USB Floppy Emulator for Lecroy Waverunner Scope - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2019, 09:49:12 pm
content: Hi everyone,I´m Looking for an emulator like this:This was from ipcas- we ordered one to test it in a scope and it´s working fine.Unfortunately, we´re waiting too long with order more from ipcas - the corporation doesn´t exist anymore.Looking in eBay for this makes me confused - The need is a slimline housing, 1.44mb, 26-pole ffc connection.Any advice would be welcome.Martin

author: syau
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 30, 2019, 01:30:55 am
content: Quote from: Martin72 on June 29, 2019, 09:49:12 pmAliexpress has something similar (I haven’t tried it nor any connection with the seller)SFRM72-DU26 720K USB Floppy Drive Emulator for BARUDAN BENS Embroidery Machinehttps://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/b1KhyAmM

author: finos
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 30, 2019, 04:11:08 am
content: Gootek floppy emulator is a must!

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 30, 2019, 02:38:49 pm
content: Hi,QuoteThank You, they also got the 1,44MB 26pin FFC Version there:https://de.aliexpress.com/item/32818409428.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.2.793f4d82O7apTL&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_3_10065_10068_10547_319_317_10548_10696_10084_453_10083_454_10618_10304_10307_10820_10821_537_10302_536_10843_10059_10884_10887_321_322_10103%2Csearchweb201603_52%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=0b17a067-9b59-4c8e-b280-fb1180fc2523-0&algo_pvid=0b17a067-9b59-4c8e-b280-fb1180fc2523&transAbTest=ae803_3It seems, it´s the only one worldwide - Price is good but the delivery time will kill me....Nevertheless, an order is placed and I´ll post here my experience, if it will function proper in the lecroy.

author: JacobPilsen
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 30, 2019, 06:08:37 pm
content: You can get little inspiration from this master's thesis:https://www.vutbr.cz/www_base/zav_prace_soubor_verejne.php?file_id=53763(only in czech language)

author: shakalnokturn
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 30, 2019, 11:14:17 pm
content: There was a recent interesting topic on the "LecroyOwnersGroup". I'll let you search for it...To summarise: The " HxC" retro-computer fans have released their own firmware to the widely and cheaply available Gotek (and rebrands) floppy emulators.To be checked: Possibly works on many emulator models as they all seem to use the same STM microcontroller.

author: shakalnokturn
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 30, 2019, 11:39:25 pm
content: I've never tested it myself and are not affiliated to HxC2001.They sell their alternative firmware 10-12€, I'm sure they put a lot of hard work into it.http://torlus.com/floppy/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=1683&p=11486#p16455

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 01, 2019, 02:15:08 am
content: http://www.rudiswiki.de/wiki9/HxCFloppyDiskEmulator

author: apblog
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 01, 2019, 02:58:38 pm
content: It might be easier to buy a USB floppy drive for your PC and just use actual floppies. That's what I do.

author: eb4eqa
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2019, 06:27:37 am
content: Hi Martin72,I had a cheap GOTEK unit that was unable to install in the Waverunner no matter what I tried. A few months ago (years after the initial try) I knew about Torlus and purchased the firmware (they heave a prety clever anty-copy mechanism, I liked it). I can't remember the exact details but I had to solder two resistos in the emulator, the forums are very helpful:http://torlus.com/floppy/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=675I am attaching the HXCSDFE.CFG file that works in my LT342 just in case it is of any help.I was able to find a replacement belt for the original drive but using the USB drive, even with the hassle of the little disk browser utility, is a lot more convenient.Regards,Roberto EB4EQA

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2019, 04:39:35 pm
content: Thank You for the useful informations !Martin