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Re: Smonson's untitled simple harddisk project
Posted: 02 Aug 2020 13:22
by Smonson
Aha, I actually just fixed another bug (typical, right after posting) and now ICD Pro detects the size OK and begins the format process. Finally I can tick that off the list. Next, I have to implement some of the 10-byte SCSI commands that ICD needs.
Re: Smonson's untitled simple harddisk project
Posted: 02 Aug 2020 13:58
by Icky
Nice work @Smonson :thumbup: Interesting project.
Re: Smonson's untitled simple harddisk project
Posted: 02 Aug 2020 16:34
by adam
Interesting stuff, please keep posting:)
Re: Smonson's untitled simple harddisk project
Posted: 04 Aug 2020 11:06
by Smonson
Right - I've got it working enough to install the ICD boot loader, and start using it. It's pretty cool to have it running.
I had a couple of occurrences of a write error on sector 34 while copying files in the GEM desktop, but it didn't seem to corrupt the drive or the files... not sure what's so special about sector 34!
I'm refactoring a bunch of code to make all the error-handling more robust and spec-conformant.
I have a plan for how to make the next revision way faster without having to use more expensive chips (might even go cheaper). Needs more R&D first.
Re: Smonson's untitled simple harddisk project
Posted: 26 Apr 2021 12:52
by Smonson
I managed to get
two footprints backwards in this new prototype! But fortunately, nothing that can't be overcome with a little creative thinking...
hd2-1.jpg
Re: Smonson's untitled simple harddisk project
Posted: 26 Apr 2021 13:23
by Badwolf
Smonson wrote: 26 Apr 2021 12:52
I managed to get
two footprints backwards in this new prototype! But fortunately, nothing that can't be overcome with a little creative thinking...
Screenshot 2021-04-26 at 13.22.04 (2).png
Genius!
BW
Re: Smonson's untitled simple harddisk project
Posted: 26 Apr 2021 13:27
by Smonson
Lucky for me it wasn't one of the many-pinned packages :lol:
hd2-2.jpg
Re: Smonson's untitled simple harddisk project
Posted: 26 Apr 2021 13:50
by PhilC
That's too tidy for a bodge.
Re: Smonson's untitled simple harddisk project
Posted: 26 Apr 2021 14:22
by Icky
PhilC wrote: 26 Apr 2021 13:50
That's too tidy for a bodge.
Elegant solution I think is the term here :) Nice fix
@Smonson
Re: Smonson's untitled simple harddisk project
Posted: 26 Apr 2021 16:40
by DoG
Looks like a turtle. :lol: