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to: Pekka Takala
from: Harry Potter
date: 2017-08-07 07:42:18
subject: Re: XM1541 cable issues with HDD64 and SC

On Monday, August 7, 2017 at 8:42:48 AM UTC-4, Pekka Takala wrote:
> > I'm not totally sure what cable I have, but I got it from the
maker of 64hdd.
>
> Then it should be OK. What kind of computer are you using with the cable
> (laptop, desktop)? Are you using usb -> parallel converter? Is the cable
> connected to motherboard LPT or a daughterboard LPT? In what mode the
> LPT port is?
> >
Motherboard.  I think enhanced.

> > I'm using device 9 for the connection.
> OK. Check also that there is _no_ 64 hdd device on device 8.

There is none.

> > Is turning off the C64C good enough?
>
> It should be, but you are on safe side if you disconnect it.
> >
I did that.  Or I think I did that.

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