (I had to hold the camera with my other hand :>), it usally takes both hands on each side to "pop" the case open. It takes a bit of a feel, so be careful the first time you try this.

The above are pc card drawings of the romox card layouts redesigned to fit on a card that will fit in a regular TI module case. The top drawing is the TOP and the bottom is the BOTTOM. Note that the bottom drawing is mirrored.