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Re: [emulatorII-list] HxC for E-II

2012-03-21 by dblondin@dblondin.com

Looks like it's in the works for Rev F though. I'm holding out until I can
get this one, then I'll get a 3.5 to 5.25 bay adapter. That's the plan
anyway.

http://www.lotharek.pl/product.php?pid=42



> There's a PC utility you use to make the "raw files" into Disk Images. The
> software has a variety of options that change depending on the legacy
> device you plan to use it with.
>
> As far as the floppy drive-shaped cases, I get the impression that those
> are home-brewed. I've never seen anything like that for sale.
>
> rs
> On Wednesday, March 21, 2012, Gil <gilwe@...> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Also, how do you create and name the different disk images which are on
> the SD card ? should you use some other machine such as a PC to create
> folder and gove them names ? or is it possible to do that all using the
> E-II system ?
>>
>> --- In emulatorII-list@yahoogroups.com, "Gil" <gilwe@...> wrote:
>>>
>>> OK I see, so I guess I do need them all accessible ;)
>>>
>>> But isn't there a retrofit for the HxC which can be placed directly
> inside the slot of the 5 1/4" drive, with a matching panel of the same
> size
> of the original drive?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --- In emulatorII-list@yahoogroups.com, Ryan Supak <ryansupak@> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > The purpose of the buttons on the HxC interface is to page through
>>> the
>>> > various Disk Image files that are on the memory card. Selecting a
>>> file
> is
>>> > equivalent to putting in a single floppy and shutting the drive door.
> So,
>>> > as far as the EII is concerned, the HxC with a Disk Image file
> selected is
>>> > indistinguishable from a "real" floppy. hth, rs
>>> >
>>>
>>
>>
>

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