Gotek USB in a CPC6128

[pelrun]

It's in the readme for the serialbridge software (send an email, basically.)


Jeff, at one point I looked at the serial data being sent by the bridge, and I only saw it send one 7F byte per restart. When that gets no response, the bridge never makes another attempt - I don't know what it is waiting for.

[Guy0me]

Amigastore sold their Floppy Emulator Goteks with the HxC firmware ! 
You can choose the option.
Warning !
the price is more expensive than the original Gotek.. of course the license is included.

http://amigastore.eu/en/323-usb-floppy-emulator-gotek.html#/gotek_usb_stick-none/floppy_drive_data_cable_extension_45cm-without_cable/gotek_firmware-hxc_amiga_atari_amstrad_spectrum

they are located in Spain  and can delivred in europe and maybe in the entire world.

[TotO]

Close to 50€ for a "20€" drive and a "10€" license[nb]Price if the shop only bough 1 license... I doubt...  [/nb], Welcome to the Commodore Business Machine! 
I will offer Gotek HxC for CPC at the ReSeT event, end of June. Welcome to the community!

[a7mag3ddon]

Its OK I got the firmware and licence direct from Jeff, cable, programmer and gotek will be here today or Friday and all less than £35

[talrek]

Hi,
just a question license is for one Gotek ?
I mean, if i want to equip internally, 3 computers of mine with HxC firmware (TO8D, CPC and Amiga for example) , i will have to pay 3x10 euros ? Is that right ?

[a7mag3ddon]

Yes per device. So 30euro

[TotO]

Exactly. It's why I will go to the ReSeT to allow CPC users to got it cheaper.

[jrodriguezv]

Amigastore sold their Floppy Emulator Goteks with the HxC firmware ! 
You can choose the option.
Warning !
the price is more expensive than the original Gotek.. of course the license is included.

http://amigastore.eu/en/323-usb-floppy-emulator-gotek.html#/gotek_usb_stick-none/floppy_drive_data_cable_extension_45cm-without_cable/gotek_firmware-hxc_amiga_atari_amstrad_spectrum

they are located in Spain  and can delivred in europe and maybe in the entire world.

I'm afraid that they are selling HM's firmware, not HxC. That's even worst because they are not allowed to sell that firmware by developer. That firmware es free to use so it's 20€ + 0€

[TotO]

No, the HxC firmware is not free.
Select Cortex instead on your link, and you will see the price drop.

[jrodriguezv]

No, the HxC firmware is not free.
Select Cortex instead on your link, and you will see the price drop.

You are right! My fault!

[Neil79]

No, the HxC firmware is not free.
Select Cortex instead on your link, and you will see the price drop.

Even if you just spent near £80 on a HxC?

[TotO]

I think that is sadly not related.

[Guy0me]

I have just got my first Gotek right now ! guys can you help me .. is there some folders to make or a file to boot on the usb key ? 

[a7mag3ddon]

You need to get the firmware to flash it with first of all, you will need the header pins for the gotek and a USB TTL programmer.

[Guy0me]

You need to get the firmware to flash it with first of all, you will need the header pins for the gotek and a USB TTL programmer.

done that already

[a7mag3ddon]

If it drive now shows HxC on the display simply copy the Autobot.hle and .cfg file to root of a fat32 memory stick and your good to go, just stick all your hle games a - z and off you go

[Guy0me]

If it drive now shows HxC on the display simply copy the Autobot.hle and .cfg file to root of a fat32 memory stick and your good to go, just stick all your hle games a - z and off you go

Ok thank you

[a7mag3ddon]

I also did a cool microsd internal memory mod to mine, you can access the card by plugging in a USB to USB in the front to a PC to gain access for adding games and future updates ;-)

[Beaps]

So to summarise, for Gotek on CPC

- Ribbon cable for 3.5 modified to 3'
- A special file to flash to the Gotek to make it Amstrad friendly (like the Amiga CortexAmigaFloppyEmulator_1.05a.hex) if so where can I find this.
- Is there an archive of games that are already converted or do I have to do that myself. if so is it only .dsk files I can use?

Ta
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[Guy0me]

It works !  finally ..  the only thing i don't like it's that i need to power down and up the machine to save the seetings on the autoboot.hfe .. a reset is not enough.. even if i unplug the usb card..

[Jeff_HxC2001]

It works !  finally ..  the only thing i don't like it's that i need to power down and up the machine to save the seetings on the autoboot.hfe .. a reset is not enough.. even if i unplug the usb card..

Quite strange because you shouldn't have to do this. Have you the latest firmware ? (3.0.2.0a)

[Guy0me]

Quite strange because you shouldn't have to do this. Have you the latest firmware ? (3.0.2.0a)

No !  i will update the firmware soon ! thanx

[Beaps]

Just read that it has to be the SFRM72-FU-DL version of the Gotek, is that right?

[KaosOverride]

No, any Gotek can be flashed with HxC firmware. Forget the first experiments with OEM firmwares That's the past!

You have a lot to read at this threath!!! Don't wait at the first page!!

[TotO]

It works !  finally .. 

For one time, it is a very clean work!
How have you closed the bottom gap to have this relust?