AndrewGrant Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hi all, A couple of months ago I saw on the forum a post which told people about an IDE USB drive which couldreplace the floppy disc drive on a 500 series. I remember thinking at the time that it looked pretty usefulbut never got around to buying it. Anyway, now it would be very useful and could do with it as the IDE to USB adaptor I've got doesn't appearto work. I could really do with backing up my drive and doing this by floppy will take a very long time! I don't seem to be able to find the thread anymore, perhaps it is nested inside another thread and my searchterms aren't specific enough. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks, Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRW Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hi Andrew, I don't know about USB IDE drives, but I did once get USB pen drives working on a 520 via the USB ports. You had to plug in the drive before turning on, and turn off before unplugging it, but for backing up purposes, it would work. I'll see if I can dig out my old instructions/drivers. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGrant Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hi Andrew, I don't know about USB IDE drives, but I did once get USB pen drives working on a 520 via the USB ports. You had to plug in the drive before turning on, and turn off before unplugging it, but for backing up purposes, it would work. I'll see if I can dig out my old instructions/drivers. Ian Thanks Ian.....that would be great. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlinford Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I also recall seeing something similar, but possibly not here. As I have as little as possible to do with the 500 series these days I didn't note down the details though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGrant Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 I also recall seeing something similar, but possibly not here. As I have as little as possible to do with the 500 series these days I didn't note down the details though... I'm pretty sure it was on TBR. It was the same size as a standard 3.5" floppy disk drive which replaced the console floppy drive. It plugged in the same way, with a standard IDE 40pin cable.I remember reading that someone was going to buy one and then report back, after this I lost track of the topic. Cheers, Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRW Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I also recall seeing something similar, but possibly not here. As I have as little as possible to do with the 500 series these days I didn't note down the details though... I'm pretty sure it was on TBR. It was the same size as a standard 3.5" floppy disk drive which replaced the console floppy drive. It plugged in the same way, with a standard IDE 40pin cable.I remember reading that someone was going to buy one and then report back, after this I lost track of the topic. Cheers, Andrew It was definately on here- are you sure the desk was a 500-series? I have a vague recollection it was something froggy...? E2A:Aha! Damn search filters are being sneaky limiting results to 30 days! Was it this topic which is about Pearls?http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=49015&st=0&p=407026&hl=floppy&fromsearch=1entry407026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGrant Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 It was definately on here- are you sure the desk was a 500-series? I have a vague recollection it was something froggy...? E2A:Aha! Damn search filters are being sneaky limiting results to 30 days! Was it this topic which is about Pearls?http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=49015&st=0&p=407026&hl=floppy&fromsearch=1entry407026 Oh no, I fear that was it. Bugger! My memory is failing me.... I just tried plugging a USB memory stick into my console and it didn't appear to recognise it. I did once hear thoughthat White Light 520s have had something done to them so that they can read USB sticks, so I'm sure it's possible. Looks like I'm going to have to do all the files through DOS onto floppy. I have tried previously installing the OLE on to my Mac using Virtual PC and then copying the folders across using IOFTPDOSbut I couldn't get this to work. I also tried similarly using the DOS Box method but again had no luck. Can anyone suggest another method? Cheers, Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRW Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 ...snip... I just tried plugging a USB memory stick into my console and it didn't appear to recognise it. I did once hear thoughthat White Light 520s have had something done to them so that they can read USB sticks, so I'm sure it's possible. Looks like I'm going to have to do all the files through DOS onto floppy. ...snip... It won't work unless you load the correct USB drivers at startup (What I have on my own OLE computer) I'll have a look and let you know how to do it when I get a spare half hour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I think this was the thread I did buy one, and I'm waiting on it arriving. When it arrives, Ill try it out, but won't be able to test on anything other than a PC. If someone wants to borrow it to try it (subject to a deposit), I'll update when it arrives and you can PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oovis Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I also recall seeing something similar, but possibly not here. As I have as little as possible to do with the 500 series these days I didn't note down the details though...Is there an award for Most Pointless Post Of The Year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGrant Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 A little update..... I was able to borrow a laptop which was running Windows 98 and install the OLE and the IOPFTDOS programme. It took a little time for me to figure it out but I imagine someone with more knowledge of FTPing through DOS would find it a doddle. All files are now backed up. These two PDFs helped :#1#2 Many thanks to the Royal Court Theatre for the loan of the computer!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Just to let y'all know, the USB floppy drive has arrived (minus any instructions!) I think I remember reading somewhere that the USB stick has to be split into 1.44Mb partitions, and the buttons on the front of the drive select which one of the numerous partitions is currently in use. I haven't got chance to try it myself at the moment. If anybody wants to borrow it to try it out (subject to a £20 deposit and P+P costs) drop me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.