Akai MPC 2000 flashing method

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MMG
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Akai MPC 2000 flashing method

Post by MMG »

Hi Dears,

I just buy the Gotek SFR1M44-U100 for my MPC2000.
I read many times the procedure to flash Gotek emulator, but there is something strange.

I'm asking, if possible:

- Can I flash Gotek via USB stick?
- The jumper must be fitted on M0 position during the flash work?
- The ribbon cable must be fitted during the flash work?
- When I flash the Gotek, if I press both switch, Gotek start to fragment the USB stick. Where I wrong?

I already bought the license's firmware, but I can't use it...

Thank you in advance :)

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Re: Akai MPC 2000 flashing method

Post by Jeff »

Hello,
MMG wrote:
Fri May 13, 2022 9:36 pm
- Can I flash Gotek via USB stick?
https://hxc2001.com/docs/gotek-floppy-e ... ne-install

It depends:

If your Gotek shows "000" or something similar without USB stick, you probably have just the factory firmware without any bootloader/update feature. In this case you need to use a serial cable or a USB-A<>USB-A cable to install the HxC bootloader and firmware.

If your Gotek shows "FF" or "FlashFloppy" or something similar then yes, you can keep the drive in the machine as it is. You just need a USB stick to install the firmware. No need to use any cable or open the machine in this case. The installation is quite easy and fast in this case.

If your Gotek shows "hXc" or "HxC Floppy Emulator" or something similar then you already have the HxC firmware. If needed you can update it with just a USB stick.

MMG wrote:
Fri May 13, 2022 9:36 pm
- The jumper must be fitted on M0 position during the flash work?
This is not needed, but it can be fitted too.
MMG wrote:
Fri May 13, 2022 9:36 pm
- The ribbon cable must be fitted during the flash work?
This is not needed, but it can be fitted too.
MMG wrote:
Fri May 13, 2022 9:36 pm
- When I flash the Gotek, if I press both switch, Gotek start to fragment the USB stick. Where I wrong?
The gotek must have a pre-installed bootloader to make the usb installation possible. See :

https://hxc2001.com/docs/gotek-floppy-e ... ne-install

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