Floppy emulator

[PeterSieg]

Hi tnt23.

Great project! I'am looking forward, that you hopefully release your great project files in a not so far future ;-) ?

I really would like to build one or more of these devices. I prefer DIL package, but SMD is also a possibility.

So if you use eagle as the layout software, the smd avr could be easily replaced with a dip avr and a new board routed..

I have just placed an order at pcbcart in china.. I will know
in 2 weeks, how the quality is ;-) The price in quite cheap!


Many thanks,
Peter

[PeterSieg]

So.. another dead project..?
Too bad! Why do we have 2 projects, and with both, it takes weeks to get an answer, if you get one at all..?

BTW:
The pcb's ordered from china where excellent quality for an unbeatable price.. just to let one know.. (pcbcart.com).

Peter

[PeterSieg]

ok, so the way I see it at the moment is:



I did not include TFE - I don't understand the language ;-) and it don't seem to be ready for consideration..

So, since I am seeking for Amiga usage, the HxC and SDiskEmul are the best options/projects.. Hopefully at HxC the release of pcb layout files will be not so far in the future..
There seems to be an odering of devices in progress of SDiskEmul right now!!
MegaDrive seems to be dead to me.. too bad!!
And SVD ist just fine, but no Amiga format supported..

Peter

[PeterSieg]

Hi Jeff.

Thank you for the corrections. I didn't want to upset you and your great project!

You said:
"the PCB of the USB version are available from 1 or 2 years!"

Yes, but in a format, that one can make oneself a single copy with printing on photo-pcb and using chemicals and drilling holes at the end..
That ist not what I ment.. I ment in a format that a pcb manufacturer can directly use (eagle/gerber).

You said:
"Actually SdiskEmul's pcb seems to be not available!"

According to the web site, it should be in the zip archive.
(I didn't check that myself)

So for me, I am only able to start to ask for pcb prices when I have a suitable format.. So I hope, that you are releasing them when you find some time..

Many thanks for your work!

Peter

[PeterSieg]

@tnt23: ok. Are you also planning to release eagle files and firmware on your web side? Looking forward to that..!!

@Jeff: I would not ask for a single pcb, but rather for 20,30 up to 50 pcb's.. there are already some interrest in the forum64 and a lot of other places.. but mostly for the stand alone version.. That should bring the price down to <10€ per piece..

BTW: How to get the FPGA software into the FPGA an startup..?
Do you need this to load from pc everytime you power up the device..? I didn't see a special flash to load from..?

Looking also forward to the release of pcb files..

Many thanks, Peter

[PeterSieg]

Hi.

Many Thanks!
I was not aware off, that the stand alone version is not ready in the mentioned functionality..

Oh, a CPLD, ok.. the bitstream is flashed inside and stays after power loss.. fine.

So from the homebrew directory, I see that the pcb size is 87 x 96mm.. correct?

I will optain a quote from pcbcart.. we will see..
EDIT: Quote: 87x96 2 sides under 300 holes is app. 100€ for 20 pieces + shipping (app. 25€) = 125€/20 = app. 6,50€/Piece.


I have problems understanding the working of the usb version..
One connect the floppy cable to the floppy connector on the pcb. An usb cable connection between pcb and pc... ok.

Is there a usb driver required?
Which Software Part is needed on pc side? Same as for the stand alone version..?

Thanks, Peter

[PeterSieg]

Thanks.. but on megadrive is so much silence..? ;-)

Strange, when I click on the link, I get 404.. when I copy it to the url box of my browser it works..?

Please allow 2 more questions.
1. Are you planning to release the pcb files also for the stand alone version? Probably also as a 2 layer design to save space?

2. Does a pc with the mentioned software needs to be running all the time, or is one floppy image stored inside the usb version in flash(sram?=loss when power is off)?

Sorry for the many questions.. but I want to make sure all my questions are answered, before I invest so much money..
(for me at least..)

Many thanks,
Peter

[PeterSieg]

@tnt23: ok. P-Cad.. another one ;-) Anyway, I wish you all the best for your project and will stop by from time to time to see your progress.. If I can be of any help.. just let me know..

Best regards, Peter