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Jeff_HxC2001 · 17 October 2010, 23:03

Rev C SD HxC Floppy Emulator (with amiga write support) Preorder is now open ! :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=180575793600

whiteb · 19 October 2010, 00:35

So can I just clarify something here ?

The SDcard version still only supports ADF on the Amiga, but the USB is the version that supports IPF ?

How many of the different protection schemes from the Amiga are supported by IPF on the USB version ?

I am tempted to make one up. I know there is Kryoflux, but that is for writing out IPF to disks, which, once Magnetic media dies, is not so good.

chiark · 19 October 2010, 15:53

Hi Jeff, I'm a little confused

It looks like I need to convert the image format into something native for HxC - is that correct?

If so, how do I do it on a Mac?

Jeff_HxC2001 · 19 October 2010, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiark

Hi Jeff, I'm a little confused

It looks like I need to convert the image format into something native for HxC - is that correct?

If so, how do I do it on a Mac?

Yes and to do this on Mac you can:

- Use the windows version with something like CrossOver.
or
- Rebuild the Linux version on Mac with xcode (gcc)
http://hxc2001.free.fr/floppy_drive_...r_soft_src.zip

Jeff_HxC2001 · 19 October 2010, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiteb

So can I just clarify something here ?

The SDcard version still only supports ADF on the Amiga, but the USB is the version that supports IPF ?

ADF,ADZ,DMS and IPF. But in the last case variable bitrate and flakeys bits protection are not supported for the moment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiteb

How many of the different protection schemes from the Amiga are supported by IPF on the USB version ?

Theoretically all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiteb

I am tempted to make one up. I know there is Kryoflux, but that is for writing out IPF to disks, which, once Magnetic media dies, is not so good.

Anyway the main purpose of the KryoFlux is dumping disks.

mr.vince · 19 October 2010, 23:05

Right. KryoFlux gets data off disks, and back onto them. But it's no emulator.

chiark · 20 October 2010, 08:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_HxC2001

- Rebuild the Linux version on Mac with xcode (gcc)
http://hxc2001.free.fr/floppy_drive_...r_soft_src.zip

Looks like there might be a few minimal config changes to make, as trying a simple build throws problems with include (malloc.h not found)
Also usb seems to be needed. Could be interesting.

I'll take a longer look at it tonight but it should be straightforward - thanks!

Bit more digging, and it looks like the libftdi that is included won't build on mac OS: there's 0.18 available which should. I'll have a play

Jeff_HxC2001 · 20 October 2010, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiark

Looks like there might be a few minimal config changes to make, as trying a simple build throws problems with include (malloc.h not found)
Also usb seems to be needed. Could be interesting.

I'll take a longer look at it tonight but it should be straightforward - thanks!

Bit more digging, and it looks like the libftdi that is included won't build on mac OS: there's 0.18 available which should. I'll have a play

Since i don't have any mac to do this, your contributions are welcome.
Don't hesitate to contact me by email.

chiark · 20 October 2010, 16:50

Excellent, thanks

Right, worked out that I don't need the whole suite, just hxcfloppyemulator_convert... It'd be interesting to expand this to support the USB model on more OSes, but I must admit I'm not interested in that.

By sorting out that malloc problems, that builds and seems to work.
For everywhere that malloc.h is included, replace #include <malloc.h> with
#if !defined(__APPLE__)
#include <malloc.h>
#endif

It builds and *appears* to work: it recognises DMS and ADF, and converts to HFE... Can you send me a before and after image so I can check it byte by byte?

Jeff_HxC2001 · 29 November 2010, 11:30

Hi

New Rev C SD HxC Floppy Emulator Preorder :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=180592972686

and a new webstore is now open :

http://www.lotharek.pl/

http://lotharek.pl/null/product/info/3

Project webpage :

http://hxc2001.free.fr/floppy_drive_emulator

BrooksterMax · 29 November 2010, 11:45

Hi Jeff - is the product on the website available now? Or is this a pre-order?
http://lotharek.pl/null/product/info/3

Many thanks

gibs · 30 November 2010, 03:04

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Exit · 15 December 2010, 14:41

i have mailed lotahrek, if its a pre-order or if he has them in stock..

15 December 2010, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exit

i have mailed lotahrek, if its a pre-order or if he has them in stock..

He seems to be actively building them... Mine arrived last week.

Exit · 16 December 2010, 19:58

yes he replied to my mail and says he has some in stock...for now

(so be quick) else i guess its a pre-order

Loedown · 25 December 2010, 14:46

I got a HXC controller recently and I must say it's a great little bit of kit, it's made my Catweasel redundant, I was only using it for writing ADFs anyway.

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chiark Needs a life Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,707	Excellent, thanks Right, worked out that I don't need the whole suite, just hxcfloppyemulator_convert... It'd be interesting to expand this to support the USB model on more OSes, but I must admit I'm not interested in that. By sorting out that malloc problems, that builds and seems to work. For everywhere that malloc.h is included, replace #include <malloc.h> with #if !defined(__APPLE__) #include <malloc.h> #endif It builds and appears to work: it recognises DMS and ADF, and converts to HFE... Can you send me a before and after image so I can check it byte by byte? Last edited by chiark; 20 October 2010 at 17:53.

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17 October 2010, 23:03	#81
Jeff_HxC2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Paris / France Posts: 656	Rev C SD HxC Floppy Emulator (with amiga write support) Preorder is now open ! : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=180575793600

19 October 2010, 00:35	#82
whiteb Fanatically Amiga. Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Age: 54 Posts: 1,557	So can I just clarify something here ? The SDcard version still only supports ADF on the Amiga, but the USB is the version that supports IPF ? How many of the different protection schemes from the Amiga are supported by IPF on the USB version ? I am tempted to make one up. I know there is Kryoflux, but that is for writing out IPF to disks, which, once Magnetic media dies, is not so good.

19 October 2010, 15:53	#83
chiark Needs a life Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,707	Hi Jeff, I'm a little confused It looks like I need to convert the image format into something native for HxC - is that correct? If so, how do I do it on a Mac?

19 October 2010, 23:05	#86
mr.vince Cheesy crust Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawk's Creek Age: 48 Posts: 1,383	Right. KryoFlux gets data off disks, and back onto them. But it's no emulator.

29 November 2010, 11:30	#90
Jeff_HxC2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Paris / France Posts: 656	Hi New Rev C SD HxC Floppy Emulator Preorder : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=180592972686 and a new webstore is now open : http://www.lotharek.pl/ http://lotharek.pl/null/product/info/3 Project webpage : http://hxc2001.free.fr/floppy_drive_emulator

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BrooksterMax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norfolk UK Age: 43 Posts: 433	Hi Jeff - is the product on the website available now? Or is this a pre-order? http://lotharek.pl/null/product/info/3 Many thanks

15 December 2010, 14:41	#93
Exit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Holland/The netherlands Age: 49 Posts: 122	i have mailed lotahrek, if its a pre-order or if he has them in stock..

16 December 2010, 19:58	#95
Exit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Holland/The netherlands Age: 49 Posts: 122	yes he replied to my mail and says he has some in stock...for now (so be quick) else i guess its a pre-order

25 December 2010, 14:46	#96
Loedown Precious & fragile things Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,946	I got a HXC controller recently and I must say it's a great little bit of kit, it's made my Catweasel redundant, I was only using it for writing ADFs anyway.

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