Hello,
I saw there was a tool on ST, CPC and Amiga to select floppy images from the host computer.
I'm wondering about the protocol used for this. How is the communication with the floppy emulator done so it doesn't interfere with normal use of the emulator ? Is there some info on the protocol ?
I'd like to make versions of the host tool for Thomson MO5 and TO8... And maybe other stuff if I find it in my mess
HOst support software
Re: HOst support software
pulkomandy wrote:Hello,
I saw there was a tool on ST, CPC and Amiga to select floppy images from the host computer.
I'm wondering about the protocol used for this. How is the communication with the floppy emulator done so it doesn't interfere with normal use of the emulator ? Is there some info on the protocol ?
I'd like to make versions of the host tool for Thomson MO5 and TO8... And maybe other stuff if I find it in my mess
Hi,
Protocol of the direct access mode:
https://hxc2001.com/floppy_drive_emulat ... s_mode.pdf
(A little surprise for Atari ST using this feature is coming ... )
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Re: HOst support software
ok, thanks
I'll try to get that working.
It means I have to make a FAT32 handler on the host computer to access the list of floppy images ?
Also, how can I "mount" an hfe image with this ? it looks like the host software for other computers is doing it, so it should be possible ?
I'll try to get that working.
It means I have to make a FAT32 handler on the host computer to access the list of floppy images ?
Also, how can I "mount" an hfe image with this ? it looks like the host software for other computers is doing it, so it should be possible ?
Re: HOst support software
Yes you need a FAT32 handler.pulkomandy wrote:ok, thanks
I'll try to get that working.
It means I have to make a FAT32 handler on the host computer to access the list of floppy images ?
Also, how can I "mount" an hfe image with this ? it looks like the host software for other computers is doing it, so it should be possible ?
Have a look to the sources:
Atari ST
https://hxc2001.com/floppy_drive_emulat ... or_src.zip
CPC :
http://norecess.svn.sourceforge.net/vie ... orManager/
To <<mount>> an HFE file image:
https://hxc2001.com/floppy_drive_emulat ... 20file.pdf
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Re: HOst support software
Ok, I have everything I need to get started now.
Thanks for the help, I'll tell you when I get something working.
Thanks for the help, I'll tell you when I get something working.
Re: HOst support software
ok. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have a problem.pulkomandy wrote:Ok, I have everything I need to get started now.
Thanks for the help, I'll tell you when I get something working.