burning cd32 iso's

[Donar]

The problem is that those old drives aren't good at reading... Try to burn as slow as you can. Probably use Verbatim for burning...they are expensive but good.

[Donar]

AmigaMance wrote:
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 So, the speed that you use to write a cd affects its reading speed??

On most occasions yes.

AmigaMance wrote:
 For example, if someone is restricted to write cd's at x4 due to slow IDE interface, these cd's can not be read at higher speeds on another computer?

No, writing speed affects reading speed because the writing Laser has (if you burn at 4x instead of 16x) 4 times more time to mark a bit as set (marking it more clearly) thus it is easier to read. -> Write a note up in a hurry and give it to someone to read. Write another note of similar length but take time writing it down, and give it the same person to read. Guess which note will he have "deciphered" faster.

[Donar]

Unfortunately the CD32 has a proprietary CD-Drive. Nobody found a 3rd party replacement up to now.

4x times and Verbatim CD-R sounds good. Do your Backups work in WinUAE?

Do you have a friend that could do a backup for you? Maybe your burner is faulty, writes the first MB ok and then craps out.

Can you try your backups in another CD32, maybe the drive is worn out and you have to geat a replacement, don't fear they are around...maybe try cleaning the lens but watch out not to break it.

[Donar]

unite wrote:
I think it will be easier to get another machine off ebay rather than try and hack this one apart.

I don't think that a "new" one from ebay has to be much better than yours... why not try to get a new laser? Vesalia in germany should have some maybe AmiKit too... but before you buy a new one:

Try to clean the lens with some alcohol or window cleaner and a piece of cloth that is made for doing this kind of stuff.

[Donar]

Hey congratulations, have fun with your CD32.

Maybe you increased laser voltage? Helps on "old" Playstation II's also. Playstation drives are crap...

[Donar]

Disclaimer: Cranking up the voltage can fry your laser, so if it's working better don't try it.

Forgot to mention this when i replied first...