Amiga.org

The "Not Quite Amiga but still computer related category" => Alternative Operating Systems => Topic started by: kickstart on November 24, 2008, 11:17:07 PM

Title: 1541 to pc
Post by: kickstart on November 24, 2008, 11:17:07 PM

Hi guys...

I have a cbm 1541 and i can test it, i need to know the easiest way to test it on a pc under windows, some time ago i made a x1541 cable for connect c64 to a paralel post if its help.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: 1541 to pc
Post by: nishtek on November 25, 2008, 01:49:04 AM

I still have a few nicely build 1541XA cables.  contact for details (works on Linux, Windows or DOS).  Photos at:
http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=37451

Title: Re: 1541 to pc
Post by: kickstart on November 25, 2008, 03:48:45 AM

Thanks but i dont question about buy a cable im just want to know how to thest a 1541 disk drive under windows.

Title: Re: 1541 to pc
Post by: Fingers on November 25, 2008, 04:08:08 AM

Just use The Star Commander in a DOS shell?

PZ.

Title: Re: 1541 to pc
Post by: nishtek on November 25, 2008, 04:08:56 AM

opencbm.  you still need a cable to communicate to it.

Title: Re: 1541 to pc
Post by: kickstart on December 01, 2008, 03:50:01 AM

Thanks for the replys, very usefull.