X-MASS, a mass-storage expansion for all CPC.

[TotO]

OK... Windows XP does... 

The X-MASS was not designed to be a removable storage.
But I can understand that is more easy to fill it, at less the first time.

I'll see with SyX if we can handle the MBR without wasting the CPC RAM.

[Audronic]

I don't know if this helps.


How to format on a PC FAT16

run "" compmgmnt.msc ""

http://www.dizzy.co.za/sdhc_fat16.asp

This will allow you to work on the Unpartitioned Partition.

Ray

[SOS]

OK... Windows XP does... 

Windows what?? 

The X-MASS was not designed to be a removable storage.
But I can understand that is more easy to fill it, at less the first time.

I'll see with SyX if we can handle the MBR without wasting the CPC RAM.

It will be helpful, but i think, there must be an error in the format-RSX.
They can't reformat a DOM, which is previously formatted in Windows.

[TotO]

Windows what??   

A modern OS (compared to CPC) that not chose for you what to do...
I have tried Windows 8... But, this system "think" OS updates are more important that programming my EPROM and stop the process. 
By the way... Now, Windows 10 is a critical update... So, don't be surprised to discover it when you will switch on your screen!

I think there must be an error in the format-RSX.They can't reformat a DOM, which is previously formatted in Windows.

If I'm not wrong, it only write 512 bytes to the DOM.

[TFM]

A modern OS (compared to CPC) that not chose for you what to do...

Hahaha, good joke. I know at least two OS being more recent and advanced on CPC. 


Fun at the side... everybody seems to work already with ACMEDOS, did I miss the release during my holidays?

[TotO]

Yes... 

The link is on the first page.

[merlinkv]

Same problem here .....

Firmware 3.16 / No RAM Drive
ACMEDOS 0.6.1b

I can format the DoM (the original 128MB), but nothing more, no CAT, |DIR, ..... 

I have a couple of DoM's, 2GB each, but X-MASS don't recognize these drives ....

[Audronic]

@Syx


When can we expect a Working update to AcmeDOS.


Thanks  Ray

[talrek]

i'm a lucky guy. Everything works fine for me 
I have a question though, how to copy all files using only a command. Is it possible, i have to do the |CP,"filename" command file by file...

[dirtybb]

i'm a lucky guy. Everything works fine for me 
I have a question though, how to copy all files using only a command. Is it possible, i have to do the |CP,"filename" command file by file...

To copy a batch of files, u can use symbos

[talrek]

Ok i guess i have to install symbos then ;-)
Also can someone give me the command to change the bit to flash the 3.16 firmware on the 00?

[dirtybb]

Ok i guess i have to install symbos then ;-)
Also can someone give me the command to change the bit to flash the 3.16 firmware on the 00?

Answer is in the X-Mem thread, look at the 3-4 last posts

[talrek]

Answer is in the X-Mem thread, look at the 3-4 last posts

Ok really thank you didn't see the thread? So |FLASH,"FW316FR32.ROM", 71  should do it ;-)
Even if i don't understand why 71 ?

[angelcaio]

" The ROM 7 is not altered by the X-MEM device. The Firmware is used instead.
You must set the bit6 to 1 for writing the Lower ROM (&47) and ROM 0 (&40)."

   71 (47H) = &X1000111 , that is, 1 at LEFT ( bit 6) plus 7 ( &X111 ) for Lower ROM
   
I presume...

[TotO]

Exactly. To update the X-MEM BASIC and FW, use the address: &40 + physical ROM slot.
This tips allow to program the X-MEM ROM0 (BASIC) and ROM7 (FW) without conflicting with the CPC BASIC and AMSDOS.

[Audronic]

i'm a lucky guy. Everything works fine for me 
I have a question though, how to copy all files using only a command. Is it possible, i have to do the |CP,"filename" command file by file...

Hi talrek

""" i'm a lucky guy. Everything works fine for me  ""

X-Mass :-
Are you using the French Roms in your machine ?
What machine are you using 464 / 464+, 6128 /6128 +  ??
Do you have a spare machine that you could try the English roms ? and the X-Mass. to see if it will be faulty with the English roms ?.


Update :- Cancel the request Please,

Thanks   Ray

[TotO]

Hi Ray,

What about your X-MASS today?
I have asked if you require something more before sending your parcel and you said me that is ok.
Can I understand that all is working for you now?

Thanks,

  TotO.

[Audronic]

@Tot0


No its still not working and i have had a look back about 7 pages in this forum and there are 8 (Eight) people that are having similar problems with Acmedos 6.1b
Today i used a replacement ROM Board (Wilco2009) with 0 (zero) memory added to try and prove that it was or was not a problem with the X-Mem, Interacting with X-Mass
And even then AcmeDOs does Not Work !.
I used only 1 Rom AcmeDOS 6.1b nothing else (apart from 0 and 7 inside the CPC6128).
I thought it may have been a Language problem (French Roms / Spanish Roms - English roms ) but i don't believe that it is.


More than Mildly Frustrated, as we have been waiting over 12 Months for this Rom.


Ray

[TotO]

OK. So, I'm going to send you a new X-MASS formated with AcmeDOS and tested working on two CPC using X-MEM too.

[Audronic]

@Tot0


Ok Thanks.
This will be the Second complete X-Mass including DOM that you will have sent me.
Ray

[arnoldemu]

@Tot0


No its still not working and i have had a look back about 7 pages in this forum and there are 8 (Eight) people that are having similar problems with Acmedos 6.1b
Today i used a replacement ROM Board (Wilco2009) with 0 (zero) memory added to try and prove that it was or was not a problem with the X-Mem, Interacting with X-Mass
And even then AcmeDOs does Not Work !.
I used only 1 Rom AcmeDOS 6.1b nothing else (apart from 0 and 7 inside the CPC6128).
I thought it may have been a Language problem (French Roms / Spanish Roms - English roms ) but i don't believe that it is.


More than Mildly Frustrated, as we have been waiting over 12 Months for this Rom.


Ray

Sounds like a test program is needed to identify the problems. It does sound a bit like the DOM or perhaps a power problem?

I had a load of problems with my X-MASS until i realised the problem was with the power to the CPC.

[arnoldemu]

@Tot0


Ok Thanks.
This will be the Second complete X-Mass including DOM that you will have sent me.
Ray

I will try and find some time to make a test program which I hope you will run on your X-MASS that are not working.
Maybe this can help SyX to resolve the problems in Acmedos.

[TotO]

Actually, the "problem" is that SyX can't take a look before finishing his faculty tests. So, we have to wait July.
Now, I can only resent full X-MASS or DOM tested formated with AcmeDOS to see if it is OK for everyone.

[Audronic]

Sounds like a test program is needed to identify the problems. It does sound a bit like the DOM or perhaps a power problem?

I had a load of problems with my X-MASS until i realised the problem was with the power to the CPC.

Ok lets do one at a time.
I have a PC Power Supply 6 Amp Capability that both feeds the 6128 and also feeds the MotherX4 ( The same supply with 2 leads )
Both go through their respective Diodes One Via the 6128  The other plugged into the MotherX4 and feed the Boards on the MotherX4 with 4.3 volts..
I have tried 5 different 128 Meg Doms , 2 from Tot0 and 3 of mine. Plus some 2 Gig Doms.
I have worked in Electronic Maintenance for too long (40 Plus Years ). So I have a Reasonable grasp on Fault finding, I am NOT a programmer but a Techo.


Thanks     Ray

[Audronic]

I will try and find some time to make a test program which I hope you will run on your X-MASS that are not working.
Maybe this can help SyX to resolve the problems in Acmedos.

Hi arnoldemu.


If you can do that it will be of some help.
I have used " Impdos16" to look at the Sectors that are placed on the Dom By the |Format Command of AcmeDOS at Track 0, Sector 0 and it looks very OK to a Non Programmers eyes.
I don't know where the Directory Starts on the Dom. Or where the First Storage sector is ?


Thanks    Ray.