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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: stanlong on September 19, 2008, 06:03:24 AM

Title: 4MB FLASH CARD SERIES 2+ PCMCIA
Post by: stanlong on September 19, 2008, 06:03:24 AM

what kind or manufacture is the type of pcmcia card exacltly i am look for could you please give specific  information
 would a pcmcia flash card reader with a 4meg  flash card (they are availabe) work

Title: Re: 4MB FLASH CARD SERIES 2+ PCMCIA
Post by: rockape on September 19, 2008, 09:13:07 AM

Hi,

See http://aminet.net/driver/media/cfd.readme

"A word on hardware:

you will need a special adapter card labelled "CompactFlash to PCMCIA", to "PC Card" or to "ATA". It looks like a normal 5mm PCMCIA card with a smaller slot for CF cards at the front side.

There are two types of such adapters sold in good computer stores, for "CF Type 1" and "CF type 2" cards. The only two differences: "CF Type 2" adapters can also cope with thicker CF cards, like those expensive "MicroDrive" harddisks; and b) they cost more."


Also, if you download the software there is a JPG pic of an adapter the author uses.

I use cheap PCMCIA CF Card adapters ( I bought in Jessops photo shop in the UK) in my A1200's and they work fine with 4 Gig CF Cards.


Regards, Michael

aka rockape

Title: Re: 4MB FLASH CARD SERIES 2+ PCMCIA
Post by: stanlong on September 19, 2008, 11:05:41 AM

thanks rockape
i`m most happy now

Title: Re: 4MB FLASH CARD SERIES 2+ PCMCIA
Post by: stanlong on October 02, 2008, 05:54:31 AM

flash cards working a treat I am thinking is there any reason to use a floppy or a cd  to store files  any more. is it because the latter is less expensive you can get a 4 gig cf card from hong kong for 4 Euros and I guess the cf are reusable as aposed to cd dvd unless you have the gear to rewrite cd dvd :lol: