SD HxC Autoboot Host Control for TRS-80

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evad
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SD HxC Autoboot Host Control for TRS-80

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Is anyone working on a SD HxC Autoboot Host Control Tool for the TRS-80 machines? :)

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evad wrote:Is anyone working on a SD HxC Autoboot Host Control Tool for the TRS-80 machines? :)
I haven't heard about anyone working on it. Are you thinking about having a go at it? :D

Things to think about:
* Does the TRS-80 support seek to track 255, which is required to enter Direct Access mode?
* Is the Amstrad (also has Z80 CPU) version a useful starting point? (https://github.com/jfdelnero/HXCFE_Amst ... e_selector)
* Should it be written for Model I/III (rather than just for Model 4/4P) so it can be used with all platforms?

Personally I don't have a need for this utility because I have a RevC HxC and I use the LCD to select the images.

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Re: SD HxC Autoboot Host Control for TRS-80

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gonk23 wrote:
evad wrote:Is anyone working on a SD HxC Autoboot Host Control Tool for the TRS-80 machines? :)
I haven't heard about anyone working on it. Are you thinking about having a go at it? :D

Things to think about:
* Does the TRS-80 support seek to track 255, which is required to enter Direct Access mode?
* Is the Amstrad (also has Z80 CPU) version a useful starting point? (https://github.com/jfdelnero/HXCFE_Amst ... e_selector)
* Should it be written for Model I/III (rather than just for Model 4/4P) so it can be used with all platforms?

Personally I don't have a need for this utility because I have a RevC HxC and I use the LCD to select the images.
Was hoping someone was already headed in that direction.
Not sure I have the ability to pull that off...

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Someone show me this on Facebook yesterday :
Under development: Emulated hard disk driver for TRS-80 with HxC Floppy Emulator in Direct Access Mode
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Re: SD HxC Autoboot Host Control for TRS-80

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Oh wow ... even better, hxcmount for the Model 4. Go Frank!

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gonk23 wrote:Oh wow ... even better, hxcmount for the Model 4. Go Frank!
Hi Gonk23

?? Who is developing this. :mrgreen:

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Audronic wrote:?? Who is developing this.
I originally thought it was Frank based on this earlier post: http://torlus.com/floppy/forum/viewtopi ... =26&t=1288

But after having a closer look, they are different systems.

So good question, who is the mystery developer? :)

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@Jeff

Do you have any more details as to who is working on the " HXCHARD/DCT " Please

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Hey !
I think I know that mystery programmer ;-)
By the way, there is a new version 0.9a (beta) available at
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/TRS ... s/GmESoft/ !
New features, like ability to load in extended memory and up to 27.5 kB cache for LBA sectors !
Beta testers wanted !
Cheers
/Michel de ON5BEM - GmEsoft

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@GmEsoft

Hi Michel
I just logged int the Yahoo groups as a registered member but I am unable to get access to the File ??

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Audronic wrote:@GmEsoft

Hi Michel
I just logged int the Yahoo groups as a registered member but I am unable to get access to the File ??

Thanks Ray
Hi Ray,

Sorry I'm not able to send the file right now, I'll do that later today.
I'll also try to upload the software on this forum, if possible...
What kind of issue did you encounter when trying to access the file ?
Thanks !

Cheers
/Michel

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Hi Michel

I finally found that I had to Join your Group.
Thanks i have the file and have passed it on to Gazza Etc.

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Hi,

A new version of the driver is available here: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/TRS ... _0.0b2.ZIP !

Now 2 versions:
- HXCHARD4/DCT, replacing HXCHARD/DCT for LS-DOS 6.3;
- HXCHARD3/DCT, a new driver for LDOS 5.3 Model III or 4.

Cheers !

/Michel
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Hi Michel

Looking Good


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