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Gotek USB in a CPC6128

Started by Gryzor, 17:01, 18 March 14

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Jeff_HxC2001

03 December 2017: Firmware STM32 USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.1.0.4a

Major update !

- New direct file formats support (Read & Write !) :
- Acorn machines : *.ADL,*.ADM,*.SSD,*.DSD and *.ADF file support
- Camputer Lynx : *.LDF
- Commodore C64 : *.D81
- Thomson machines : *.FD
- Sam Coupé : *.SAD, *.MGT
- MSX Machines : *.IMG, *.DSK
- Spectrum : *.TRD, *.SDD

- New menu entry : Target system family selection.
  This reduce a lot the risk of erroneous raw file identification.

- Lots of RAW file support improvements :
  All sector sizes supported, advanced track skew and interleaving support.
  FM & MFM support.

- Amstrad CPC DSK support : Fix for the One Disk/double sided Batman demo.

- Fix attempt of the "diymore.cc" OLED screens : OLED init screen delay
  menu option added.
(Note : Please avoid these "diymore.cc" screens until i got an idea
  what is the root cause of the issue.)

- Internal improvement : Track cache layer improved, RAW files support/identification improved.

Please report any issue to hxc2001 <at> hxc2001.com
Thanks ! :)


http://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_drive_emulator/HXCFEUSB_HFE_beta_firmware.zip

http://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_drive_emulator/USB_HFE_hxc_floppy_emulator_firmware_release_notes.txt

00WReX

Thanks Duke for the 26 pin to 34 pin adapters.
Just fitted a GOTEK to my 6128 Plus with not a single case mod (or hot gluing to the Plus case, etc.), except for swapping the power pin.
Just quickly made up some brackets and screwed them to the original rear FDD posts and cut the GOTEK case to sit on the front FDD mounts, and then glued a bit of foam to the top of the GOTEK so it sits snug with the top of the Plus case, eliminating the very slight up and down movement at the front of the GOTEK when inserting a USB due to it just sitting on the mounts.
Super glued a strip of plastic on top of the GOTEK to close the gap,  and that's it.

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Cheers,
Shane
The CPC in Australia...
Awa - CPCWiki

tjohnson

Quote from: Jeff_HxC2001 on 23:10, 03 December 17
03 December 2017: Firmware STM32 USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.1.0.4a

Major update !

- New direct file formats support (Read & Write !) :
- Acorn machines : *.ADL,*.ADM,*.SSD,*.DSD and *.ADF file support
- Camputer Lynx : *.LDF
- Commodore C64 : *.D81
- Thomson machines : *.FD
- Sam Coupé : *.SAD, *.MGT
- MSX Machines : *.IMG, *.DSK
- Spectrum : *.TRD, *.SDD

- New menu entry : Target system family selection.
  This reduce a lot the risk of erroneous raw file identification.

- Lots of RAW file support improvements :
  All sector sizes supported, advanced track skew and interleaving support.
  FM & MFM support.

- Amstrad CPC DSK support : Fix for the One Disk/double sided Batman demo.

- Fix attempt of the "diymore.cc" OLED screens : OLED init screen delay
  menu option added.
(Note : Please avoid these "diymore.cc" screens until i got an idea
  what is the root cause of the issue.)

- Internal improvement : Track cache layer improved, RAW files support/identification improved.

Please report any issue to hxc2001 <at> hxc2001.com
Thanks ! :)


http://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_drive_emulator/HXCFEUSB_HFE_beta_firmware.zip

http://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_drive_emulator/USB_HFE_hxc_floppy_emulator_firmware_release_notes.txt

Hi Jeff,

I don't know if this is a bug but thought I'd post here anyway.  I have a copy of Trivial Pursuit for PCW.  I was trying to copy it to the HXC using Xexor and the HXC on B on an Amstrad PCW.  When it goes to write to B: I get an error that says B: Track 0 Sector C1 - no data.  I'm guessing it more likely a copy protection issue.

Jeff_HxC2001

Quote from: tjohnson on 09:29, 11 December 17
Hi Jeff,

I don't know if this is a bug but thought I'd post here anyway.  I have a copy of Trivial Pursuit for PCW.  I was trying to copy it to the HXC using Xexor and the HXC on B on an Amstrad PCW.  When it goes to write to B: I get an error that says B: Track 0 Sector C1 - no data.  I'm guessing it more likely a copy protection issue.

If you are trying to copy protected floppy disk to the hxc please use the HFE file format.

Jeff_HxC2001

Hi,

HxC2001 Facebook group opened for support, news and updates :

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hxc2001

For the moment the main subject is the floppy emulators but i hope to add some more new stuffs this year.

Happy new year !

Shaun M. Neary

Happy new year to you, Jeff.

Just want to say, upgraded my HXC firmware the other day and loving the dsk support for the CPC.  :D
Currently playing on: 2xCPC464, 1xCPC6128, 1x464Plus, 1x6128Plus, 2xGX4000. M4 board, ZMem 1MB and still forever playing Bruce Lee.
No cheats, snapshots or emulation. I play my games as they're intended to be played. What about you?

Duke

Finally got around to 3D print the front from @pelrun, thanks again!


00WReX

This one is also a very nice 3D printed 'front end' for the GOTEK.
Includes printing the knob for the rotary encoder.

https://vdrivezx.com/projects/



Cheers,
Shane
The CPC in Australia...
Awa - CPCWiki

gaos74

Quote from: 00WReX on 10:24, 16 January 18
This one is also a very nice 3D printed 'front end' for the GOTEK.
Includes printing the knob for the rotary encoder.

https://vdrivezx.com/projects/



Cheers,
Shane

Has anyone seen a 3D printed 'front end' for 6128 plus?

Querubin

#384
Hi,
I'm having problems from last update I did. From 3.0.6.x I updated to last stable release and after that I have this report use what autoboot file I use and use what hxcsdfe file I use.





I tried put flash floppy firmware but the error code was 004 on gotek display. And tried different hxc firmware releases without success loading the file manager complete. I tried different PENDRIVES formatted on different computers with FAT32, FAT12, etc.

When I used the 3.0.6.x release I couldn't use the 3.1 file manager. It gave me the same error but no problem with 3.0. Now there is no way to execute it.

Can you help me?.
Step by step

Querubin

Ok, solved. Thanks for your support.
Step by step

Jeff_HxC2001

Even if not yet in the "stable" folder, you should switch to the current WIP version (3.1.1.1).
It is finally more mature than the 3.0.8.2 and can directly support dsk files.

protek

Here's my gotek as an external B drive with the FlashFloppy firmware. Getting files from the PC to the CPC just got a lot easier.

kik3is


Jeff_HxC2001

#389
New firmware !

Quote
25 February 2018: Firmware STM32 USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.1.16.1a

- User interface part : Code Refactored

   - Better buttons behavior.
   - Better/faster rotary behavior.

- Normal mode : Press both buttons shortly to jump to the first entry of the current folder. ("..")

- Normal mode : When returning to parent folder ("..") the position in the folder is restored.

- Autoboot mode :
--> Press both buttons shortly to jump to Autoboot.hfe
--> Press both buttons more than 2 seconds eject/insert the disk.

- Indexed mode :
--> Press both buttons shortly to jump to DSKA0000.HFE
--> Press both buttons more than 2 seconds eject/insert the disk.

- 7 segments screen : Now show when an image is inserted ("---") or ejected (" - ")

- OLED : init algorithm revised for diymore.cc screens.
  (Press the right button at power up at the first diymore.cc screen installation).

- Various user interface fixes.

If you have any comments or suggestions, requests or issue to report please contact me :

Email    : hxc2001 <at> hxc2001.com
Forum    : http://torlus.com/floppy/forum
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/groups/hxc2001

https://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_drive_emulator/HXCFEUSB_HFE_beta_firmware.zip

https://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_drive_emulator/USB_HFE_hxc_floppy_emulator_firmware_release_notes.txt

Duke

#390
Since @Shining asked for the gerbers for the adapter (seen here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/gotek-usb-in-a-cpc6128/msg152418/#msg152418), they are attached here.
Anyone feel free to use as you want, sell on ebay etc.


PS: I still have some pcb's and connectors left from a second batch (same ugly prices as below!).
Quote from: Duke on 21:32, 26 November 17
Made a small adapter PCB for mine, to avoid messing with the cable:






If anyone else wants one, I have 3 more than I need.
PCB alone, 3 EUR (without connectors)
PCB with connectors soldered & mounted 6 euro (yeah sorry!). Sold.
+shipping.
(send pm if you want one)

Adapter with inverted connectors could also be used externally (if that makes any sense) for a 3" B-Drive. There is pads for A/B, S/S.

Shining

TGS is back

Download my productions at:
cpc.scifinet.org

xesrjb

Quote from: Querubin on 11:04, 21 January 18
Ok, solved. Thanks for your support.


Who solved the problem because I have the same one...


xesrjb
,,The pellet with the poison's in the vessel with the pestle; the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true."

xesrjb

Quote from: xesrjb on 17:42, 18 December 18

Who solved the problem because I have the same one...


xesrjb


I've got it. The USB Stick must be formatted in FAT32...


xesrjb
,,The pellet with the poison's in the vessel with the pestle; the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true."

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