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Mike, Yes your project is exactly what I was looking for! Can I join you effort? Roger > Hi Roger, > > I'm working on a DOS 3.3 compatible implementation that interfaces > from a DISK ][ to PC. Current state of the design can read and write > any sector on a DOS 3.3 disk as well as format a disk(though formating > isn't very reliable, just yet). My PC interface needs a lot of work, > but I consider that the less challenging part of this project. > > http://www.willegal.net/appleii/appleii-disk-int.htm > > An amazingly complete description of the Disk II technology is in the > book. "Understanding the Apple II". > > http://a2central.com/?p=1157 > > You could probably implement an interface with the information in this > book, alone. I did refer to Apples RWTS firmware and actual hardware > a few times, but it mostly just confirmed what was described in the > book. > > Also there is a commented disassembly of the RWTS driver (minus format > function) floating around the web. I plan to put up my commented > disassembly of the format function when I get around to getting the OK > from the person that I borrowed the original #defines from. > > Regards, > Mike WIllegal > > > On Mar 6, 3:12 pm, Roger Schmidt wrote: >> Has anyone ever made like a DISK ][ to another interface. I have read >> some of the documentation on the net and cant see why it isnt >> possible?!? Or am I just kidding myself? >> >> Where can i get a schematic of the DISK][ interface card? >> >> Does anyone have a bin or decompile of the PROM on the interfacecard? >> >> Roger > --- SBBSecho 2.12-Win32* Origin: Derby City Gateway (1:2320/0) SEEN-BY: 10/1 3 34/999 120/228 123/500 128/2 140/1 222/2 226/0 236/150 249/303 SEEN-BY: 250/306 261/20 38 100 1404 1406 1410 1418 266/1413 280/1027 320/119 SEEN-BY: 393/11 396/45 633/260 267 712/848 800/432 801/161 189 2222/700 SEEN-BY: 2320/100 105 200 2905/0 @PATH: 2320/0 100 261/38 633/260 267 |
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