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HxC USB Emulator Guide <br>
(work in progress)
== Installing ==
Just plug in the board normally using the usb-cable and windows (Vista 64 bit) will launch update and download and install the right drivers (also drivers are available at the site, see links).
== The software ==
Better get the latest emulator software from the site (see links). Just un-zip the software to where you want it and run the executable to launch the Emulator.
== Powering ==
The board is powered by the usb cable.
== Setting up ==
1. Make sure power is off on the pc. <br>
2. On the cpc side plug it in as you would with a external drive. Note that amstrad ribbon cables can be a bit hard fitting into the emulator board socket. But being a bit gentle it fits ok. Also note that you may need to fit it "udside down" of what is suggested. <br>
3. Plug in the usb cable and launch the emulator. Set option to DF1 (assuming you are using the emulator externally as a second drive). <br>
4. If you have a DDI also turn it on. <br>
5. Finally turn on the amstrad.
== General use ==
1. Click on the big "load" button and select your DSK file. <br>
2. Better insert a 3" in any other drive you may have. <br>
3. Use |B to switch to B drive. <br>
4. Have fun.
== Q&A ==
Q: I tried using CAT or |B but the whole thing is kinda frozen, also all 4 light are on and I can see that the tracks keep changing in the pc emulator? <br>
A: You probably have the ribbon cable in reverse. Turn everything off and plug the ribbon in again in reverse. <br>
Q: I used |B but now Im getting a read error/disc missing? <br>
A: Did you forget to put a 3" floppy in the other drive?
== Links ==
Download the latest emulator software here: <br>
http://hxc2001.free.fr/floppy_drive_emulator/index.html#SoftwareFloppyemulator
(work in progress)
== Installing ==
Just plug in the board normally using the usb-cable and windows (Vista 64 bit) will launch update and download and install the right drivers (also drivers are available at the site, see links).
== The software ==
Better get the latest emulator software from the site (see links). Just un-zip the software to where you want it and run the executable to launch the Emulator.
== Powering ==
The board is powered by the usb cable.
== Setting up ==
1. Make sure power is off on the pc. <br>
2. On the cpc side plug it in as you would with a external drive. Note that amstrad ribbon cables can be a bit hard fitting into the emulator board socket. But being a bit gentle it fits ok. Also note that you may need to fit it "udside down" of what is suggested. <br>
3. Plug in the usb cable and launch the emulator. Set option to DF1 (assuming you are using the emulator externally as a second drive). <br>
4. If you have a DDI also turn it on. <br>
5. Finally turn on the amstrad.
== General use ==
1. Click on the big "load" button and select your DSK file. <br>
2. Better insert a 3" in any other drive you may have. <br>
3. Use |B to switch to B drive. <br>
4. Have fun.
== Q&A ==
Q: I tried using CAT or |B but the whole thing is kinda frozen, also all 4 light are on and I can see that the tracks keep changing in the pc emulator? <br>
A: You probably have the ribbon cable in reverse. Turn everything off and plug the ribbon in again in reverse. <br>
Q: I used |B but now Im getting a read error/disc missing? <br>
A: Did you forget to put a 3" floppy in the other drive?
== Links ==
Download the latest emulator software here: <br>
http://hxc2001.free.fr/floppy_drive_emulator/index.html#SoftwareFloppyemulator
