FlashFloppy - new firmware for Gotek drives, open source - Page 11

Keir · 14 August 2017, 16:11

Release v0.4.4a: Improved power-on initialisation:
- Initialises the floppy interface sooner
- Start at cyl-0 (as a real drive would, after power-on calibration)
- No spurious step command at power on.

https://github.com/keirf/FlashFloppy/releases

Amiga1992 · 14 August 2017, 17:21

Excellent news!
Would it be possible for you to keep adding binaries with the sources as you have done before? Thanks!

Higgy · 14 August 2017, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by idrougge

How about CPC compatibility?

I fitted an internal Gotek with HxC firmware to my 6128.

I might be tempted to buy another Gotek and install FlashFloppy in my spare 6128.
Need to see if an OLED screen can be fitted into the front of a Gotek, that would be a nice little upgrade.
On the Amiga I have an external display as the drive is on the side, but with the CPC6128 the drive is facing you, so an upgraded display on the actual Gotek would be best.

Keir · 14 August 2017, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Higgy

I fitted an internal Gotek with HxC firmware to my 6128.

I might be tempted to buy another Gotek and install FlashFloppy in my spare 6128.
Need to see if an OLED screen can be fitted into the front of a Gotek, that would be a nice little upgrade.
On the Amiga I have an external display as the drive is on the side, but with the CPC6128 the drive is facing you, so an upgraded display on the actual Gotek would be best.

The 0.91" displays do fit in place of the 3-digit LED display with minor Gotek case modding.

Keir · 14 August 2017, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

Excellent news!
Would it be possible for you to keep adding binaries with the sources as you have done before? Thanks!

All releases have binaries in the attached zip file on the release webpage https://github.com/keirf/FlashFloppy/releases

EDIT: Sorry, the 0.4.4a zip file failed to upload for some reason. Fixed now

Amiga1992 · 14 August 2017, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaffer

EDIT: Sorry, the 0.4.4a zip file failed to upload for some reason. Fixed now

That's why I mentioned it!

Thanks for uploading and updating.

turrican9 · 14 August 2017, 20:04

This project is very nice! Looking forward to see how this develops. And thanks to kaffer for taking his time doing this!

Higgy · 14 August 2017, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaffer

The 0.91" displays do fit in place of the 3-digit LED display with minor Gotek case modding.

Nice. Just ordered yet another Gotek!

Amiga1992 · 14 August 2017, 22:03

Hey kaffer, do you think this will work on an Ensoniq Mirage synth? Or an Ensoniq SQ-80 (I am guessing the floppy interface is the same Shugart type)
I think it might need .IMG support though. Dunno if even HxC supports the Mirage and how.

Keir · 14 August 2017, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

Hey kaffer, do you think this will work on an Ensoniq Mirage synth? Or an Ensoniq SQ-80 (I am guessing the floppy interface is the same Shugart type)
I think it might need .IMG support though. Dunno if even HxC supports the Mirage and how.

Supports DD disks via HFE image format. If the synths have non-Shugart interface or use HD disks then it won't work at the mo.

Amiga1992 · 14 August 2017, 23:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaffer

Supports DD disks via HFE image format. If the synths have non-Shugart interface or use HD disks then it won't work at the mo.

Hmm.. they are Shugart, but I think the disks might be single sided.

I found online this list of disk drives that work on it:

Shugart SA300 Single-sided
Epson SPM-3924 Single-sided
Panasonic JU324 Single-sided
Panasonic JU364 Single-Sided
Panasonic JU254 Double-sided
Panasonic JU-253-243P
TEAC FD235HF 3240
TEAC FD-35E-02-U
NEC ND-352TH-A
NEC FD 1035

"You can install almost all double-sided PC-style drives in a Mirage--the Mirage will look at only one side of the drive"

So hardware-wise, the unit should be ready, but what about those disk images? You think I can just chuck a double-sided HFE and it won't mind? I use DD Disks with my synths and they work.

Jeff_HxC2001 · 15 August 2017, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

Dunno if even HxC supports the Mirage and how.

Sure it does :
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Amiga1992 · 15 August 2017, 00:19

Excellent! I must try this.
The main problem is opening the Mirage. It's, well, not so fun. I've done it before :P

Maybe I should do it when I finally get an extra filter to replace the one that died on me.

Keir · 15 August 2017, 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

Hmm.. they are Shugart, but I think the disks might be single sided.

I found online this list of disk drives that work on it:

Shugart SA300 Single-sided
Epson SPM-3924 Single-sided
Panasonic JU324 Single-sided
Panasonic JU364 Single-Sided
Panasonic JU254 Double-sided
Panasonic JU-253-243P
TEAC FD235HF 3240
TEAC FD-35E-02-U
NEC ND-352TH-A
NEC FD 1035

"You can install almost all double-sided PC-style drives in a Mirage--the Mirage will look at only one side of the drive"

So hardware-wise, the unit should be ready, but what about those disk images? You think I can just chuck a double-sided HFE and it won't mind? I use DD Disks with my synths and they work.

Then yes it should work. I have had success reported with at least one DD synth. I think that may have been single sided actually.

Keir · 15 August 2017, 19:04

Latest release v0.5.0a:

- Fixes reliability issues when used with Amiga 1200. Drive would often not be detected, especially on warm reboot and accelerated 1200s.

I would like to remove the alpha/prerelease tag soon. Please test and report any issues!

Amiga1992 · 15 August 2017, 20:18

You're unstoppable!

Is the firmware still performing oddly on accelerated systems?

Keir · 15 August 2017, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

You're unstoppable!

Is the firmware still performing oddly on accelerated systems?

I can't promise all issues are fixed but it's much happier on a 1200 with aca1233. To be honest it was flaky on 1200 even with no accelerator. But no longer! I haven't personally tested an 060 accelerator or vampire yet. I would like to hear reports.

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fryguy · 15 August 2017, 21:19

Will this screen work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-91-Blue-OL...wAAOSw4CFYo8wY

Keir · 15 August 2017, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by fryguy

Will this screen work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-91-Blue-OL...wAAOSw4CFYo8wY

Yes. Bear in mind they come in white as well as blue, so look further if you'd prefer white.

turrican9 · 15 August 2017, 22:49

So I just asked this in the Gotek HXC thread aswell, but would it be possible two emulate two drives (DF0 and DF1) on one Gotek?

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14 August 2017, 16:11	#201
Keir Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 682	Release v0.4.4a: Improved power-on initialisation: - Initialises the floppy interface sooner - Start at cyl-0 (as a real drive would, after power-on calibration) - No spurious step command at power on. https://github.com/keirf/FlashFloppy/releases

14 August 2017, 17:21	#202
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Excellent news! Would it be possible for you to keep adding binaries with the sources as you have done before? Thanks!

14 August 2017, 20:04	#207
turrican9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Norway Age: 47 Posts: 893	This project is very nice! Looking forward to see how this develops. And thanks to kaffer for taking his time doing this!

14 August 2017, 22:03	#209
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Hey kaffer, do you think this will work on an Ensoniq Mirage synth? Or an Ensoniq SQ-80 (I am guessing the floppy interface is the same Shugart type) I think it might need .IMG support though. Dunno if even HxC supports the Mirage and how.

15 August 2017, 00:19	#213
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Excellent! I must try this. The main problem is opening the Mirage. It's, well, not so fun. I've done it before :P Maybe I should do it when I finally get an extra filter to replace the one that died on me.

15 August 2017, 19:04	#215
Keir Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 682	Latest release v0.5.0a: - Fixes reliability issues when used with Amiga 1200. Drive would often not be detected, especially on warm reboot and accelerated 1200s. I would like to remove the alpha/prerelease tag soon. Please test and report any issues!

15 August 2017, 20:18	#216
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	You're unstoppable! Is the firmware still performing oddly on accelerated systems?

15 August 2017, 21:19	#218
fryguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Skarabörg, Sweden Age: 44 Posts: 1,019	Will this screen work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-91-Blue-OL...wAAOSw4CFYo8wY

15 August 2017, 22:49	#220
turrican9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Norway Age: 47 Posts: 893	So I just asked this in the Gotek HXC thread aswell, but would it be possible two emulate two drives (DF0 and DF1) on one Gotek?

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