Kurzweil K2000
Kurzweil K2000
I want to install the floppy drive emulator on a Kurzweil k2000, did somebody already tried it or I'm the first one ?
Re: Kurzweil K2000
Yes probably.satnom wrote:I want to install the floppy drive emulator on a Kurzweil k2000, did somebody already tried it or I'm the first one ?
First try to dump a Kurzweil K2000 floppy disk with the dump tool :
https://hxc2001.com/floppy_drive_emulat ... r_soft.zip
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So I received my Hxc floppy drive emulator. I did a first test on my Ensoniq Mirage, I wanted to try the device on a keyboard that I know it'll works. So the floppy drive works flawlessly on My Mirage. I had a little work to do to figure all the process, but at the end it works fine (so I think I'll need an other one ).
After that I wanted to try it on the Kurzweil. No luck at all. I configure the Hxc pc floppy 1.44. I figure it was the best choice because the Kurzweil uses standard pc format floppy drive. I put some floppy image, but the format was not supported, I try to change the extensions. I try different extensions, but nothing worked, so I can not convert the files. Finally I keep the .krz extensions and I find a way to copy the image file on the SD (sorry I don't remember how).
Then I install the Hxc on the kurzweil. Then, when I tried to access the file, the Kurzweil ask for a floppy, I selected the image on the Hxc, I hit load, but nothing happens.
That is where I am for the moment, I won't quit but if anybody have any clue.
Thank you
After that I wanted to try it on the Kurzweil. No luck at all. I configure the Hxc pc floppy 1.44. I figure it was the best choice because the Kurzweil uses standard pc format floppy drive. I put some floppy image, but the format was not supported, I try to change the extensions. I try different extensions, but nothing worked, so I can not convert the files. Finally I keep the .krz extensions and I find a way to copy the image file on the SD (sorry I don't remember how).
Then I install the Hxc on the kurzweil. Then, when I tried to access the file, the Kurzweil ask for a floppy, I selected the image on the Hxc, I hit load, but nothing happens.
That is where I am for the moment, I won't quit but if anybody have any clue.
Thank you
Re: Kurzweil K2000
Try to read a an real Kurzweil floppy disk with the hxc software and export the to HFE to try it on the HxC.satnom wrote:So I received my Hxc floppy drive emulator. I did a first test on my Ensoniq Mirage, I wanted to try the device on a keyboard that I know it'll works. So the floppy drive works flawlessly on My Mirage. I had a little work to do to figure all the process, but at the end it works fine (so I think I'll need an other one ).
After that I wanted to try it on the Kurzweil. No luck at all. I configure the Hxc pc floppy 1.44. I figure it was the best choice because the Kurzweil uses standard pc format floppy drive. I put some floppy image, but the format was not supported, I try to change the extensions. I try different extensions, but nothing worked, so I can not convert the files. Finally I keep the .krz extensions and I find a way to copy the image file on the SD (sorry I don't remember how).
Then I install the Hxc on the kurzweil. Then, when I tried to access the file, the Kurzweil ask for a floppy, I selected the image on the Hxc, I hit load, but nothing happens.
That is where I am for the moment, I won't quit but if anybody have any clue.
Thank you
And send me this HFE file and some krz file image too.
Re: Kurzweil K2000
I tried to do a floppy dump but I received an error message : error while opening fdrawcomd.
Here the file you asked, the first one, basman.krz is the one I loaded myself on the SD card with the HxC software, the second one is synbrass.krz is a kurzweil file.
I had to mention that the kurzweil don't need a special format. I did a pc format (fat) on a floppy and just put the file on the floppy and use the file in my keyboard.
I hope those explanation will help.
thank you
I tried to upload the files, but I received a message: the extension is not allowed ? How can I send you the files ?
Here the file you asked, the first one, basman.krz is the one I loaded myself on the SD card with the HxC software, the second one is synbrass.krz is a kurzweil file.
I had to mention that the kurzweil don't need a special format. I did a pc format (fat) on a floppy and just put the file on the floppy and use the file in my keyboard.
I hope those explanation will help.
thank you
I tried to upload the files, but I received a message: the extension is not allowed ? How can I send you the files ?
Re: Kurzweil K2000
you need this :satnom wrote:I tried to do a floppy dump but I received an error message : error while opening fdrawcomd.
https://simonowen.com/fdrawcmd/
By email : https://hxc2001.com/contactus/satnom wrote: I tried to upload the files, but I received a message: the extension is not allowed ? How can I send you the files ?
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Ok, I did a few floppy dump, I revert the cable and then the K2000 can see the Hxc. I have access to the files and succeed to load it but at a certain point I received an error message from the keyboard, there is a problem with the file, an error 0.
I tried the other files and the keyboard ask for a floppy, I can't load it, so I think may be the HxC is incompatible whith the K2000 ?
I tried the other files and the keyboard ask for a floppy, I can't load it, so I think may be the HxC is incompatible whith the K2000 ?
Re: Kurzweil K2000
No this probably just a setting problem. not more.satnom wrote: I tried the other files and the keyboard ask for a floppy, I can't load it, so I think may be the HxC is incompatible whith the K2000 ?
Send me the HFE file of your dump.
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I already sended you the file yesterday, and you send me back a file with .hfe extension but it's not working. I'll try different settings but I don't know what the problem could be.
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Yes but i want the dump of one of your floppy disk (the almost working one...)satnom wrote:I already sended you the file yesterday, and you send me back a file with .hfe extension but it's not working. I'll try different settings but I don't know what the problem could be.
What is the jumper setting used ?
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Just a follow up. After some work on the configuration of the .KRZ files, I am really happy because everything works fine. Thank you to Jeff, you were very patient and helpful.
So I post the two methods to create HFE files on the SD card.
Method 1:
put some .krz files into a folder on the pc (max 720Kb of files). You can do 1.44 mb of files too, you just have to 1.44mbDSHD fat 12 instead of 712K
After this :
Button "Create FS Floppy"
Choose " 3"5 720KB DSDD FAT12"
Button "Inject directory"
And choose your folder
After Export it to HFE file...
Method 2:
Put some krz files into a folder on the pc (max 720Kb of files) with a .fat720 at the end of it's name (example tubular.fat720 )(if you want to put a larger file you have to do a .fat1440 file)
Drag&Drop the folder on the software
After Export it to HFE file...
With those methods it's very easy to do a SD card full of sounds for the K2000.
Now I have to find a way to fit the HxC2001 in the keyboard. I have my idea but I have to find a way to detach the LCD from the PCB and connect it an other way (not to difficult). When everything will be donne i'll post some pictures of the result.
So I post the two methods to create HFE files on the SD card.
Method 1:
put some .krz files into a folder on the pc (max 720Kb of files). You can do 1.44 mb of files too, you just have to 1.44mbDSHD fat 12 instead of 712K
After this :
Button "Create FS Floppy"
Choose " 3"5 720KB DSDD FAT12"
Button "Inject directory"
And choose your folder
After Export it to HFE file...
Method 2:
Put some krz files into a folder on the pc (max 720Kb of files) with a .fat720 at the end of it's name (example tubular.fat720 )(if you want to put a larger file you have to do a .fat1440 file)
Drag&Drop the folder on the software
After Export it to HFE file...
With those methods it's very easy to do a SD card full of sounds for the K2000.
Now I have to find a way to fit the HxC2001 in the keyboard. I have my idea but I have to find a way to detach the LCD from the PCB and connect it an other way (not to difficult). When everything will be donne i'll post some pictures of the result.
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Yes and it works just fine.Jeff wrote:So you have tested the 1.44MB mode ?
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With the new software version the KRZ files are now directly supportedsatnom wrote:Yes and it works just fine.Jeff wrote:So you have tested the 1.44MB mode ?
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Yes. Thank you for that. I tried the new software but it's not working at 100%. The .KRZ files convert just fine, but they appears in double on the SD card. The files don't have exactly the same name, one begin with a dot or a underscore, I don't remember exactely. It's not a big deal, I just have to delete those files on the SD card, but I think you may be want to know.Jeff wrote:With the new software version the KRZ files are now directly supportedsatnom wrote:Yes and it works just fine.Jeff wrote:So you have tested the 1.44MB mode ?
Also. I have a problem with the K2000. I have to select the files before I go to disk menu of the K2000. Then I can select the disk image and load it in the K2000, but I just can do it once, after that I have a problem to load other files. I got the message that the disk is not inserted. I know the files is selected in the HxC as it should be, but it's like the K2000 don't see it.
I did a test with the old software (1.6. and I don't have that problem. May be I should use the 1.6.9 to convert the files and leave the 1.6.8 config file on the SD card ! I did'nt try that.
Thank you for the support, it's very appreciate.