Paralel Cable and PC2AMIGA On A500

_-IceMan-_ · 11 July 2008, 16:14

Hi...
I have a AMIGA 500 with no hard disk...
What can i do to transfer ADF files to AMIGA disk???
I have this cable:

http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/...7290943d1ee8f5

And i have PC2Amiga program

Now...What i must do...???Where can I install PC2AMIGA???

Is there any tutorial to do ALL this process???

rkauer · 11 July 2008, 16:27

Yes, you can.

But you'll need a lot of 3rd part software to be able to do this (in both sides: pc and Amiga).

_-IceMan-_ · 11 July 2008, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkauer

Yes, you can.

But you'll need a lot of 3rd part software to be able to do this (in both sides: pc and Amiga).

Please....Can you explain this??
What softwere, do i need???
What i must do on PC...And on Amiga...
PLEASE....Help me...

ppill · 11 July 2008, 16:57

Well first of all what version of kickstart you have in your A500? 1.3?

PC2Amiga needs 2.x to run. Also the windows client won't work with Win2000/XP not to mention Vista as it's only Win9x compatible.

rkauer · 11 July 2008, 17:01

The best program for transfer archives to and from the Amiga (ANY AMIGA) is Cloanto's AExplorer.

It uses a 7-wires serial cable and do marvels for you. You can buy it from Amigakit, too.

_-IceMan-_ · 11 July 2008, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppill

Well first of all what version of kickstart you have in your A500? 1.3?

PC2Amiga needs 2.x to run. Also the windows client won't work with Win2000/XP not to mention Vista as it's only Win9x compatible.

Yes...I have Kickstart 1.3
I have 3 Computers....2 with XP...and the other with Wind.98

_-IceMan-_ · 11 July 2008, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkauer

The best program for transfer archives to and from the Amiga (ANY AMIGA) is Cloanto's AExplorer.

It uses a 7-wires serial cable and do marvels for you. You can buy it from Amigakit, too.

I think that this cable don´t work with A500....Or just work with HD...
But i can be worng...

ppill · 11 July 2008, 17:44

In that case unless you upgrade to 2.x you won't be able to use PC2Amiga.

You could always slightly modify the cable and go with Paradise instead as it works well with 1.3 and can be made WinXP compatible.

_-IceMan-_ · 11 July 2008, 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppill

In that case unless you upgrade to 2.x you won't be able to use PC2Amiga.

You could always slightly modify the cable and go with Paradise instead as it works well with 1.3 and can be made WinXP compatible.

Very intresting...

You tell me that with this modification, and this softwere...it is more easy to do it...
I can do this with my cable??

ppill · 11 July 2008, 19:16

You'd have to rewire the cable to use it with Paradise. Not that difficult. A bit of soldering and you're good to go.

I wouldn't say it's easier... but pretty much the only way you can use the parallel port to transfer files between a 1.3 kickstart Amiga and PC.

And it's a lot quicker than Amiga Explorer... and free

OddbOd · 11 July 2008, 21:36

IceMan, do you currently have any way to transfer files to your A500?

The reason I ask is because ppill has assumed you know that Paradise requires a program to be run on the Amiga side before it can be used to transfer files.

With your cable and hardware the only option is APCComm, the bad news is that it is a Linux program that is quite difficult to setup and it still requires a program to be transferred to the Amiga before you can use it.

Amiga Explorer with a suitable serial null modem cable requires no prior setup on the Amiga side for it to work all setup is done from Windows, that is why rkauer suggested it.

ppill · 11 July 2008, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by OddbOd

Amiga Explorer with a suitable serial null modem cable requires no prior setup on the Amiga side for it to work all setup is done from Windows, that is why rkauer suggested it.

That's not entirely true. If memory serves me correctly you still need to have a working copy of the Workbench disk (OK that's a no-brainer), adjust the serial settings and run the 'type' command in Shell. So you still need to tinker with the Amiga to transfer the initial files over.

And I totally forgot about Appcomm and it's a part my Hombre project. Duh...

Probably because I never got it work. I guess my Linux skills are not that great.

Actually it would be good idea to ask someone from Portugal on this forum to send IceMan a copy of Hombre. That would give him much more options to choose from.

_-IceMan-_ · 11 July 2008, 23:31

Here in Portugal...The AMIGA comunity, is very...very poor...

This was the first forum, that give me very good information...

But...What is "Hombre" ???

Quote:

Amiga Explorer with a suitable serial null modem cable requires no prior setup on the Amiga side for it to work all setup is done from Windows, that is why rkauer suggested it.

Where can i get this cable???

PS-I am Sorry about my ignorance...But just want to get my kid times with AMIGA...My times of "Pirates"....my times of "Lotus"....My times of "Wings"...You know...THE OLD AMIGA TIMES...The best computer times...

hit · 11 July 2008, 23:43

Hombre is another transfer tool: http://wiki.abime.net/transfer:hombre

ppill · 11 July 2008, 23:48

http://wiki.abime.net/transfer:hombre

There are a few people from Portugal hanging around EAB. I'm sure someone would be willing to help you out with the Hombre disk.

ppill · 11 July 2008, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by hit

Hombre is another transfer tool: http://wiki.abime.net/transfer:hombre

you were quicker.

And it's more a collection of tools crammed to a disk rather then a single tool.

TCD · 11 July 2008, 23:53

Hi _-IceMan-_

you could write a PM to Yotoxionomai. He lives in Portugal and is a really nice guy

I think he might be able to help you with the Hombre disk and transferring the disk images to your Amiga

_-IceMan-_ · 12 July 2008, 14:34

Ok...
Thank you very much for your help...
I have sent it for him...
Now i must wait....

_-IceMan-_ · 12 July 2008, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by OddbOd

IceMan, do you currently have any way to transfer files to your A500?

The reason I ask is because ppill has assumed you know that Paradise requires a program to be run on the Amiga side before it can be used to transfer files.

Amiga Wokbench flopy disk dont do this???

ppill · 12 July 2008, 15:54

Not unless you have a null-modem cable (which you don't) that connects to the serial ports of both machines. Software that enables you to read PC formatted disks was bundled with AmigaOS 2.1 and up.

11 July 2008, 16:14	#1
_-IceMan-_ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sintra / Portugal Posts: 15	Paralel Cable and PC2AMIGA On A500 Hi... I have a AMIGA 500 with no hard disk... What can i do to transfer ADF files to AMIGA disk??? I have this cable: http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/...7290943d1ee8f5 And i have PC2Amiga program Now...What i must do...???Where can I install PC2AMIGA??? Is there any tutorial to do ALL this process???

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11 July 2008, 16:27	#2
rkauer I hate potatos and shirts Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sao Leopoldo / Brazil Age: 58 Posts: 3,482	Yes, you can. But you'll need a lot of 3rd part software to be able to do this (in both sides: pc and Amiga).

11 July 2008, 16:57	#4
ppill CON: artist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Poland Age: 43 Posts: 1,250	Well first of all what version of kickstart you have in your A500? 1.3? PC2Amiga needs 2.x to run. Also the windows client won't work with Win2000/XP not to mention Vista as it's only Win9x compatible.

11 July 2008, 17:01	#5
rkauer I hate potatos and shirts Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sao Leopoldo / Brazil Age: 58 Posts: 3,482	The best program for transfer archives to and from the Amiga (ANY AMIGA) is Cloanto's AExplorer. It uses a 7-wires serial cable and do marvels for you. You can buy it from Amigakit, too.

11 July 2008, 17:44	#8
ppill CON: artist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Poland Age: 43 Posts: 1,250	In that case unless you upgrade to 2.x you won't be able to use PC2Amiga. You could always slightly modify the cable and go with Paradise instead as it works well with 1.3 and can be made WinXP compatible.

11 July 2008, 19:16	#10
ppill CON: artist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Poland Age: 43 Posts: 1,250	You'd have to rewire the cable to use it with Paradise. Not that difficult. A bit of soldering and you're good to go. I wouldn't say it's easier... but pretty much the only way you can use the parallel port to transfer files between a 1.3 kickstart Amiga and PC. And it's a lot quicker than Amiga Explorer... and free

11 July 2008, 21:36	#11
OddbOd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Age: 46 Posts: 666	IceMan, do you currently have any way to transfer files to your A500? The reason I ask is because ppill has assumed you know that Paradise requires a program to be run on the Amiga side before it can be used to transfer files. With your cable and hardware the only option is APCComm, the bad news is that it is a Linux program that is quite difficult to setup and it still requires a program to be transferred to the Amiga before you can use it. Amiga Explorer with a suitable serial null modem cable requires no prior setup on the Amiga side for it to work all setup is done from Windows, that is why rkauer suggested it.

11 July 2008, 23:43	#14
hit Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: planet earth Posts: 1,115	Hombre is another transfer tool: http://wiki.abime.net/transfer:hombre

11 July 2008, 23:48	#15
ppill CON: artist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Poland Age: 43 Posts: 1,250	http://wiki.abime.net/transfer:hombre There are a few people from Portugal hanging around EAB. I'm sure someone would be willing to help you out with the Hombre disk.

11 July 2008, 23:53	#17
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,522	Hi _-IceMan-_ you could write a PM to Yotoxionomai. He lives in Portugal and is a really nice guy I think he might be able to help you with the Hombre disk and transferring the disk images to your Amiga

12 July 2008, 14:34	#18
_-IceMan-_ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sintra / Portugal Posts: 15	Ok... Thank you very much for your help... I have sent it for him... Now i must wait....

12 July 2008, 15:54	#20
ppill CON: artist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Poland Age: 43 Posts: 1,250	Not unless you have a null-modem cable (which you don't) that connects to the serial ports of both machines. Software that enables you to read PC formatted disks was bundled with AmigaOS 2.1 and up.

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