pmpddytim Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I recently finished Flack's book "Commodork: Sordid Tales from a BBS Junkie" (Highly recommended) and it got my Commodore passion going again. I have a hard time finding software though. Is there a way to hook a 1541 floppy drive to my computer so that I can write game files to a blank floppy disk? I know I could do emulation but its just not the same. So any info on if this is possible would be much appreciated. Also if anyone (Preferably in the OKC area) has a spare, working, reasonably priced 1541 I could use another. Just drop me a PM. -Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 (edited) Is there a way to hook a 1541 floppy drive to my computer so that I can write game files to a blank floppy disk? I know I could do emulation but its just not the same. So any info on if this is possible would be much appreciated. Sure, you need a computer that can boot to DOS (or equivalent) and has a true parallel port, a copy of Star Commander, and an XE1541 cable. And some .D64 disk images (or individual .prg files), and of course a 1541 drive You can make your own XE1541 or order one from Joe Forsters X1541 shop or Nicholas Coplin's 64HDD site. Attached is the latest version of Star Commander that I have. sc08315b.zip Edited December 31, 2006 by remowilliams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodos8 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 You need an XE1541 cable to hook the drive to your PC's parallel port, and software to access it such as star commander. You should be able to do a web search and find info on this subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kroko Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 You could also have a look at CBM4WIN if you don't want to use plain DOS. You will need a XA1541, XM1541, XAP1541 or XMP1541 cable in order to connect the drive with your PC. http://www.trikaliotis.net/cbm4win.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTAtari Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Build an XE1541. It is very simple and requires no soldering if you use crimp connectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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