Hi all.
So finally you don't have to register at a german c64 forum to get access to me ;-)
BTW, I think I am a registered amiga.org user since a couple of month already.. ;-)
Some 'historical' informations first. I had the problem, that more and more floppy disk stopped working on my amigas.. allso some disk drives had problems.. this could be overcome with modifying pc drives.. however, I seeked out for some kind of drive replacement.. From the app. 5-6 projects I found and evaluated, the hxc usb project from Jeff was finally selected, because all is open source and firmware as well as pcb layouts were availabe.. and the forum/web site was still active.. My only problem was/is the french language ;-) But Jeff is and was very helpful in every aspect!
I had a lot of respect to solder
the FT245 in the TSOP package at the first units.. but after all it is not a problem anymore ;-)
So when I did the first batch of 20 black units, I never expected so much and ONLY positive feedback!
Since I have such units, I have never used a floppy drive nor disk ever after that.. (but I only need reading!).
Right now, after 45 black units from me, 20 red ones from CrazyIcecap, 20 blue ones from me again, I do have now only a few units left off me latest 20 white units..
So more then 100 units/sets have been made and send to: Japan, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, USA...
So far, all are quite happy with it.
Concerning the form factor, 2 holes are fitting right to replace a original disk drive.. so I have one sitting in an external floppy case for an amiga..
So If you want a unit, only a few are available. Price is
80€ + 10€ shipping with registered mail to the US.
The material price tag is already quite hight (20€ cpld, 5€ FT245, other parts 10€) and I still need app. 2-3h for soldering and testing with my a600..
Just let me know at: peter (dot) sieg1 (at) gmx.de
Have fun,
Peter