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SD Smart Drive for APPLE IIc
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ian kim
Jun 30, 2015, 7:49:14 AM6/30/15
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It is another Smartport Disk Emualtor for APPLE IIc and
DISKII Emualtor for //e and II+.
But, It is focusing for APPLE IIc.
It emulates Maximum 9 HDDs and 2 FDDs at the same time.
So, user Just can use with Slot number and Drive number.
It has a LCD&Dial controller for image file selection also Serial connection for accept terminal commands.
Many of functions brought from internal SD DISK][ Emualtor.
Anyway, Please watch what I'm doing there :)
http://quick09.tistory.com/category/%E2%97%86%20SD%20Smart%20Drive
Now,I'm optimizing codes and testing all of internal functions.
A Few weeks later, I can show a complete testing sets with case.
Thanks;
Ian Kim
DISKII Emualtor for //e and II+.
But, It is focusing for APPLE IIc.
It emulates Maximum 9 HDDs and 2 FDDs at the same time.
So, user Just can use with Slot number and Drive number.
It has a LCD&Dial controller for image file selection also Serial connection for accept terminal commands.
Many of functions brought from internal SD DISK][ Emualtor.
Anyway, Please watch what I'm doing there :)
http://quick09.tistory.com/category/%E2%97%86%20SD%20Smart%20Drive
Now,I'm optimizing codes and testing all of internal functions.
A Few weeks later, I can show a complete testing sets with case.
Thanks;
Ian Kim
David Jones
Jun 30, 2015, 9:19:08 AM6/30/15
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ian kim
Jun 30, 2015, 10:24:34 AM6/30/15
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Technically, It is possible to use IDE device.
but, I don't know much about the advantage of using IDE device.
I just think the SD memory card is enough for APPLE II.
Thanks;
Ian
Kevin Dady
Jun 30, 2015, 2:00:57 PM6/30/15
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ian kim
Jul 7, 2015, 11:48:11 AM7/7/15
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I'm preparing PCB and case for it.
About 2 weeks later, I can start to sell it with whole sets.
I'm testing prototype PCB with all functions what i've designed for users.
Tomorrow, I will attach picture of it.
I 'm very tired now. 12:49AM here in Korea.
Thanks
Ian Kim
About 2 weeks later, I can start to sell it with whole sets.
I'm testing prototype PCB with all functions what i've designed for users.
Tomorrow, I will attach picture of it.
I 'm very tired now. 12:49AM here in Korea.
Thanks
Ian Kim
ian kim
Jul 9, 2015, 3:17:03 AM7/9/15
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I'm testing with new PCB and case.
Please watch it.
http://quick09.tistory.com/category/%E2%97%86%20SD%20Smart%20Drive
Thank you
Ian Kim
Please watch it.
http://quick09.tistory.com/category/%E2%97%86%20SD%20Smart%20Drive
Thank you
Ian Kim
Hugh Hood
Jul 10, 2015, 12:34:58 AM7/10/15
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Ian,
You also have a very nice project with your external SD Smart Drive,
especially with its serial port menu interface. I look forward to your
continuing development and testing on it, and hope that you can post some
read / write timing tests at some point, and that also you can test it with
a IIc+.
I might make one suggestion to you -- Have you considered increasing the
size of the external case a little so that you could also mount the LCD
display and dial control in it? This would make for a more rugged product
overall and also it would be a more compact total package than it seems to
be now. Again, this is just a suggestion. I realize that all designs have
tradeoffs and constraints. This is your project and you know those tradeoffs
and constraints.
Finally, I do have a question on your serial port menu interface. I notice
that you allow selection of baud rates slower than 115,200 bps. When one of
those lower rates (say 19,200 bps) is selected, will it become the new
default rate and survive a power cycle?
Thanks.
Hugh Hood
in article ce3bbff7-b333-4a36...@googlegroups.com, ian kim at
qui...@gmail.com wrote on 7/9/15 2:17 AM:
You also have a very nice project with your external SD Smart Drive,
especially with its serial port menu interface. I look forward to your
continuing development and testing on it, and hope that you can post some
read / write timing tests at some point, and that also you can test it with
a IIc+.
I might make one suggestion to you -- Have you considered increasing the
size of the external case a little so that you could also mount the LCD
display and dial control in it? This would make for a more rugged product
overall and also it would be a more compact total package than it seems to
be now. Again, this is just a suggestion. I realize that all designs have
tradeoffs and constraints. This is your project and you know those tradeoffs
and constraints.
Finally, I do have a question on your serial port menu interface. I notice
that you allow selection of baud rates slower than 115,200 bps. When one of
those lower rates (say 19,200 bps) is selected, will it become the new
default rate and survive a power cycle?
Thanks.
Hugh Hood
in article ce3bbff7-b333-4a36...@googlegroups.com, ian kim at
qui...@gmail.com wrote on 7/9/15 2:17 AM:
ian kim
Jul 17, 2015, 4:17:09 AM7/17/15
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Hi Hugh,
Thanks for your inquiry,
SD Smart drive is a path of DISK project for APPLE II series,
I supply slot type DISK emulator for APPLE II+,//e and IIGS.
But, This project is for non slot typed APPLE II such as APPLE IIc.
The LCD&Dial is option item, If anyone want to use as simple as HDD,
they may not much need dial to select another HDD file but,FDD cases,recommanded to have it.
SD Smart Drive finally will support file selection on APPLE II Screen.
It's slow progress but, After completed, Dial&LCD is not so much needed except some cases.
It has serial data pin for serial dongle or personal DIYed serial device even can attach bluetooth dongle.
I've tested serial port of APPLE IIc and default isn't good to see data from emulator. Just 300bps is fine to see, other speed Apple lost some data.
It looks need simple terminal S/W to use it properly.
SD Smart drive can change seiral speed and keep it in EERPOM and became next default baud rates.
I'm optimizing function and considering for better speed. But, it is not forcused for speed. I forcused it for comfortable device.
I'm keep going to make a good device for APPLE IIc and would be appreciated if someone buy it from me.
Thank you
Ian kim
Thanks for your inquiry,
SD Smart drive is a path of DISK project for APPLE II series,
I supply slot type DISK emulator for APPLE II+,//e and IIGS.
But, This project is for non slot typed APPLE II such as APPLE IIc.
The LCD&Dial is option item, If anyone want to use as simple as HDD,
they may not much need dial to select another HDD file but,FDD cases,recommanded to have it.
SD Smart Drive finally will support file selection on APPLE II Screen.
It's slow progress but, After completed, Dial&LCD is not so much needed except some cases.
It has serial data pin for serial dongle or personal DIYed serial device even can attach bluetooth dongle.
I've tested serial port of APPLE IIc and default isn't good to see data from emulator. Just 300bps is fine to see, other speed Apple lost some data.
It looks need simple terminal S/W to use it properly.
SD Smart drive can change seiral speed and keep it in EERPOM and became next default baud rates.
I'm optimizing function and considering for better speed. But, it is not forcused for speed. I forcused it for comfortable device.
I'm keep going to make a good device for APPLE IIc and would be appreciated if someone buy it from me.
Thank you
Ian kim
Kevin Dady
Jul 17, 2015, 5:10:47 PM7/17/15
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also if you dig around the source code of apple game server the same code is implemented, but its in a nice little chunk by itself which can be directly copied and pasted into a IIC (or saved on disk and bloaded) stand alone of any program
Hugh Hood
Jul 18, 2015, 12:42:36 AM7/18/15
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Ian,
Thanks for your answers.
>
> SD Smart Drive finally will support file selection on APPLE II Screen.
> It's slow progress but, After completed, Dial&LCD is not so much needed except
> some cases.
>
That will be a good feature, and, as you mentioned, will greatly reduce the
need for the Dial & LCD selection option (and another or bigger case). It
also should reduce the need to access the device via its serial port.
Do you plan to offer something like the 'Software Control Mode' you offer
for your slot based 'SD DISK][ Emulator' (your manual page 26), that allows
for changing the image file under program control? I realize in that case
you access the device through its peripheral card I/O space at $C080+s0, but
with the SD Smart Drive, you may need another method. (Smartport commands?)
>
> I'm optimizing function and considering for better speed. But, it is not
> forcused for speed. I forcused it for comfortable device.
>
I understand, but after you finish optimizing for speed, please consider
listing some R/W times for various file sizes, just so potential purchasers
can evaluate your device's speed as compared to other similar products.
Your device may not need to be the fastest on the market if it has unique
features, but if it is substantially slower than that which the Smartport
(and other IIc drive emulators) is capable, it would be best to advise
potential purchasers in advance so as to avoid their disappointment.
Good luck with your SD Smart Drive. I think many IIc/IIc+ owners are
currently interested in this type of product, and we are fortunate (finally)
to have sharp, clever and responsive vendors offering it.
Regards,
Hugh Hood
in article 27a6c349-9d01-4105...@googlegroups.com, ian kim at
qui...@gmail.com wrote on 7/17/15 3:17 AM:
Thanks for your answers.
>
> SD Smart Drive finally will support file selection on APPLE II Screen.
> It's slow progress but, After completed, Dial&LCD is not so much needed except
> some cases.
>
need for the Dial & LCD selection option (and another or bigger case). It
also should reduce the need to access the device via its serial port.
Do you plan to offer something like the 'Software Control Mode' you offer
for your slot based 'SD DISK][ Emulator' (your manual page 26), that allows
for changing the image file under program control? I realize in that case
you access the device through its peripheral card I/O space at $C080+s0, but
with the SD Smart Drive, you may need another method. (Smartport commands?)
>
> I'm optimizing function and considering for better speed. But, it is not
> forcused for speed. I forcused it for comfortable device.
>
listing some R/W times for various file sizes, just so potential purchasers
can evaluate your device's speed as compared to other similar products.
Your device may not need to be the fastest on the market if it has unique
features, but if it is substantially slower than that which the Smartport
(and other IIc drive emulators) is capable, it would be best to advise
potential purchasers in advance so as to avoid their disappointment.
Good luck with your SD Smart Drive. I think many IIc/IIc+ owners are
currently interested in this type of product, and we are fortunate (finally)
to have sharp, clever and responsive vendors offering it.
Regards,
Hugh Hood
in article 27a6c349-9d01-4105...@googlegroups.com, ian kim at
qui...@gmail.com wrote on 7/17/15 3:17 AM:
ian kim
Nov 15, 2015, 8:35:55 PM11/15/15
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Dear all,
I'm selling it on eBay and my home page.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281845670398?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
eBay takes some costs but, if your order direct on my home page,
It will be a cheaper price.
http://quick09.tistory.com/1264
And, Menu driven fuction is slow progressing due to lack of time and knowledge for the Smartport control sorry for it.
Thanks & Regards;
Ian Kim
I'm selling it on eBay and my home page.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281845670398?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
eBay takes some costs but, if your order direct on my home page,
It will be a cheaper price.
http://quick09.tistory.com/1264
And, Menu driven fuction is slow progressing due to lack of time and knowledge for the Smartport control sorry for it.
Thanks & Regards;
Ian Kim
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