RapidRoad USB starts shipping oct-20-2014

[Retrofan]

Freewheel works for me with the Micromys and AmiKit Real. I wonder which gives a better response if any, the Micromys or the RapidRoad.

[ancalimon]

What is input.device that's loaded with loadmodule used for ?

I thought that it enabled usb mouse to enable entering boot menu with two mouse buttons after a reboot but it won't work.

[fitzsteve]

Sharing a few pics testing on my A1200

http://www.fitzstevesamigaworld.co.u...s.php?album=40

[Retrofan]

So you can connect a usb multicard reader and for example plug in a CF card with files.

Will it work faster than using the PCMCIA?

[fitzsteve]

Originally Posted by Retrofan

So you can connect a usb multicard reader and for example plug in a CF card with files.

Will it work faster than using the PCMCIA?

Yes you certainly can, in this case the 8gb CF was setup with SFS but you can use Fat formatted CF cards too (assuming you have Fat95 installed, it's included with Poseiden but most people have it anyway)

I think transfer speeds are similar, I did not check the exact speed of PCMCIA but it's certainly more convenient just to plug in pretty much any USB storage device you like

[Retrofan]

It's just I was wondering. If the Usb has a faster response than the PCMCIA, then some USB internet device would be also faster.

[fitzsteve]

Originally Posted by Retrofan

It's just I was wondering. If the Usb has a faster response than the PCMCIA, then some USB internet device would be also faster.

It might be faster if you have a fast 060 or maybe even with the fast Clock Port on the A604 but then you are limited by CPU speed as the fastest option for an A600 is 030.

I shall test my USB-LAN dongle later and see how I get on, it used to work well with my Deneb anyway

[fitzsteve]

Done my A4000 install tonight:



Loving the LED, shame you don't see this with the case closed...



Dead easy to install, just clips onto the XS100, can only fit one way due to the Zorro slots. Everything worked first time, no drama. I upgraded my Poseiden 4.4 to 4.5 with the installer and added the new USB device, it came online right away.



I'm in LOVE too <3



Nice speeds >>>>>



Testing next with my internal card reader connected to the internal header (*Note if you use the internal header you cannot use the external ports on the XS100*) No problem for me since I push the A4000 into a corner and they aren't accessible.



Both USB port and card reader worked right away, again no drama. This reader has the 9pin (like motherboard USB header) which is the one you need so check if you're buying a reader for this setup.



Next to go online with the XS100, again no drama here, just copied the device driver to Devs/Networks and used MiamiDX to go online, simples.




A little re-route of the USB cable:



And all back at home:



That's it for now

[Knight94]

Yay. Just got mine tonight and finally the G-Rex Tower has USB. So quick and easy to install.

[Storm]

All looks good Steve!

[fitzsteve]

Originally Posted by Knight94

Yay. Just got mine tonight and finally the G-Rex Tower has USB. So quick and easy to install.

Yep quick and simple, what a great bit of kit.

Originally Posted by Storm

All looks good Steve!

Cheers

[NovaCoder]

Nice PICS Steve...thanks

[fitzsteve]

Originally Posted by NovaCoder

Nice PICS Steve...thanks

Cheers bud. Oh by the way, one of the things I tested running over USB was Boom - it actually runs totally smooth on my 040 @40mhz (running Back to Saturn) I couldn't believe it as I thought it would only work on 060!

[NovaCoder]

Originally Posted by fitzsteve

Cheers bud. Oh by the way, one of the things I tested running over USB was Boom - it actually runs totally smooth on my 040 @40mhz (running Back to Saturn) I couldn't believe it as I thought it would only work on 060!

Cool, got to love Back to Saturn

I'm currently trying to optimize Odamex for AGA/RTG....yet another DOOM port for you to play with

[Reido]

Sweet!

[Knight94]

Wow Steve, Your 4000 is awesome. I don't get to see many of those anymore. At least around here. Love the setup mate!

[fitzsteve]

Thanks so much for the kind words

I spent some time writing my review today so it will be on the blog soon, it's taking shape now...

[lantus360]

#2 ordered

[ancalimon]

When running a whdload game, don't move your mouse because it causes instant weird freezes. I wonder if there is a way to stop usb mouse when running whdload games.

It's probable that it also happens with usb keyboards or joysticks but I have yet to try such devices.

I guess whdload can not support these.

[ancalimon]

Originally Posted by fitzsteve

Done my A4000 install tonight:

There is dirt under your floppy drive! You have to clean it!

I need some kind of front usb headers for my A4000T too.