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from: Roger Schmidt
date: 2009-03-07 16:44:20
subject: Re: DISK ][

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
>
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