Changes
/* Upgrade procedure */
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]simulator
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big>
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx
A [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4cpc-fw-update/ dedicated forum thread] exists for new firmware announcement support and discussion.
=== Update requirement ===
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software:
=== Upgrade procedure ===
Start C4CPC in usb update mode
* put dip switch 4 ON(other three switches to OFF)
* connect the card in one USB port
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch
== Install DFU driver (Windows only)== With the latest C4CPC zip you may find that running the program reports 'libusb' not found or it doesn't find the device. Please follow the 'NEW' section below for success. OLD procedure:*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder NEW procedure:* Download the latest 'dfu-programmer' a) go to https://github.com/dfu-programmer/dfu-programmer/releases/tag/v1.1.0 b) Download 'dfu-programmer-x64-1.1.0.zip' c) Extract the contents d) Copy 'dfu-programmer.exe' and 'libusb-1.0.dll' from the extracted contents into the C4CPC 'windows' directory replacing and replace the exe already there. * Run 'zadig' (https://zadig.akeo.ie/) a) Options->List all devices b) Choose ATm32U4DFU c) Install the 'WinUSB' driver.
You now just need to run the update script :
=== Latest Firmware ===
[[File:C4CPC V1.00.07.zip]] : Fixed issue that loaded more sectors than remaining in current cluster
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.05.zip]] : Fixed cluster truncation error leading to crash when loaded files where on cluster number greater that 65536
[[File:C4CPC_Cartridge.png|right|384px]]
A dedicated cartridge case has been designed to protect your C4CPC. It can be 3D printed using online services using the stl file provided.
Link to online printing services are available on the [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/ forum dedicated thread].
The source sketchup design is also provided for those willing to customize it.
[[File:SystemCpr Spanish.zip]] Spanish version
[http://futureos.cpc-live.com/ FutureOS] Cartridge are available in the [http://futureos.cpc-live.com/files/FutureOS_System_.8_Preview!!!.zip release file]
==Special System Cartridges made by dragon==
The following archive includes:
== Game Cartridges ==
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]
== Demos ==
* [[CRTC³]]
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* [[Eerie Forest]]
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== Further Discussion ==
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]
