SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #105734] |
Thu, 22 August 2013 07:15 |
ian kim
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Hi, everyone!
I would like to introduce my one of project for APPLEII.
I built the SD DISKII Emulator and testing as under.
It using SD memory card and sub directory support and can change to another DISK while using APPLEII system.
It emulate two DISKII driver. so, can copy each other even format is working.
It is using NIB files from SD memory card.
It could be one of good stuff for all of APPLEII lovers.
Pls check the link.
Sorry for Korean letter but, you could watch the movie how does it work.
http://cafe.naver.com/appleii/13931
Thanks;
Ian
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #105914 is a reply to message #105883] |
Thu, 22 August 2013 20:27 |
ian kim
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On Friday, August 23, 2013 6:50:37 AM UTC+9, Michael J. Mahon wrote:
> cybernesto <cybernesto@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Bill, > a couple of days ago Koichi Nishida put some info about his SDISK II in > the Apple II Enthusiasts Facebook group. It seems to have a similar > purpose as the project above but in a more compact package. > Nishida san has already ordered new PCBs and I'm sure he'll be happy to > sell you one. Take a look at his page. > > http://tulip-house.ddo.jp/DIGITAL/english.html > > You can ask him about shipping costs and further details through e-mail. I assume that the NIC files he refers to are .nib files, right? -- -michael - NadaNet 3.1 and AppleCrate II: http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon
Yes, he refer to NIB file and convert it to NIC but only one file can use in a SD card.
but, mine is slot type and use NIB file direct and could select file among a lots of files when user wants.
it can support FAT32 and even sub directory. hence can use above 16GB SD card with tons of NIB files.
I've tested 16GB what I have and working great.
Thanks
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #105916 is a reply to message #105914] |
Thu, 22 August 2013 20:36 |
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ian kim <quick09@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Friday, August 23, 2013 6:50:37 AM UTC+9, Michael J. Mahon wrote:
>> cybernesto <cybernesto@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Bill, > a couple of days
>> ago Koichi Nishida put some info about his SDISK II in > the Apple II
>> Enthusiasts Facebook group. It seems to have a similar > purpose as the
>> project above but in a more compact package. > Nishida san has already
>> ordered new PCBs and I'm sure he'll be happy to > sell you one. Take a
>> look at his page. > > http://tulip-house.ddo.jp/DIGITAL/english.html > >
>> You can ask him about shipping costs and further details through e-mail.
>> I assume that the NIC files he refers to are .nib files, right? --
>> -michael - NadaNet 3.1 and AppleCrate II: http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon
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> Yes, he refer to NIB file and convert it to NIC but only one file can use in a SD card.
> but, mine is slot type and use NIB file direct and could select file
> among a lots of files when user wants.
> it can support FAT32 and even sub directory. hence can use above 16GB SD
> card with tons of NIB files.
> I've tested 16GB what I have and working great.
> Thanks
Sounds great!
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-michael - NadaNet 3.1 and AppleCrate II: http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #106142 is a reply to message #105734] |
Fri, 23 August 2013 17:41 |
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On Thursday, August 22, 2013 1:15:24 PM UTC+2, ian kim wrote:
> Hi, everyone!
> I built the SD DISKII Emulator and testing as under.
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> Thanks;
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Hi Ian, I really like your approach. The use of a moderately cheap ATMega is a good choice and 4Mbit of cache is crazy ;-). Are you planning to make the design public? I think it would be interesting to have an universal design for the ATMega, that could be adapted to several tasks. Making a Mockingboard compatible soundcard for example. There are several cheap sound-ICs from the 80s out there, that would make a good addition to the A2. The RS232-Terminal Interface on the Disk II emulator is a cool idea as well. There are so much possibilities for a Card like that.
Think of combined Ethernet, Sound and Floppy emulation on a single card!
-Jonas
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #107244 is a reply to message #106142] |
Thu, 29 August 2013 10:11 |
ian kim
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On Saturday, August 24, 2013 6:41:21 AM UTC+9, STYNX wrote:
> On Thursday, August 22, 2013 1:15:24 PM UTC+2, ian kim wrote: > Hi, everyone! > I built the SD DISKII Emulator and testing as under. > ... > Thanks; > > Ian Hi Ian, I really like your approach. The use of a moderately cheap ATMega is a good choice and 4Mbit of cache is crazy ;-). Are you planning to make the design public? I think it would be interesting to have an universal design for the ATMega, that could be adapted to several tasks. Making a Mockingboard compatible soundcard for example. There are several cheap sound-ICs from the 80s out there, that would make a good addition to the A2. The RS232-Terminal Interface on the Disk II emulator is a cool idea as well.. There are so much possibilities for a Card like that. Think of combined Ethernet, Sound and Floppy emulation on a single card! -Jonas
Thanks for your comments,
4Mbits cache is really big size but, it is good for emulate DOS3.3.
It emulate Read/Write even format under DOS3.3.
Now, It starts to emulate the PRODOS HDD(32MB) with great speed of Read/Write.
it can load standard *.hdv HDD images and can swap any time(except writing)and support 2 virtual drives concurrent.
You can see some working movie in here
http://cafe.naver.com/appleii/13937
Thanks;
ian
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #110600 is a reply to message #107244] |
Wed, 11 September 2013 20:38 |
ian kim
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I applied a cache concept into my SD DISKII Emulator.
Now, it is working with cache memory and recurrent reading or writing is storing into cache and doing as expected.
For example, When I type "catalog" , it reads some blocks frequently and cache works really very helpful for same jobs . AVR controller giving data from cache not from SD media again and it result good speed.
And writing cache also nice, it looks better than reading. it took shorter time than reading file. ofcouse, it need some behind writing process by AVR. ^^
Reding cache size is about 250KBytes and Writing cache 190KB(sharing with reading cache) per a DISK(it support 2HDD emulation).
It can achieve faster reading and writes.
For example, rebooting takes 1.4sec(Prodos 2.0.3). and 32KB re-loading file it takes less than 0.9 sec. it will improve some more after tuning it.
You can see some some more in here.(Sorry for Korean, I will prepare for the English)
http://cafe.naver.com/appleii/13948
Thanks;
ian
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #116714 is a reply to message #113435] |
Sun, 22 September 2013 07:03 |
ian kim
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On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 5:19:54 AM UTC+9, aiia...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 5:38:35 PM UTC-7, ian kim wrote:
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Yes, I saw it, He did very good job.
Before to decide build my own emulator, I tried to understand his project but, I don't know about the CLPD and some more..but, his general idea was very good and helpful.
My emulator can wirte on NIB mode and even disk format is working fine.
The writing function is very important. it allow play more types of games and ap
plications.(such as the Ultima series, it required saving data to keep play.)
And the format function, it makes me feel much more as real one as I have real two FDDs with blank disks, can format several types of OS with new virtual blank disks.
My emulator can select image file with a DIAL and button and it will have a small
LCD for image file select and for other conditions, you can choose any image file even 32MB Hard disk image could be selected.
it allow unlimitted 32MB Hard disks on your SD card.
It was tested under FAT32 with 16G SDHC SD and several level of sub directories.
it can read several copy protected images(Not all)
It support read/write cache(total 512KB) and It makes the APPLE2 to work faster and will help to avoid the wearout on your SD memory card.
I will prepare some english web link for eveyone to understand more.
Thank you,
ian.
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #116739 is a reply to message #116714] |
Sun, 22 September 2013 16:19 |
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On Sunday, September 22, 2013 1:03:57 PM UTC+2, ian kim wrote:
> On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 5:19:54 AM UTC+9, aiia...@gmail.com wrote:
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> My emulator can wirte on NIB mode and even disk format is working fine.
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> And the format function, it makes me feel much more as real one as I have real two FDDs with blank disks, can format several types of OS with new virtual blank disks.
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The really cool thing is, that you can do a serial terminal loopback connection on the A2 itself and select the disk-images from the A2 via a SSC RS232 connection. If the ATMega offers Ethernet :-P you could do something like the Apple-Pi.
http://schmenk.is-a-geek.com/wordpress/?p=88
If combined with a onboard serial interface directly connected to the A2-Bus and an ethernet (SPI or 8bit) interface on the ATMega side, you would have a very universal interface. The best thing is, that there are more potent MTMega, that would allow you to further expand the features of the Expansion Board without completely redoing your Programming.
If you look at SPVHD there is even a Smartport implementation for the AVR platform. And i know of a german developer who realized the functionality of the LIRON (Smartport) Controller in an AVR based Card. Wouldn't it be nice, if you could directly connect a 3.5" and 5.25" floppy drive to the card ;-))
I think i would be more than happy if i had a card like yours (in its current state) besides my CFFA3000.
-Jonas
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #121539 is a reply to message #105734] |
Mon, 30 September 2013 05:44 |
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Now, It start to support special command mode.
I can change disk on APPLE2 side on Prodos HDV and DOS3.3 NIB mode too.
I need some more job for better stable work.
So, now I can replace to another Disk on APPLE Soft basic and small ASM routine.
It may helpful for some users.
Thanks;
ian
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #268040 is a reply to message #267965] |
Mon, 22 September 2014 14:42 |
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On Monday, September 22, 2014 12:54:21 PM UTC+2, ian kim wrote:
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> Please search this number 281447141067 or SD DISKII Emulator.
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All gone ;-)
-Jonas
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #268779 is a reply to message #268040] |
Thu, 25 September 2014 07:15 |
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I checked it out on eBay, and I couldn't get the link to the English doc to open in a browser since it wasn't a PDF. And I couldn't easily find a movie on it, so I passed. I wonder if there is reason to get this if I have a CFFA3000? For someone without, it would be much cheaper, assuming they remain available from the creator.
On Monday, September 22, 2014 1:42:10 PM UTC-5, STYNX wrote:
> On Monday, September 22, 2014 12:54:21 PM UTC+2, ian kim wrote:
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #268786 is a reply to message #267965] |
Thu, 25 September 2014 09:18 |
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Originally posted by: David Jones
On Monday, September 22, 2014 6:54:21 AM UTC-4, ian kim wrote:
> Dear all,
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> Please search this number 281447141067 or SD DISKII Emulator.
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Will you be making another batch and putting them on ebay?
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #269241 is a reply to message #268786] |
Fri, 26 September 2014 10:17 |
ian kim
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On Thursday, September 25, 2014 10:18:57 PM UTC+9, David Jones wrote:
> On Monday, September 22, 2014 6:54:21 AM UTC-4, ian kim wrote:
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I will put some when I completed make but,I've reached the limit to put on eBay.
Need some more days to solve it.
Thank you
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #269242 is a reply to message #268779] |
Fri, 26 September 2014 10:26 |
ian kim
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On Thursday, September 25, 2014 8:15:29 PM UTC+9, Ianoid wrote:
> I checked it out on eBay, and I couldn't get the link to the English doc to open in a browser since it wasn't a PDF. And I couldn't easily find a movie on it, so I passed. I wonder if there is reason to get this if I have a CFFA3000? For someone without, it would be much cheaper, assuming they remain available from the creator.
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Thanks for your concern,
Due to some inconveniences, I've just convert it to PDF format.
And the movie files, Maybe the Youtube is the better place to show how it works.
I will prepare some files for all of you.
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #269489 is a reply to message #269251] |
Mon, 29 September 2014 23:04 |
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On Saturday, September 27, 2014 1:29:00 AM UTC+9, Egan Ford wrote:
> On 9/22/14, 4:54 AM, ian kim wrote:
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>> Please search this number 281447141067 or SD DISKII Emulator.
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I just checked ESP8266 module and orders some,
I will test this module after receive it.
Maybe I can apply it with emulator and may extend the connection to worldwide.
Thanks for the information.
ian kim
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #269578 is a reply to message #269489] |
Tue, 30 September 2014 15:34 |
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On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 5:04:10 AM UTC+2, ian kim wrote:
> I just checked ESP8266 module and orders some,
> I will test this module after receive it.
> Maybe I can apply it with emulator and may extend the connection to worldwide.
> Thanks for the information.
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> ian kim
Its a 3.3V device that is not 5V tolerant. you will have to use a level shifter and supply a 3.3V power supply.
-Jonas
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #269594 is a reply to message #105734] |
Tue, 30 September 2014 19:20 |
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Originally posted by: rodneyross.com
On Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:15:24 AM UTC-4, ian kim wrote:
> Hi, everyone!
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> I would like to introduce my one of project for APPLEII.
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> I built the SD DISKII Emulator and testing as under.
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> It using SD memory card and sub directory support and can change to another DISK while using APPLEII system.
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> It emulate two DISKII driver. so, can copy each other even format is working.
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> It is using NIB files from SD memory card.
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> It could be one of good stuff for all of APPLEII lovers.
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> Pls check the link.
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> Sorry for Korean letter but, you could watch the movie how does it work.
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> http://cafe.naver.com/appleii/13931
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> Thanks;
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Ian,
I am one of the lucky ones that got one of the boards off of Ebay #48 On the Select-wheel board there is a 3 pin header for an LCD - You state 5V Gnd and Serial -- What speed is this data and which serial LCD were you planning to use? I have a few 2x16 and 4x20's around here, But just thought I would ask before I just hook one up.. Thank you for the time you have put into this board..
Rodney
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #269678 is a reply to message #269578] |
Wed, 01 October 2014 10:33 |
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On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 4:34:08 AM UTC+9, STYNX wrote:
> On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 5:04:10 AM UTC+2, ian kim wrote:
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Yes, I see.
Thanks :)
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #269679 is a reply to message #269594] |
Wed, 01 October 2014 10:41 |
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On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 8:20:20 AM UTC+9, rodneyr...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:15:24 AM UTC-4, ian kim wrote:
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>> Hi, everyone!
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>> I would like to introduce my one of project for APPLEII.
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>> I built the SD DISKII Emulator and testing as under.
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>> It using SD memory card and sub directory support and can change to another DISK while using APPLEII system.
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>> It emulate two DISKII driver. so, can copy each other even format is working.
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>> It is using NIB files from SD memory card.
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>> It could be one of good stuff for all of APPLEII lovers.
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>> Pls check the link.
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> I am one of the lucky ones that got one of the boards off of Ebay #48 On the Select-wheel board there is a 3 pin header for an LCD - You state 5V Gnd and Serial -- What speed is this data and which serial LCD were you planning to use? I have a few 2x16 and 4x20's around here, But just thought I would ask before I just hook one up.. Thank you for the time you have put into this board..
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> Rodney
Thanks for purchasing, ^^;
Extra 3pins have same speed as serial port so 115200bps, 8bits, and no parity.
Thanks
ian kim
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #269883 is a reply to message #268786] |
Fri, 03 October 2014 06:39 |
ian kim
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On Thursday, September 25, 2014 10:18:57 PM UTC+9, David Jones wrote:
> On Monday, September 22, 2014 6:54:21 AM UTC-4, ian kim wrote:
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>> Dear all,
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>> I start to sell it on eBay.
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>> Please search this number 281447141067 or SD DISKII Emulator.
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> Will you be making another batch and putting them on ebay?
I put 3 sets of SD DISK][ Emulator on eBay (281457525015)
I will keep putting after make it.
Thanks
ian kim
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #269884 is a reply to message #269883] |
Fri, 03 October 2014 07:04 |
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On Friday, October 3, 2014 12:39:52 PM UTC+2, ian kim wrote:
> I put 3 sets of SD DISK][ Emulator on eBay (281457525015)
> I will keep putting after make it.
> Thanks
> ian kim
Hi Ian Kim
you should redesign the external controller. Its very hard to put it into a case together with a LCD.
I will have to desolder the buttons and LEDs to be able to use them in the case.
You should add a mot hod t configure the baud rate of the serial for the LCD. 115200 baud is a bit much and only a few serial LCDs support that. The most common rate is 9600...
The Bluetooth interface is a bit wide and interferes with other cards that are besides it as does the battery (but not that much).
The limitation to NIB and HDV image files could be expanded to use DSK and 2mg images files as well.
Otherwise the card is very useful and is worth every penny ;-)
-Jonas
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #269892 is a reply to message #269883] |
Fri, 03 October 2014 09:12 |
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Originally posted by: Chris Torrence
On Friday, October 3, 2014 4:39:52 AM UTC-6, ian kim wrote:
> On Thursday, September 25, 2014 10:18:57 PM UTC+9, David Jones wrote:
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All gone!
-C
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #269914 is a reply to message #269892] |
Fri, 03 October 2014 13:05 |
STYNX
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On Friday, October 3, 2014 3:12:53 PM UTC+2, Chris Torrence wrote:
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I have No. 50 and 51 that means that Ian Kim has made at least 49 other cards he has sold ... most likely in South Korea.
-Jonas
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #269948 is a reply to message #269914] |
Fri, 03 October 2014 20:25 |
STYNX
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Some first impressions of the cards:
Card No50 does not recognize NIB and DSK images, only HDV.
Card No51 works correctly.
The Bluetooth dongles have stopped working after about 4 hours
(there was written something about a capacitor needing to be emptied somewhere)
The card behaves rather strange if an accelerator is used and cannot be used in a 'fast' slot.
It is slower than the CFFA3000 but faster than a real floppy.
The board layout is not optimal and could be simplified in several locations (an auto-router was used?). The placement of the (serial) expansion connectors could have been more thought through. The external controller works good but has the same kind of 'misplaced' components as the main card. Instead of the rotary encoder i would rather like to have a simple up/down/enter/exit arrangement maybe combined with a 2 Line 20 char display (there are some arduino shields like that).
Mapping the emulated drives to another slot seems not to be possible (or i haven't found the function).
Conclusion: (so far)
The SD DiskII offers up to 2 emulated Drives i the same slot the card resides in with reasonable speed. The price seems a bit high for what is currently offered in comparison to the CFFA3000 but there is room for later updates which can add features. All this taken together leaves the impression of a work in progress. Right now i would recommend the card to people who have some deeper knowledge of electronics or can't wait for the next batch of the CFFA3000. I am interested to see what will come next ;-)
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@Ian Kim: All this is meant as constructive criticism and can in parts be seen as nitpicking.
Most things i mentioned can be solved by a updated firmware.
Keep up the good work!
-Jonas
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #270085 is a reply to message #269884] |
Mon, 06 October 2014 03:04 |
ian kim
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On Friday, October 3, 2014 8:04:24 PM UTC+9, STYNX wrote:
> On Friday, October 3, 2014 12:39:52 PM UTC+2, ian kim wrote:
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>> I put 3 sets of SD DISK][ Emulator on eBay (281457525015)
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>> I will keep putting after make it.
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> Hi Ian Kim
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> you should redesign the external controller. Its very hard to put it into a case together with a LCD.
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> You should add a mot hod t configure the baud rate of the serial for the LCD. 115200 baud is a bit much and only a few serial LCDs support that. The most common rate is 9600...
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> The Bluetooth interface is a bit wide and interferes with other cards that are besides it as does the battery (but not that much).
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> The limitation to NIB and HDV image files could be expanded to use DSK and 2mg images files as well.
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Dear Jonas,
The external controller designed to use as it. if you want make own case, maybe need some of modification.
Serial speed have 115200bps. it's fast but if reduce lower speed as 9600, it may loss some of data while emulate FDD. I will check it if I could improve it.
Most of users using only one board without bluetooth dongle, I will consider it to reduce the thickness.
Due to I'm not so familiar in English so, I may not understand correctly what you mentioned, if you need more explanation or any question, please send email me.
Thanks
ian kim
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Re: SD DISKII Emulator for APPLE ][ & //e [message #270086 is a reply to message #269948] |
Mon, 06 October 2014 03:39 |
ian kim
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On Saturday, October 4, 2014 9:25:21 AM UTC+9, STYNX wrote:
> Some first impressions of the cards:
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> Card No50 does not recognize NIB and DSK images, only HDV.
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> Card No51 works correctly.
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> The Bluetooth dongles have stopped working after about 4 hours
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> (there was written something about a capacitor needing to be emptied somewhere)
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> The card behaves rather strange if an accelerator is used and cannot be used in a 'fast' slot.
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> It is slower than the CFFA3000 but faster than a real floppy.
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> The board layout is not optimal and could be simplified in several locations (an auto-router was used?). The placement of the (serial) expansion connectors could have been more thought through. The external controller works good but has the same kind of 'misplaced' components as the main card. Instead of the rotary encoder i would rather like to have a simple up/down/enter/exit arrangement maybe combined with a 2 Line 20 char display (there are some arduino shields like that).
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> Mapping the emulated drives to another slot seems not to be possible (or i haven't found the function).
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> Conclusion: (so far)
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> The SD DiskII offers up to 2 emulated Drives i the same slot the card resides in with reasonable speed. The price seems a bit high for what is currently offered in comparison to the CFFA3000 but there is room for later updates which can add features. All this taken together leaves the impression of a work in progress. Right now i would recommend the card to people who have some deeper knowledge of electronics or can't wait for the next batch of the CFFA3000. I am interested to see what will come next ;-)
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> @Ian Kim: All this is meant as constructive criticism and can in parts be seen as nitpicking.
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> Most things i mentioned can be solved by a updated firmware.
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> Keep up the good work!
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> -Jonas
Dear Jonas,
I've tested all card before to send but, I'm no sure what is wrong. I will send email to solve it.
Just I guess that if your APPLE2 is for PAL monitor not NTSC.
And Do you have issues on both bluetooth dongle?
SD DISK][ Emulator isn't considered work with accelerator card, sorry, I don't have accelerator and disn't considered it. Due to timing different, It may not work properly.
But, I tested it with laser128 EX (Faster speed)version, it works fine there.
I don't know if I could apply for different I/O speed slot.
The board layout,
Yes, it needs more improvement as you mentioned.
And rotary encoder, I like it than button, it is good for file selection and load maybe simple button type also could be an option.
External LCD, It need to make. I planed but, don't progress much.
And DISK mapping,
It wasn't design for mapping way. sorry for it.
And I didn't think it is only good for who having deeper knowledge of electronics. if it looks complicated for general APPLE2 lovers, I have to make more simple.
I feel as received a lots of homework :)
Thanks for your comments and concern.
ian kim
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