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by Derek_Stewart
Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: Snagged an Aurora!
Replies: 12
Views: 339

Re: Snagged an Aurora!

Hi, Qbranch adapters all were hot glued, I remember buyina Q40 ftom them, the 1st in UK, the VGA cable had hot glue all over the 15 pin VGA connector, there was a broken wire in the hot glue, this took a long time to find. Not good when this was at a Quanta Workshop in Bristol, with many people watc...
by Derek_Stewart
Thu Nov 30, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: Compatibles Corner
Topic: Q68 support thread
Replies: 244
Views: 79903

Re: Q68 support thread

I am now able to easily format and partition FAT16 cards using Linux MINT. I can now create 4 primary partitions that can be read in slot 2, but when I tried to use the latest version (V3.38) of SMSQ for Q68 I found that, in the FAT device settings, Fat1_ is blanked out. I am thus unable to set Fat...
by Derek_Stewart
Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:50 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: 720 sectrors
Replies: 5
Views: 198

Re: 720 sectrors

Hi,

I used have this problem when using CST and Sandy expansion cards with Disk interfaces. But all these issues seemed to go away once I got a Trump Card. I then, used Miracle Systems hardware with no problems.
by Derek_Stewart
Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: Snagged an Aurora!
Replies: 12
Views: 339

Re: Snagged an Aurora!

The Qubesoft adapter, was a cable, not seen the one in the picture, looks a little rough, so maybe it is Qbranch
by Derek_Stewart
Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: The Off-Topic Section
Topic: Today I Received...
Replies: 566
Views: 189307

Re: Today I Received...

Hi,

Bought this locally:
STFM-1.jpg
I have an Extended 4 QL Emulator board, whivh should run SMSQ/E or Level Edrivers.

I aldo have a SMS2 cartridge, which shoukd run in the ST High Resolution mode i
Black and White.
by Derek_Stewart
Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: Snagged an Aurora!
Replies: 12
Views: 339

Re: Snagged an Aurora!

Hi, Qubbesoft used to sell an Aurora ROM Port to QL ROM Port adapter, which was just an 34 pin IDC cable at the Aurora connector, connecting pin 3-32 which corresponds to the QL ROM Port. Look in the Autora Manual, where the comparison of the Aurora Enhanced ROM Port and QL ROM Port. Aurora_Rom_Port...
by Derek_Stewart
Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:14 pm
Forum: Help for New Users
Topic: Trying to transfer basic file from Mac to QL via Serial
Replies: 14
Views: 284

Re: Trying to transfer basic file from Mac to QL via Serial

Hi, If you lose the vMap documentation, look on the vDrive web site. vMap: https://vdrivezx.com/vmap/ vDriveQL: https://vdrivezx.com/downloads/ The issue with the vDriveQL, is that the unit connects to the QL external Microdrive port. Microdrives are daisy-chained, so that MDV1, MDV2 must installed ...
by Derek_Stewart
Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: QLUB Adapter - Initial Release...
Replies: 198
Views: 52177

Re: QLUB Adapter - Initial Release...

Hi Martyn, After reading you "Networking the QL Part 1" , I was interested in the ability to store Spectrum software on a QL server and a QL Spectrum emulator able to access other Spectrum via the QLAN. With regards, the building new QLUB units, I have 5 Teensy 2++ units and 17 PCBs for th...
by Derek_Stewart
Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: QIMSI
Replies: 48
Views: 3288

Re: QIMSI

Hi is the QIMSI board compatible with GoldCard and SuperGoldCard ? Regards, Massimino i have installed mine in a QL+Goldcard and it works perfectly. Also tested it in QL+SuperGoldcard, and it works. I have not tested it in my QL+QUBIDE, but I believe it's incompatible with that. I have my QIMSI run...
by Derek_Stewart
Mon Nov 27, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: QLUB Adapter - Initial Release...
Replies: 198
Views: 52177

Re: QLUB Adapter - Initial Release...

Hi napsternds! I have an updated driver almost ready for release for the QLUB. It works very nicely with both QPC2 and, especially, QEmulator. I use it regularly to transfer files back and forth between my QLs, Spectrums and PC+QLUB+QL Emulators, using either the normal peer-to-peer method, or, if ...