Gotek and HxC working together - Page 53

Jeff_HxC2001 · 02 April 2018, 10:16

Firmware update !

Quote:

1 April 2018: Firmware STM32 USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.1.22.1a

- TI99/4A : Direct support of *.DSK/*.PC99/*.V9T9 sectors dump images
SD/DD/HD density support (Read & Write).

- New embedded menu entry : You can now force the user interface mode
(Normal/Indexed or selector mode selection).

https://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_...a_firmware.zip

https://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_...ease_notes.txt

A500 · 05 April 2018, 00:10

Excellent developments again, thanks Jeff!

drwhy · 08 April 2018, 13:07

thanks, will update all my Gotek´s :-)

Jeff_HxC2001 · 28 April 2018, 01:34

Some updates ! :

Quote:

1 April 2018: Firmware STM32 USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.1.22.1a

- TI99/4A : Direct support of *.DSK/*.PC99/*.V9T9 sectors dump images
SD/DD/HD density support (Read & Write).

- New embedded menu entry : You can now force the user interface mode
(Normal/Indexed or selector mode selection).

3 April 2018: Firmware STM32 USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.1.22.2a

- TI99/4A : V9T9/DSK Loader -> Better disk layout detection.

19 April 2018: Firmware STM32 USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.1.22.3a

- OLED screen setting sanity check : Do not allow more than 21 characters per line.

26 April 2018: Firmware STM32 USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.1.22.4a

- 2 Digits screen Gotek : Fix embedded config menu.

28 April 2018: Firmware STM32 USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.1.22.6a

- HFE files : Fix MPC60 MkII formatted images write support regression.
May also fix possible write issues on HFE files with some others machines/disk formats.
Update recommended.

https://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_...a_firmware.zip

https://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_...ease_notes.txt

turrican9 · 30 April 2018, 23:59

Can we emulate two drives on one Gotek now?

oissery77 · 01 May 2018, 15:19

thanks Jeff for these new releases !

Jeff_HxC2001 · 30 May 2018, 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by turrican9

Can we emulate two drives on one Gotek now?

Nope !

Btw an "old" "new" release :

Quote:

2 May 2018: Firmware STM32 USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.1.23.1a

- 7 segments Gotek : New menu entry : 5 -> Auto select delay setting.
- Floppy Interface initialized before the screen. (Fix Emu Emulator second drive detection issue).
- Amiga ID support enabled by default (HD ADF support).

https://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_...a_firmware.zip

https://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_...ease_notes.txt

turrican9 · 31 May 2018, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_HxC2001

Nope !

Btw an "old" "new" release :

http://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_d...a_firmware.zip

http://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_d...ease_notes.txt

Thanks. The last time I spoke to you in here was when I was asking for implementation of selectable DF1 Gotek from the selector menu. Which you did, worked really well the little I tested it. So I see this release you're listing here fixes some issues with that. You also gave us IPF (covert to HFE first) and buzzer support. No clue about what HD ADF means though.

I am really happy with how you have continued to improve on this firmware and I am still happy I invested in the HXC firmware for all 5 of my Goteks. Keep up the great work

Foul · 02 June 2018, 20:26

Why games are not sorted alphabetically ??? Is there a way ?

Tested with 2 latest Firmwares ..

Jeff_HxC2001 · 03 June 2018, 00:03

For the moment use an FAT sorter software

Available on MAC OS X, Linux & windows :

http://www.luisrios.eti.br/public/en_us/projects/yafs/

or

http://www.anerty.net/software/file/DriveSort/?lang=en

Foul · 03 June 2018, 00:26

I'm using Linux thanks

Jeff_HxC2001 · 03 June 2018, 10:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foul

I'm using Linux thanks

Then YAFS should do the trick.

BTW you have an quite old file selector version.
If you want update it : https://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_...or_Manager.zip

(v1.67)

RiP · 06 June 2018, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foul

Anyway to change the font type/size of that list? It's small and ugly somehow =/

appiah4 · 11 June 2018, 10:27

Quick question. I ordered a couple of .91" 128x32 OLED screens to mod my HxC Goteks, however it would seem these screens are considerably larger than the window on the case for the segmented number LED display. How is this commonly handled? Do you chop the case up to proper width, or is there a way to set the unit up to partially use the OLED so that it all fits into the window?

demolition · 11 June 2018, 12:03

The actual output is not really larger than the cutout. Put some text on the screen and mark up the edges with some tape before you position it behind the cutout to get it properly centered.

It will end up being mounted like this one:
http://www.nightfallcrew.com/wp-cont...110_183230.jpg

This is how I have done it and I have no problems reading the full display, as long as I am not looking from too large an angle (seeing as the display is not flush with the front).

appiah4 · 11 June 2018, 15:35

Nice to hear. Can’t it stay in place without the hot silicon glue?

Jeff_HxC2001 · 11 June 2018, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by appiah4

Quick question. I ordered a couple of .91" 128x32 OLED screens to mod my HxC Goteks, however it would seem these screens are considerably larger than the window on the case for the segmented number LED display. How is this commonly handled? Do you chop the case up to proper width, or is there a way to set the unit up to partially use the OLED so that it all fits into the window?

There is an option in the embedded menu to change the numbers of characters per line to fit correctly the window (16 up to 40 characters).

demolition · 11 June 2018, 16:20

I guess you could use regular glue or tape.. Or if you mount the Gotek it with the display facing down, gravity could hold it in place.

How did you imagine it could stay in place without glue? Notice that the display is not mounted inside the hole but behind it.

RiP · 11 June 2018, 19:48

I have added a piezo buzzer successfully but what does it mean? I'm worry

Quote:

The sound output can be disabled or enabled into the selector settings.
(Note : Please remove these old sound mod using directly the floppy step signal, they are producing reliability problems...)

Jeff_HxC2001 · 12 June 2018, 00:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiP

I have added a piezo buzzer successfully but what does it mean? I'm worry

During the "Cortex Era", some got the bad idea to make a sound mod using the step signal with a simple transistor. This circuit is drawing current and add capacitance to the step signal. This generate tons of "funny" behavior related to a track position mismatch : some games didn't worked properly, random read / write error and so on...

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05 April 2018, 00:10	#1042
A500 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Finland Posts: 361	Excellent developments again, thanks Jeff!

08 April 2018, 13:07	#1043
drwhy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austria / Kärnten Posts: 54	thanks, will update all my Gotek´s :-)

30 April 2018, 23:59	#1045
turrican9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Norway Age: 47 Posts: 893	Can we emulate two drives on one Gotek now?

01 May 2018, 15:19	#1046
oissery77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: france Posts: 124	thanks Jeff for these new releases !

02 June 2018, 20:26	#1049
Foul Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perigueux/France Age: 49 Posts: 1,516	Why games are not sorted alphabetically ??? Is there a way ? Tested with 2 latest Firmwares ..

03 June 2018, 00:03	#1050
Jeff_HxC2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Paris / France Posts: 656	For the moment use an FAT sorter software Available on MAC OS X, Linux & windows : http://www.luisrios.eti.br/public/en_us/projects/yafs/ or http://www.anerty.net/software/file/DriveSort/?lang=en

03 June 2018, 00:26	#1051
Foul Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perigueux/France Age: 49 Posts: 1,516	I'm using Linux thanks

11 June 2018, 10:27	#1054
appiah4 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Somewhere in Time Posts: 490	Quick question. I ordered a couple of .91" 128x32 OLED screens to mod my HxC Goteks, however it would seem these screens are considerably larger than the window on the case for the segmented number LED display. How is this commonly handled? Do you chop the case up to proper width, or is there a way to set the unit up to partially use the OLED so that it all fits into the window?

11 June 2018, 12:03	#1055
demolition Unregistered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Copenhagen / DK Age: 43 Posts: 4,190	The actual output is not really larger than the cutout. Put some text on the screen and mark up the edges with some tape before you position it behind the cutout to get it properly centered. It will end up being mounted like this one: http://www.nightfallcrew.com/wp-cont...110_183230.jpg This is how I have done it and I have no problems reading the full display, as long as I am not looking from too large an angle (seeing as the display is not flush with the front).

11 June 2018, 15:35	#1056
appiah4 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Somewhere in Time Posts: 490	Nice to hear. Can’t it stay in place without the hot silicon glue?

11 June 2018, 16:20	#1058
demolition Unregistered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Copenhagen / DK Age: 43 Posts: 4,190	I guess you could use regular glue or tape.. Or if you mount the Gotek it with the display facing down, gravity could hold it in place. How did you imagine it could stay in place without glue? Notice that the display is not mounted inside the hole but behind it.

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