Emax

Just remembered, I sold all my other CF cards with my old camera a few years ago :-/



--- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "mcnik_k" <nikkinloch@...> wrote:
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> Just tried with another version of the SE HD OS on floppy, same problem.
> 
> I did just double check all connections and jumpers. Jumpers set as per http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/some-install-related-pics/pcd-50b-in-an-emax-1-rack-note-the-stripe-position-on-the-cable-and-there-is-only-1-jumper-to-set-termination/ , SCSI cable pin 1 to connection 1 (to the rear) on digital board, and pin 1 on SCSI card reader.
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> Tried with 256MB card, no luck, tried with 128MB card, no luck... you think the cards are too big? I have some smaller ones kicking about *somewhere* round here! Haven't looked at them for years.
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> I have an old computer with a SCSI card in it, I presume it will have an internal connection I can use with the same cable if I need to update the firmware. Found possible link to updated firmware at bottom of thread at http://www.emusonacid.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3637
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> Don't want to mess about flashing firmware though unless that is really the problem!
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> --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, Ted Summers <djtbs1@> wrote:
> >
> > Well- not having seen your setups I can't speak to whether you are doing
> > anything wrong / bad cable, etc.
> > 
> > As Emax doesn't format more than 20MB, I use 32MB flash and have had no
> > problems with them.
> > I can read banks, write banks, boot from the PCD-50B.
> > Emax 1 keyboard and rack
> > Emax 2 keyboard
> > 
> > I have used these for the Emax 1:
> > http://www.ebay.com/itm/32MB-SD-Secure-Digital-Card-BQH-/370301814447?pt=Digital_Camera_Memory_Cards&hash=item5637b546af
> > 
> > 
> > I sold 37 of the PCD-50b units to group members and with the correct
> > firmware and correct jumpering these work.
> > I haven't had any of the 37 units returned....
> > 
> > SO - what firmware is in the units?
> > You will have to put it in a PC to check it.
> > 
> > I have the updater with firmware that works.
> > I can potentially post it to the group or put it somewhere and share a link.
> > 
> > But you will have to have a PC to update the drives if they have the wrong
> > firmware.... disclaimer- I am not responsible if you damage the drives.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Ted
> >
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