Jean-François DEL NERO (who’s behind the HxC SD Floppy Emulator) recently has released a version of the HxC emulator firmware that is compatible with the STM32 chip used in the Gotek floppy emulators.
This means that the great functionality of the HxC SD emulator is now available on cheaper and more widely available hardware.
The bootloader to convert the Gotek floppy drive in HxC compatible must be purchased on the website HXC 2001 by sending an email to Jean-François DEL NERO. The price of the bootloader is one-off 10 Euro per Gotek that you want to update. Future updates of the software are free and can be made from a USB stick
The HXC Usb (Gotek) firmware supports: 
+ many more….
USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Floppy Emulator Firmware v3.1.32.1a -> v3.1.38.2a cumulative changelog:
- More customization options:
- Raw file image/disk format selection.
- You can now define your raw file image/disk format !
- Floppy Interface modes.
- https://hxc2001.com/custom_fw/
- More customization options:
- 16 different oled graphic fonts available.
- New oled screen models supported (128×32,128×64, SSD1306, SH1106…).
- Default raw system selection.
- And many more new options: sound volume, auto select delay, …
- New raw formats support: Coat-A-Matic 9400 / Robox RC9400 (*.IMG/*.DSK) (289KB)
- Fix Track 00 issue (v3.1.34.1a regression).
- AutoSwap support enhanced/completed (sub-folders in normal mode supported).
- Internal optimizations.
- Direct access mode : Some fixes for the auto disk swap (“AutoSwap”) support.
- Direct access mode : New functions
- Select mode (0×5):
- Mode 0 – Flash sector access mode (Default)
- Mode 1 – Plain text browser, Entries format : “IIII;T;SSSSSSSS;File name\r\n”
- IIII = Object ID (ASCII HEX Number).
- T = Type -> ‘F’=FILE, ‘D’=DIRECTORY
- SSSSSSSS = File Size (ASCII HEX Number).
- Mode 2 – Slot list mode.
- Change Objects list ID base (0×6) (Plain text browser).
- Select/Enter Object (0×7) (Plain text browser – Image/Directory selection or File tranfert mode).
- Set file base offset (0×8) (File transfer mode).
- Get current selected image (0×9).
- Select file with path (0xA) (Select image with a plain text file path).
- MFM & FM support. (see the customization page : https://hxc2001.com/custom_fw/)
- With these new direct access API functions small file selector/browser/swapper/loader can be developed without the need of any FAT32 library on resource-limited machines. The protocol specification document will be updated soon at this address : https://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_drive_emulator/SDCard_HxC_Floppy_Emulator_Direct_Access_mode.pdf
- First online-customizable firmware available !
- Fill up the form on the page to https://hxc2001.com/custom_fw/ customize the firmware.
- The firmware will be recompiled/rebuilt following your requests and sent to the provided email some minutes later.
- This is a fully automated and free service so don’t hesitate to play with it ! :).
- More and more options will be added on the customization page.
- Fix v3.1.34.1a regression : Disk density selection issues with some raw formats. Please update.
- Files & Folders names starting with ‘.’ are now hidden.
- Firmware memory size reduced once again : More tables size optimizations.
This is only a little part of the changelog. The original one is very long and you can read it here. (instruction manual here)
Download: USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Firmware v3.1.38.2a (1003)
source: hxc2001.com
Everything seems to work perfectly including Hard Disk and Floppy Drive.
I must thank my friend Ralf Schmitz for this gift.
Gallery:
Atari SAP Music Archive (ASMA) is a Atari XL-XE music collection. It is one of the largest and most accurate computer music collections known.
ASMA archive now uses an online repository, where it is constantly updated.
source: ASMA Repository
Jean-François DEL NERO (who’s behind the HxC SD Floppy Emulator) recently has released a version of the HxC emulator firmware that is compatible with the STM32 chip used in the Gotek floppy emulators.
This means that the great functionality of the HxC SD emulator is now available on cheaper and more widely available hardware.
The bootloader to convert the Gotek floppy drive in HxC compatible must be purchased on the website HXC 2001 by sending an email to Jean-François DEL NERO. The price of the bootloader is one-off 10 Euro per Gotek that you want to update. Future updates of the software are free and can be made from a USB stick
The HXC Usb (Gotek) firmware supports: + many more….
USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Floppy Emulator Firmware v3.1.25.1a -> v3.1.32.1a cumulative changelog:
- Menu subsystem refactored.
- Smaller code size with more features.
- Menu OLED and sound parameters (Video Inverse, contrast, step sound) are now taking effect immediately.
- Code optimizations.
- CPC DSK : Write cache flush timeout set to 2 seconds.
- Once again more code size optimizations!
- More code size optimizations.
- STM32 startup / init functions refactored (WIP).
- Flash memory code size reduced.
- Inversed Floppy Ribbon detection at power-up : “rib” (7 segments display) or “Floppy ribbon reversed !” (LCD/OLed display) message printed at power-up if the floppy ribbon is not connected properly.
- Fix a regression introduced into the v3.1.28.1a : Fix normal and indexed mode possible browsing issues (unexpected wrap to index 0). Please update !
- OLED screen : Standby/screen saver mode – The screen is now dimmed to a minimal level. The standby delay can be changed into the setting menu.
- OLED screen : New Menu entry – “Video” Polarity mode (Normal/Inverse).
- Files Browser : All Files/Folders with the hidden attribut set are not shown anymore… (Hide Windows/MAC system folders).
- Push buttons Auto-repeat : Better/Smoother rate changes. Rate changes delays adjusted.
- Thomson *.FD file support : Faster Loading (sectors interleave factor fixed).
- Fix the “clear settings”/reset factory function.
This is only a little part of the changelog. The original one is very long and you can read it here. (instruction manual here)
Download: USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Firmware v3.1.32.1a (911)
source: hxc2001.com
Very nice adapter designed by Rolo that allows you to use the Rolo Multi-Cartridge also on the Emerson Arcadia 2001 / GIG Leonardo and Hanimex HMG-2650 console.
The Eprom need to be installed in the Multi-Cartridge and contains 64 games all fully working.
This is a good alternative for those who don’t want to spend an important amount of money for the Multicart Arcadia 2001.
Thanks Rolo for this great extension (Adapter) for the Multi-Cartridge.
Gallery:
Video:
source: atariage.com
Thanks to my friends Charlie and Gerben for this fantastic gift which adds another piece to my Atari Collection that now begins to become respectable.
UAV (Ultimate Atari Video) Video Upgrade for Atari Computers & Consoles.
This circuit improves the signal video output and allow to use both output (SVIDEO and COMPOSITE). The circuit is compatible with all Atari 2600, 5200, 7800 consoles and all Atari Home Computers 400, 800, 1200 …
I thank my friend Charlie for giving me this circuit that i have immediately installed in my Atari 2600 Jr which i use with the Harmony SD Cartridge.
NOTE:
Don’t use the socket in place of the IC 4050 as seen in the photo. The external case of the Atari 2600Jr console is too thin and cannot be closed anymore.
Gallery of the work done:
source: atariage.com
A couple of weeks ago had written a post on a socialSocks that i was looking for a button for my 800XL that i had repaired.
Today the missing key came to me as a gift :D
The lot that includes the missing key is the following:
- 1 x Atari 800XL (Boxed)
- 1 x Atari 1050 Dual Densisty Disk Drive (Italian box totally different from my box)
- 1 x Atari XC11 (Boxed)
- 1 x Atari 800XL Loose
I thank so much Alessandro Polito. Thanks my friend.
Atari 800 XL Repair (1 of 2)
Defect:
- Cartridges don’t work.
- Some games or demos via SIO don’t work.
Replaced parts:
- Replaced ROM CO61598B (U5) with a EPROM 27C128.
Gallery of the repair:
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Atari 800 XL Repair (2 of 2)
Defect:
- The computer starts only in SELF TEST mode.
Replaced parts:
- Replaced ROM BASIC C060302A (U4) with a EPROM 27C64 through adapter from 2364 to 2764.
Gallery of the repair:
Download:
Retro Things to be repaired for some friends.
- 1 x Amiga 1200 (Full Recap)
- 1 x Atari 800 XL (don’t runs anything)
- 1 x Atari 1010 (check)
- 1 x Commodore 1571 (freezed/error)
- 1 x Hantarex PCB Coin-op Monitor (Full Recap)
- 1 x Sony HITBit HB-F1XD MSX2 (missing sound)
- 1 x Sony HITBit HB-75P (keyboard problem)
A lot of retro things received as gift from my friends. Many thanks to Andrea & Ciro.
Description of the retro things received:
- General Electric TXP-8100 Printer for Atari XL/XE (SIO BUS) & Commodore VIC-20/64. (IEC BUS)
- Mega-Sound from Cheetah for Sinclair ZX Spectrum. (Boxed)
- Tenkolek ZX Spectrum Cassette Interface. (Boxed)
- 20 x New 3-inch floppy disk drive for Amstrad Home Computer.
- RocGen Plus from Roctec Electronics Amiga Genlock. (Boxed)
- Videon 4.1 Gold from Newtronic Video Digitizer for Amiga. (Boxed)
- Commodore 64 with an uncommon internal configuration.
- Commodore Floppy Disk Drive 1541 with an uncommon front label with the white case.
- Analog Joystick for VIC-20 with instruction how to write the software for use it.
- Unknown Power Supply 24v 1.8A.
- Sinclair Spectrum +2 Power Supply.
- BrunWord word-processor MK2 Cartridge for Amstrad CPC.
- Hardtek Serial to Parallel Converter for Sinclair ZX Spectrum with Interface 1. (Boxed)
- Memotech Memopak 32k for Sinclair ZX-81. (Boxed)
- Memotech Memopak 16k for Sinclair ZX-81. (Boxed)
- MSX Micro FDD Interface
- Unknown 64 Modem
- Dk’Tronics Mouse Interface for Amstrad CPC.
- Rubber Keyboard replacement for Sinclair ZX Spectrum.
- Rubber Keyboard replacement for Sinclair ZX-81.
- Portugal Tape Software for Sinclair ZX Spectrum.
- Radio Shack TRS-80 Software.
- Amstrad CPC Italian Instruction Manual.
- TRS-80 Color Instruction Manual.
- Atari brochure.
- Atari ST Manual.
- Commodore VC-1541 Instruction Manual.
- 2 x Texas Instruments TI-99/4a USA motherboards for spare parts.
- HitBIT HB-11 MSX Home Computer Japan with the external case completely broken. (spare parts)
- Yellow bag from Buffetti to be used for the Commodore 64.
Gallery:
Jean-François DEL NERO (who’s behind the HxC SD Floppy Emulator) recently has released a version of the HxC emulator firmware that is compatible with the STM32 chip used in the Gotek floppy emulators.
This means that the great functionality of the HxC SD emulator is now available on cheaper and more widely available hardware.
The bootloader to convert the Gotek floppy drive in HxC compatible must be purchased on the website HXC 2001 by sending an email to Jean-François DEL NERO. The price of the bootloader is one-off 10 Euro per Gotek that you want to update. Future updates of the software are free and can be made from a USB stick
The HXC Usb (Gotek) firmware supports: + many more….
USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Floppy Emulator Firmware v3.1.22.1a -> v3.1.25.1a cumulative changelog:
- TI99/4A : V9T9/DSK Loader -> Better disk layout detection.
- OLED screen setting sanity check: Do not allow more than 21 characters per line.
- 2 Digits screen Gotek: Fix embedded config menu.
- HFE files: Fix MPC60 MkII formatted images write support regression. May also fix possible write issues on HFE files with some others machines/disk formats. Update recommended.
- 7 segments Gotek: New menu entry : 5 -> Auto select delay setting.
- Floppy Interface initialized before the screen. (Fix Emu Emulator second drive detection issue).
- Amiga ID support enabled by default (HD ADF support).
- Internal improvements.
- “Double steps per increment” rotary support added.
- New menu entries: Head settling time. (7 digits gotek meny entry number 6). Rotary type. (7 digits gotek menu entry number 7 – 0=Single Step, 1=Double Step, 3=Disable.).
This is only a little part of the changelog. The original one is very long and you can read it here. (instruction manual here)
Download: USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Firmware v3.1.25.1a (966)
source: hxc2001.com
Some retro-Trash things received from a friend. Thanks Gerben.
Below the list.
- Philips Computer Monitor 80 (Amber phosphors).
- Commodore Music Maker.
- Philips MSX Data Recorder
- Easy Bob Model 745 – RS232 Serial Analyzer/Tester.
- Data Switch.
- Taxas Instruments T-83.
- 4-to-1 Parallel Auto Switch.
- Zanussi Ping-O-Tronic (MOD. PP 7)
- Lego USB 4 Ports HUB.
- General Electric IFM Interface Module for C64/Atari.
- Some Serial/Parallel/MSX cables and adapters.
- Joystick.
- External CD-ROM.
- Mouse Pad.
- Some Serial/Parallel/MSX cables and adapters.
Vampire GOLD2.9 Core Released for V600 v2 & V500 v2(+) and new Saga Driver v1.3
Vampire GOLD2.9 Changelog:
- Improved Power-OFF/ON on Amiga
- Allow software to access on-board ROM chip
- MapROM mapping support for Atari roms
- Memory management support for Atari memory map
- FPU Speed-up (51Mflops at x11 according to SysInfo)
- FPU fully working under TOS
- Modified Expansion post pin-out
- Boot to EmuTOS with FIRE button on Power-ON
SAGA Driver v1.2/1.3 Changelog:
- Updated VControl to 1.4
- Added V2ExpEth.device 1.2
- Updated SDNet.device to 1.2
- Some more work on TX stability
- Should recover from ENC Module hangs more often
- Aligned with future EXPnet
Download: Vampire Core & Saga Driver (1172)
source: apollo-accelerators.com
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