3 August 2015: Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator
v3.0.5.4a
- Amiga : Extra Disk change delay added. Solve some disk change issues (Protracker 3.15, Defender of the Crown,...).
25 June 2015: Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator
v3.0.5.1a
- CPC Fileselector issue corrected (-> If no file extension, HFE format mode is selected).
20 June 2015: Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.0.5.0a
- Direct *.ST / *.IMG file support added
(Read only - Write support incoming !)
For Atari ST users, you need to update your file manager too :
http://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_driv ... anager.zip
Current image support : *.HFE (RW), *.ADF (RW), *.ST (RO), *.IMG (RO).
(Note/Reminder : The HFE format was designed to be universal. This one can be used with many types of machines).
17 June 2015: Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.0.4.0a
- I2C LCD auto detection/scan and communication improved/corrected
- Low level pulses generator improved :
- Code size reduced.
- 250Kbits/s, 300Kbits/s, 500Kbits/s support (FM/MFM).
- Variable bitrate & flakey bit support "Ready"
07 June 2015: Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.0.3.1a
- Some IOs timing improved.
- Agony game issue almost corrected.
06 June 2015: Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.0.3.0a
- USB Sticks are now mounting a way faster at power up !
- I2C LCD display support added !
These kind of I2C LCD board is compatible with the firmware :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IIC-I2C-TWI-SP- ... 484f235c20
(board only - without the LCD)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IIC-I2C-TWI-SPI ... 258afcd8e4
(board only - without the LCD)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Blue-IIC-I2 ... 338ed80545
(board + LCD)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IIC-I2C-TWI-SP- ... 484f1ed4cd
(board + LCD)
Any I2C address is supported : The firmware scan automatically the I2C bus at power up (0x20-0x27 and 0x38-0x3F address range scanned)
So there is no specific requirement about the I2C address setting.
To connect the I2C LCD, you have to connect SDA & SCL at the J7 connector (see below).
Please note that 2 additionnals 4.7Kohms pull up resistors (+5V) are needed on SCL & SDA.
the +5V and GND wire can be connected on the programming connector (see below) :
If you want to build the I2C board yourself, here is the schematic:
http://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_driv ... ematic.pdf
- Possible +5V source on the PCB (on the programming connector):
_____________________________
|
-+--- NC
-+--- GND O J3 (BOOT0)
-+--- GND O VCC3V3
-+--- +5V OO TX
| +5V OO RX
| GND OO RST
|--
| |
| |
- SCL & SDA position on J7 :
_____|
| |
| USB |
|_____|
OO______________________|
SDA OO|SCL
GND OO|VCC3V3
J7|
|
__________|
31 May 2015: Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.0.2.5a
- CPC & Shugart disk change signal timing corrected.
- Dead lock issue while existing the direct access mode corrected.
23 May 2015: Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.0.2.2a
- Amiga Disk change timing corrected. (Goal!, Arabian Nights, and probably other titles)
- The last disk selected is now saved to the USB Stick.
- Long press on one button allows to select the manager disk (000).
15 May 2015: Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.0.2.0a
- ADF Write support is now working correctly !
This firmware have now the full Read & Write capability for both ADF & HFE format !
11 May 2015: Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.0.1.1a
- Ready / Dskchg amiga timing corrected.
11 May 2015: Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.0.1.0a
- ADF file support added
(Write support not tested yet ! And Manager v1.13 needed -> Please update it! :
http://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_driv ... anager.zip )
30 April 2015: Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.0.0.1a
- Write Data line filter reduced (CPC issue)
28 April 2015: Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.0.0.0a (HFE file support - "Gotek" HW)
- First public USB version firmware.
-> FAT 12 / FAT 16 / FAT 32 USB stick support.
-> Read & Write support.
-> DD (MFM 250) & SD (FM 250) density support.
-> Software compatible with the SD HxC Floppy Emulator : Use the same HXCSDFE.CFG file.
-> USB Direct Access mode : Direct Floppy to USB bridging. Protocol compatible with the SD HxC :
see
http://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_driv ... s_mode.pdf
Amiga, Atari ST and CPC file managers are working with this firmware.