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Re: HxC for E-II

2012-03-22 by Gil

Is it compatible with the E-II as much as the HxC?





--- In emulatorII-list@yahoogroups.com, dblondin@... wrote:
>
> 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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