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New Emax II user

2012-09-25 by sofad_1999

Hi all,

I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it wasn't such a good deal after all....

FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI floppy drive.

I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14 OS disks using EMXP

When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get the following messages:

Checking Floppy

Loading Software

Disk Not Formatted

and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted

I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red lights on STOP and RECORD.

None of the buttons are functional.

I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the Floppy to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem? I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the problem.

Thanks

Tony

Re: [emax] New Emax II user

2012-09-25 by jammie

if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot from the hd

dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os

disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing a floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the floppy drive is shot

do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean

which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives

none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: sofad_1999 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
  Subject: [emax] New Emax II user


    
  Hi all,

  I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it wasn't such a good deal after all....

  FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI floppy drive.

  I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14 OS disks using EMXP

  When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get the following messages:

  Checking Floppy

  Loading Software

  Disk Not Formatted

  and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted

  I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red lights on STOP and RECORD.

  None of the buttons are functional.

  I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the Floppy to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.

  Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem? I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the problem.

  Thanks

  Tony



  

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Re: [emax] New Emax II user

2012-09-25 by Tony Court

Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.

I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.

If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)

Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
HD when I get home tonight.

I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as well?

Tony

On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
> from the hd
>
> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
>
> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing a
> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
> floppy drive is shot
>
> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
>
> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
>
> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: sofad_1999
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
>
> Hi all,
>
> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
> wasn't such a good deal after all....
>
> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI floppy
> drive.
>
> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
> OS disks using EMXP
>
> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get the
> following messages:
>
> Checking Floppy
>
> Loading Software
>
> Disk Not Formatted
>
> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
>
> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red lights
> on STOP and RECORD.
>
> None of the buttons are functional.
>
> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the Floppy
> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
>
> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
> problem.
>
> Thanks
>
> Tony
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>  
>


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Re: [emax] New Emax II user

2012-09-25 by Ted Summers

Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
and try and boot from it.
You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.

Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
High-density disk.

or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
work for you.

Regards,
Ted



On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:

> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
>
> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
>
> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
>
> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
> HD when I get home tonight.
>
> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
> well?
>
> Tony
>
> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
> >wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
> > from the hd
> >
> > dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
> >
> > disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
> a
> > floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
> > floppy drive is shot
> >
> > do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
> >
> > which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> >
> > none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: sofad_1999
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> > Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
> > wasn't such a good deal after all....
> >
> > FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
> floppy
> > drive.
> >
> > I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
> > OS disks using EMXP
> >
> > When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
> the
> > following messages:
> >
> > Checking Floppy
> >
> > Loading Software
> >
> > Disk Not Formatted
> >
> > and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> >
> > I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
> lights
> > on STOP and RECORD.
> >
> > None of the buttons are functional.
> >
> > I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
> > difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
> Floppy
> > to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
> >
> > Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
> > I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
> > prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
> > problem.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Tony
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>
> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>


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Re: [emax] New Emax II user

2012-09-27 by Tony Court

So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected) to see if it would boot from HD.

Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.

I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the relevant holes.

Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(

I look forward to your replies!

Tony


On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:

> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
> and try and boot from it.
> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
> 
> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
> High-density disk.
> 
> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
> work for you.
> 
> Regards,
> Ted
> 
> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:
> 
> > Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
> >
> > I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
> > was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
> >
> > If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
> > do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
> > currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
> > willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
> >
> > Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
> > HD when I get home tonight.
> >
> > I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
> > full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
> > well?
> >
> > Tony
> >
> > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
> > >wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
> > > from the hd
> > >
> > > dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
> > >
> > > disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
> > a
> > > floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
> > > floppy drive is shot
> > >
> > > do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
> > >
> > > which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> > >
> > > none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: sofad_1999
> > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> > > Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
> > > wasn't such a good deal after all....
> > >
> > > FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
> > floppy
> > > drive.
> > >
> > > I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
> > > OS disks using EMXP
> > >
> > > When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
> > the
> > > following messages:
> > >
> > > Checking Floppy
> > >
> > > Loading Software
> > >
> > > Disk Not Formatted
> > >
> > > and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> > >
> > > I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
> > lights
> > > on STOP and RECORD.
> > >
> > > None of the buttons are functional.
> > >
> > > I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
> > > difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
> > Floppy
> > > to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
> > >
> > > Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
> > > I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
> > > prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
> > > problem.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Tony
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >
> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> 
> 


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Re: [emax] New Emax II user

2012-09-27 by jammie

sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive

as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of definetly put the os on it

have you tried removing the scsi cable

and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tony Court 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user


    

  So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected) to see if it would boot from HD.

  Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.

  I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the relevant holes.

  Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(

  I look forward to your replies!

  Tony

  On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:

  > Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
  > You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
  > that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
  > As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
  > and try and boot from it.
  > You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
  > Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
  > 
  > Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
  > So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
  > High-density disk.
  > 
  > or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
  > work for you.
  > 
  > Regards,
  > Ted
  > 
  > On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:
  > 
  > > Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
  > >
  > > I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
  > > was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
  > >
  > > If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
  > > do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
  > > currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
  > > willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
  > >
  > > Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
  > > HD when I get home tonight.
  > >
  > > I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
  > > full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
  > > well?
  > >
  > > Tony
  > >
  > > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
  > > >wrote:
  > >
  > > > **
  > > >
  > > >
  > > > if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
  > > > from the hd
  > > >
  > > > dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
  > > >
  > > > disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
  > > a
  > > > floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
  > > > floppy drive is shot
  > > >
  > > > do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
  > > >
  > > > which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
  > > >
  > > > none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
  > > >
  > > >
  > > > ----- Original Message -----
  > > > From: sofad_1999
  > > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
  > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
  > > > Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
  > > >
  > > > Hi all,
  > > >
  > > > I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
  > > > wasn't such a good deal after all....
  > > >
  > > > FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
  > > floppy
  > > > drive.
  > > >
  > > > I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
  > > > OS disks using EMXP
  > > >
  > > > When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
  > > the
  > > > following messages:
  > > >
  > > > Checking Floppy
  > > >
  > > > Loading Software
  > > >
  > > > Disk Not Formatted
  > > >
  > > > and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
  > > >
  > > > I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
  > > lights
  > > > on STOP and RECORD.
  > > >
  > > > None of the buttons are functional.
  > > >
  > > > I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
  > > > difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
  > > Floppy
  > > > to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
  > > >
  > > > Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
  > > > I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
  > > > prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
  > > > problem.
  > > >
  > > > Thanks
  > > >
  > > > Tony
  > > >
  > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  > > >
  > > >
  > > >
  > >
  > >
  > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > > ------------------------------------
  > >
  > > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
  > >
  > > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > 
  > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  > 
  > 

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Re: [emax] New Emax II user

2012-09-27 by Ted Summers

SCSI isn't required to operate the unit.
A SCSI capable OS will still boot a unit with SCSI from floppy if a HD is
not attached, as long as the PAL is there.

Otherwise you get "Wrong Software" or something like that.



On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
>
> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS
> floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also
> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected)
> to see if it would boot from HD.
>
> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the
> hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
>
> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the
> relevant holes.
>
> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue?
> Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
>
> I look forward to your replies!
>
> Tony
>
> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
> > You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
> > that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
> > As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP
> utilities
> > and try and boot from it.
> > You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
> > Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
> >
> > Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
> > So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
> > High-density disk.
> >
> > or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
> > work for you.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Ted
> >
> > On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
> > >
> > > I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected
> and
> > > was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you
> know.
> > >
> > > If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is
> fried....
> > > do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
> > > currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer,
> but am
> > > willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
> > >
> > > Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS
> on the
> > > HD when I get home tonight.
> > >
> > > I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip
> disks
> > > full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
> > > well?
> > >
> > > Tony
> > >
> > > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
> > > >wrote:
> > >
> > > > **
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should
> boot
> > > > from the hd
> > > >
> > > > dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
> > > >
> > > > disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is
> doing
> > > a
> > > > floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk
> or the
> > > > floppy drive is shot
> > > >
> > > > do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
> > > >
> > > > which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> > > >
> > > > none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: sofad_1999
> > > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> > > > Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> > > >
> > > > Hi all,
> > > >
> > > > I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if
> it
> > > > wasn't such a good deal after all....
> > > >
> > > > FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
> > > floppy
> > > > drive.
> > > >
> > > > I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional
> 2.14
> > > > OS disks using EMXP
> > > >
> > > > When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I
> get
> > > the
> > > > following messages:
> > > >
> > > > Checking Floppy
> > > >
> > > > Loading Software
> > > >
> > > > Disk Not Formatted
> > > >
> > > > and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> > > >
> > > > I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
> > > lights
> > > > on STOP and RECORD.
> > > >
> > > > None of the buttons are functional.
> > > >
> > > > I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that
> makes a
> > > > difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
> > > Floppy
> > > > to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
> > > >
> > > > Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the
> problem?
> > > > I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
> > > > prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely
> the
> > > > problem.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Tony
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------------
> > >
> > > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> > >
> > > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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Re: [emax] New Emax II user

2012-09-27 by Tony Court

I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(

I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from route66studios and see if that fixes things.

I'll report back when I've tested it :)

Thanks again for your help.

Tony


On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
> 
> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of definetly put the os on it
> 
> have you tried removing the scsi cable
> 
> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Tony Court 
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> 
> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected) to see if it would boot from HD.
> 
> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
> 
> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the relevant holes.
> 
> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
> 
> I look forward to your replies!
> 
> Tony
> 
> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> 
> > Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
> > You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
> > that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
> > As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
> > and try and boot from it.
> > You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
> > Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
> > 
> > Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
> > So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
> > High-density disk.
> > 
> > or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
> > work for you.
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Ted
> > 
> > On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:
> > 
> > > Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
> > >
> > > I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
> > > was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
> > >
> > > If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
> > > do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
> > > currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
> > > willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
> > >
> > > Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
> > > HD when I get home tonight.
> > >
> > > I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
> > > full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
> > > well?
> > >
> > > Tony
> > >
> > > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk
> > > >wrote:
> > >
> > > > **
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
> > > > from the hd
> > > >
> > > > dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
> > > >
> > > > disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
> > > a
> > > > floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
> > > > floppy drive is shot
> > > >
> > > > do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
> > > >
> > > > which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> > > >
> > > > none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: sofad_1999
> > > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> > > > Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> > > >
> > > > Hi all,
> > > >
> > > > I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
> > > > wasn't such a good deal after all....
> > > >
> > > > FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
> > > floppy
> > > > drive.
> > > >
> > > > I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
> > > > OS disks using EMXP
> > > >
> > > > When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
> > > the
> > > > following messages:
> > > >
> > > > Checking Floppy
> > > >
> > > > Loading Software
> > > >
> > > > Disk Not Formatted
> > > >
> > > > and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> > > >
> > > > I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
> > > lights
> > > > on STOP and RECORD.
> > > >
> > > > None of the buttons are functional.
> > > >
> > > > I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
> > > > difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
> > > Floppy
> > > > to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
> > > >
> > > > Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
> > > > I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
> > > > prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
> > > > problem.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Tony
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------------
> > >
> > > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> > >
> > > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > 
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Re: [emax] New Emax II user

2012-09-27 by jammie

i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive

the costing wont be much different
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tony Court 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user


    
  I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(

  I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from route66studios and see if that fixes things.

  I'll report back when I've tested it :)

  Thanks again for your help.

  Tony

  On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:

  > sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
  > 
  > as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of definetly put the os on it
  > 
  > have you tried removing the scsi cable
  > 
  > and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
  > ----- Original Message ----- 
  > From: Tony Court 
  > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
  > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
  > 
  > So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected) to see if it would boot from HD.
  > 
  > Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
  > 
  > I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the relevant holes.
  > 
  > Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
  > 
  > I look forward to your replies!
  > 
  > Tony
  > 
  > On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
  > 
  > > Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
  > > You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
  > > that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
  > > As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
  > > and try and boot from it.
  > > You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
  > > Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
  > > 
  > > Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
  > > So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
  > > High-density disk.
  > > 
  > > or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
  > > work for you.
  > > 
  > > Regards,
  > > Ted
  > > 
  > > On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:
  > > 
  > > > Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
  > > >
  > > > I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
  > > > was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
  > > >
  > > > If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
  > > > do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
  > > > currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
  > > > willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
  > > >
  > > > Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
  > > > HD when I get home tonight.
  > > >
  > > > I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
  > > > full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
  > > > well?
  > > >
  > > > Tony
  > > >
  > > > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
  > > > >wrote:
  > > >
  > > > > **
  > > > >
  > > > >
  > > > > if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
  > > > > from the hd
  > > > >
  > > > > dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
  > > > >
  > > > > disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
  > > > a
  > > > > floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
  > > > > floppy drive is shot
  > > > >
  > > > > do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
  > > > >
  > > > > which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
  > > > >
  > > > > none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
  > > > >
  > > > >
  > > > > ----- Original Message -----
  > > > > From: sofad_1999
  > > > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
  > > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
  > > > > Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
  > > > >
  > > > > Hi all,
  > > > >
  > > > > I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
  > > > > wasn't such a good deal after all....
  > > > >
  > > > > FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
  > > > floppy
  > > > > drive.
  > > > >
  > > > > I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
  > > > > OS disks using EMXP
  > > > >
  > > > > When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
  > > > the
  > > > > following messages:
  > > > >
  > > > > Checking Floppy
  > > > >
  > > > > Loading Software
  > > > >
  > > > > Disk Not Formatted
  > > > >
  > > > > and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
  > > > >
  > > > > I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
  > > > lights
  > > > > on STOP and RECORD.
  > > > >
  > > > > None of the buttons are functional.
  > > > >
  > > > > I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
  > > > > difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
  > > > Floppy
  > > > > to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
  > > > >
  > > > > Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
  > > > > I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
  > > > > prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
  > > > > problem.
  > > > >
  > > > > Thanks
  > > > >
  > > > > Tony
  > > > >
  > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  > > > >
  > > > >
  > > > >
  > > >
  > > >
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  > > >
  > > >
  > > >
  > > > ------------------------------------
  > > >
  > > > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
  > > >
  > > > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
  > > >
  > > >
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Re: New Emax II user

2012-09-28 by sofad_1999

any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to install.

thanks again



--- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
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>
> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
> 
> the costing wont be much different
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Tony Court 
>   To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
>   Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> 
> 
>     
>   I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
> 
>   I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from route66studios and see if that fixes things.
> 
>   I'll report back when I've tested it :)
> 
>   Thanks again for your help.
> 
>   Tony
> 
>   On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> 
>   > sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
>   > 
>   > as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of definetly put the os on it
>   > 
>   > have you tried removing the scsi cable
>   > 
>   > and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
>   > ----- Original Message ----- 
>   > From: Tony Court 
>   > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
>   > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
>   > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>   > 
>   > So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected) to see if it would boot from HD.
>   > 
>   > Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
>   > 
>   > I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the relevant holes.
>   > 
>   > Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
>   > 
>   > I look forward to your replies!
>   > 
>   > Tony
>   > 
>   > On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>   > 
>   > > Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
>   > > You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
>   > > that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
>   > > As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
>   > > and try and boot from it.
>   > > You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
>   > > Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
>   > > 
>   > > Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
>   > > So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
>   > > High-density disk.
>   > > 
>   > > or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
>   > > work for you.
>   > > 
>   > > Regards,
>   > > Ted
>   > > 
>   > > On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:
>   > > 
>   > > > Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
>   > > >
>   > > > I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
>   > > > was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
>   > > >
>   > > > If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
>   > > > do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
>   > > > currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
>   > > > willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
>   > > >
>   > > > Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
>   > > > HD when I get home tonight.
>   > > >
>   > > > I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
>   > > > full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
>   > > > well?
>   > > >
>   > > > Tony
>   > > >
>   > > > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
>   > > > >wrote:
>   > > >
>   > > > > **
>   > > > >
>   > > > >
>   > > > > if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
>   > > > > from the hd
>   > > > >
>   > > > > dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
>   > > > >
>   > > > > disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
>   > > > a
>   > > > > floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
>   > > > > floppy drive is shot
>   > > > >
>   > > > > do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
>   > > > >
>   > > > > which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
>   > > > >
>   > > > > none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
>   > > > >
>   > > > >
>   > > > > ----- Original Message -----
>   > > > > From: sofad_1999
>   > > > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>   > > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
>   > > > > Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
>   > > > >
>   > > > > Hi all,
>   > > > >
>   > > > > I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
>   > > > > wasn't such a good deal after all....
>   > > > >
>   > > > > FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
>   > > > floppy
>   > > > > drive.
>   > > > >
>   > > > > I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
>   > > > > OS disks using EMXP
>   > > > >
>   > > > > When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
>   > > > the
>   > > > > following messages:
>   > > > >
>   > > > > Checking Floppy
>   > > > >
>   > > > > Loading Software
>   > > > >
>   > > > > Disk Not Formatted
>   > > > >
>   > > > > and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
>   > > > >
>   > > > > I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
>   > > > lights
>   > > > > on STOP and RECORD.
>   > > > >
>   > > > > None of the buttons are functional.
>   > > > >
>   > > > > I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
>   > > > > difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
>   > > > Floppy
>   > > > > to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
>   > > > >
>   > > > > Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
>   > > > > I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
>   > > > > prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
>   > > > > problem.
>   > > > >
>   > > > > Thanks
>   > > > >
>   > > > > Tony
>   > > > >
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>   > > > >
>   > > > >
>   > > > >
>   > > >
>   > > >
>   > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>   > > >
>   > > >
>   > > >
>   > > > ------------------------------------
>   > > >
>   > > > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>   > > >
>   > > > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>   > > >
>   > > >
>   > > >
>   > > >
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-09-28 by Ted Summers

TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
Instructions for modification at my website.
PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
32MB flash media.

Again- see my website.
http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/


On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:

any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to install.

thanks again

--- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>
> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
> 
> the costing wont be much different
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Tony Court 
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> 
> 
> 
> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
> 
> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from route66studios and see if that fixes things.
> 
> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
> 
> Thanks again for your help.
> 
> Tony
> 
> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> 
> > sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
> > 
> > as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of definetly put the os on it
> > 
> > have you tried removing the scsi cable
> > 
> > and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: Tony Court 
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> > 
> > So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected) to see if it would boot from HD.
> > 
> > Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
> > 
> > I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the relevant holes.
> > 
> > Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
> > 
> > I look forward to your replies!
> > 
> > Tony
> > 
> > On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> > 
> > > Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
> > > You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
> > > that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
> > > As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
> > > and try and boot from it.
> > > You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
> > > Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
> > > 
> > > Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
> > > So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
> > > High-density disk.
> > > 
> > > or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
> > > work for you.
> > > 
> > > Regards,
> > > Ted
> > > 
> > > On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:
> > > 
> > > > Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
> > > >
> > > > I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
> > > > was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
> > > >
> > > > If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
> > > > do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
> > > > currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
> > > > willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
> > > >
> > > > Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
> > > > HD when I get home tonight.
> > > >
> > > > I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
> > > > full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
> > > > well?
> > > >
> > > > Tony
> > > >
> > > > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
> > > > >wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > **
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
> > > > > from the hd
> > > > >
> > > > > dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
> > > > >
> > > > > disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
> > > > a
> > > > > floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
> > > > > floppy drive is shot
> > > > >
> > > > > do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
> > > > >
> > > > > which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> > > > >
> > > > > none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: sofad_1999
> > > > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> > > > > Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi all,
> > > > >
> > > > > I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
> > > > > wasn't such a good deal after all....
> > > > >
> > > > > FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
> > > > floppy
> > > > > drive.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
> > > > > OS disks using EMXP
> > > > >
> > > > > When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
> > > > the
> > > > > following messages:
> > > > >
> > > > > Checking Floppy
> > > > >
> > > > > Loading Software
> > > > >
> > > > > Disk Not Formatted
> > > > >
> > > > > and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> > > > >
> > > > > I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
> > > > lights
> > > > > on STOP and RECORD.
> > > > >
> > > > > None of the buttons are functional.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
> > > > > difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
> > > > Floppy
> > > > > to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
> > > > >
> > > > > Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
> > > > > I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
> > > > > prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
> > > > > problem.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > >
> > > > > Tony
> > > > >
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> > > > >
> > > > >
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> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-09-28 by Tony Court

Ignore my last message, I found a JM-215A on eBay in the end after more detailed searching :)

Tony

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On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:

> TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
> JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
> Instructions for modification at my website.
> PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
> 32MB flash media.
> 
> Again- see my website.
> http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
> 
> 
> On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
> 
> any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to install.
> 
> thanks again
> 
> --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> 
>> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
>> 
>> the costing wont be much different
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: Tony Court 
>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
>> 
>> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from route66studios and see if that fixes things.
>> 
>> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
>> 
>> Thanks again for your help.
>> 
>> Tony
>> 
>> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> 
>>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
>>> 
>>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of definetly put the os on it
>>> 
>>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
>>> 
>>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: Tony Court 
>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
>>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>>> 
>>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected) to see if it would boot from HD.
>>> 
>>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
>>> 
>>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the relevant holes.
>>> 
>>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
>>> 
>>> I look forward to your replies!
>>> 
>>> Tony
>>> 
>>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
>>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
>>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
>>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
>>>> and try and boot from it.
>>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
>>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
>>>> 
>>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
>>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
>>>> High-density disk.
>>>> 
>>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
>>>> work for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Ted
>>>> 
>>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
>>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
>>>>> 
>>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
>>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
>>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
>>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
>>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
>>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
>>>>> well?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Tony
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> **
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
>>>>>> from the hd
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
>>>>> a
>>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
>>>>>> floppy drive is shot
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: sofad_1999
>>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
>>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
>>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
>>>>> floppy
>>>>>> drive.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
>>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
>>>>> the
>>>>>> following messages:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Checking Floppy
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Loading Software
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
>>>>> lights
>>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
>>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
>>>>> Floppy
>>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
>>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
>>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
>>>>>> problem.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Tony
>>>>>> 
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-09-28 by Simon Forsyth

Will the same Teac work in an Emax II?..






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 From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 6:29
Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
 
TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
Instructions for modification at my website.
PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
32MB flash media.

Again- see my website.
http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/


On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:

any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to install.

thanks again

--- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>
> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
> 
> the costing wont be much different
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Tony Court 
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> 
> 
> 
> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
> 
> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from route66studios and see if that fixes things.
> 
> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
> 
> Thanks again for your help.
> 
> Tony
> 
> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> 
> > sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
> > 
> > as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of definetly put the os on it
> > 
> > have you tried removing the scsi cable
> > 
> > and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: Tony Court 
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> > 
> > So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected) to see if it would boot from HD.
> > 
> > Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
> > 
> > I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the relevant holes.
> > 
> > Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
> > 
> > I look forward to your replies!
> > 
> > Tony
> > 
> > On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> > 
> > > Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
> > > You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
> > > that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
> > > As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
> > > and try and boot from it.
> > > You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
> > > Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
> > > 
> > > Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
> > > So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
> > > High-density disk.
> > > 
> > > or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
> > > work for you.
> > > 
> > > Regards,
> > > Ted
> > > 
> > > On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:
> > > 
> > > > Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
> > > >
> > > > I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
> > > > was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
> > > >
> > > > If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
> > > > do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
> > > > currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
> > > > willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
> > > >
> > > > Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
> > > > HD when I get home tonight.
> > > >
> > > > I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
> > > > full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
> > > > well?
> > > >
> > > > Tony
> > > >
> > > > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
> > > > >wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > **
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
> > > > > from the hd
> > > > >
> > > > > dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
> > > > >
> > > > > disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
> > > > a
> > > > > floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
> > > > > floppy drive is shot
> > > > >
> > > > > do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
> > > > >
> > > > > which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> > > > >
> > > > > none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: sofad_1999
> > > > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> > > > > Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi all,
> > > > >
> > > > > I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
> > > > > wasn't such a good deal after all....
> > > > >
> > > > > FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
> > > > floppy
> > > > > drive.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
> > > > > OS disks using EMXP
> > > > >
> > > > > When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
> > > > the
> > > > > following messages:
> > > > >
> > > > > Checking Floppy
> > > > >
> > > > > Loading Software
> > > > >
> > > > > Disk Not Formatted
> > > > >
> > > > > and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> > > > >
> > > > > I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
> > > > lights
> > > > > on STOP and RECORD.
> > > > >
> > > > > None of the buttons are functional.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
> > > > > difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
> > > > Floppy
> > > > > to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
> > > > >
> > > > > Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
> > > > > I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
> > > > > prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
> > > > > problem.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > >
> > > > > Tony
> > > > >
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-09-28 by jammie

yes most of the slin floppies work

i have used both teac and sony

with the same results 

but you cant use the cable that comes with the sony as its longer which is nice but the jm-215a

the connector is reversed and thats why you need the connectors on opposite sides

there are slim floppy adapters that have it on the same side

most old laptops used this type of connection
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Simon Forsyth 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 5:13 PM
  Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user


    
  Will the same Teac work in an Emax II?..

  ________________________________
  From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 6:29
  Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

  TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
  JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
  Instructions for modification at my website.
  PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
  32MB flash media.

  Again- see my website.
  http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/

  On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:

  any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to install.

  thanks again

  --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
  >
  > i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
  > 
  > the costing wont be much different
  > ----- Original Message ----- 
  > From: Tony Court 
  > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
  > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
  > 
  > I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from route66studios and see if that fixes things.
  > 
  > I'll report back when I've tested it :)
  > 
  > Thanks again for your help.
  > 
  > Tony
  > 
  > On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
  > 
  > > sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
  > > 
  > > as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of definetly put the os on it
  > > 
  > > have you tried removing the scsi cable
  > > 
  > > and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
  > > ----- Original Message ----- 
  > > From: Tony Court 
  > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  > > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
  > > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
  > > 
  > > So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected) to see if it would boot from HD.
  > > 
  > > Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
  > > 
  > > I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the relevant holes.
  > > 
  > > Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
  > > 
  > > I look forward to your replies!
  > > 
  > > Tony
  > > 
  > > On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
  > > 
  > > > Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
  > > > You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
  > > > that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
  > > > As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
  > > > and try and boot from it.
  > > > You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
  > > > Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
  > > > 
  > > > Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
  > > > So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
  > > > High-density disk.
  > > > 
  > > > or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
  > > > work for you.
  > > > 
  > > > Regards,
  > > > Ted
  > > > 
  > > > On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:
  > > > 
  > > > > Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
  > > > >
  > > > > I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
  > > > > was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
  > > > >
  > > > > If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
  > > > > do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
  > > > > currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
  > > > > willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
  > > > >
  > > > > Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
  > > > > HD when I get home tonight.
  > > > >
  > > > > I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
  > > > > full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
  > > > > well?
  > > > >
  > > > > Tony
  > > > >
  > > > > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
  > > > > >wrote:
  > > > >
  > > > > > **
  > > > > >
  > > > > >
  > > > > > if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
  > > > > > from the hd
  > > > > >
  > > > > > dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
  > > > > >
  > > > > > disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
  > > > > a
  > > > > > floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
  > > > > > floppy drive is shot
  > > > > >
  > > > > > do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
  > > > > >
  > > > > > which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
  > > > > >
  > > > > > none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
  > > > > >
  > > > > >
  > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
  > > > > > From: sofad_1999
  > > > > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
  > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
  > > > > > Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
  > > > > >
  > > > > > Hi all,
  > > > > >
  > > > > > I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
  > > > > > wasn't such a good deal after all....
  > > > > >
  > > > > > FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
  > > > > floppy
  > > > > > drive.
  > > > > >
  > > > > > I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
  > > > > > OS disks using EMXP
  > > > > >
  > > > > > When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
  > > > > the
  > > > > > following messages:
  > > > > >
  > > > > > Checking Floppy
  > > > > >
  > > > > > Loading Software
  > > > > >
  > > > > > Disk Not Formatted
  > > > > >
  > > > > > and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
  > > > > >
  > > > > > I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
  > > > > lights
  > > > > > on STOP and RECORD.
  > > > > >
  > > > > > None of the buttons are functional.
  > > > > >
  > > > > > I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
  > > > > > difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
  > > > > Floppy
  > > > > > to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
  > > > > >
  > > > > > Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
  > > > > > I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
  > > > > > prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
  > > > > > problem.
  > > > > >
  > > > > > Thanks
  > > > > >
  > > > > > Tony
  > > > > >
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Re: New Emax II user

2012-09-28 by cheju_99

Hi forers: I have a Mitsui for paralel port slim floppy drive, how can i use it.....
 

--- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
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>
> yes most of the slin floppies work
> 
> i have used both teac and sony
> 
> with the same results 
> 
> but you cant use the cable that comes with the sony as its longer which is nice but the jm-215a
> 
> the connector is reversed and thats why you need the connectors on opposite sides
> 
> there are slim floppy adapters that have it on the same side
> 
> most old laptops used this type of connection
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Simon Forsyth 
>   To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 5:13 PM
>   Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
> 
> 
>     
>   Will the same Teac work in an Emax II?..
> 
>   ________________________________
>   From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
>   To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 6:29
>   Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
> 
>   TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
>   JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
>   Instructions for modification at my website.
>   PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
>   32MB flash media.
> 
>   Again- see my website.
>   http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
> 
>   On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
> 
>   any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to install.
> 
>   thanks again
> 
>   --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@> wrote:
>   >
>   > i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
>   > 
>   > the costing wont be much different
>   > ----- Original Message ----- 
>   > From: Tony Court 
>   > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
>   > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
>   > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>   > 
>   > 
>   > 
>   > I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
>   > 
>   > I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from route66studios and see if that fixes things.
>   > 
>   > I'll report back when I've tested it :)
>   > 
>   > Thanks again for your help.
>   > 
>   > Tony
>   > 
>   > On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@> wrote:
>   > 
>   > > sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
>   > > 
>   > > as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of definetly put the os on it
>   > > 
>   > > have you tried removing the scsi cable
>   > > 
>   > > and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
>   > > ----- Original Message ----- 
>   > > From: Tony Court 
>   > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
>   > > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
>   > > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>   > > 
>   > > So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected) to see if it would boot from HD.
>   > > 
>   > > Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
>   > > 
>   > > I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the relevant holes.
>   > > 
>   > > Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
>   > > 
>   > > I look forward to your replies!
>   > > 
>   > > Tony
>   > > 
>   > > On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@> wrote:
>   > > 
>   > > > Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
>   > > > You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
>   > > > that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
>   > > > As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
>   > > > and try and boot from it.
>   > > > You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
>   > > > Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
>   > > > 
>   > > > Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
>   > > > So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
>   > > > High-density disk.
>   > > > 
>   > > > or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
>   > > > work for you.
>   > > > 
>   > > > Regards,
>   > > > Ted
>   > > > 
>   > > > On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@> wrote:
>   > > > 
>   > > > > Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
>   > > > >
>   > > > > I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
>   > > > > was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
>   > > > >
>   > > > > If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
>   > > > > do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
>   > > > > currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
>   > > > > willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
>   > > > >
>   > > > > Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
>   > > > > HD when I get home tonight.
>   > > > >
>   > > > > I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
>   > > > > full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
>   > > > > well?
>   > > > >
>   > > > > Tony
>   > > > >
>   > > > > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@
>   > > > > >wrote:
>   > > > >
>   > > > > > **
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
>   > > > > > from the hd
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
>   > > > > a
>   > > > > > floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
>   > > > > > floppy drive is shot
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
>   > > > > > From: sofad_1999
>   > > > > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>   > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
>   > > > > > Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > Hi all,
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
>   > > > > > wasn't such a good deal after all....
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
>   > > > > floppy
>   > > > > > drive.
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
>   > > > > > OS disks using EMXP
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
>   > > > > the
>   > > > > > following messages:
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > Checking Floppy
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > Loading Software
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > Disk Not Formatted
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
>   > > > > lights
>   > > > > > on STOP and RECORD.
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > None of the buttons are functional.
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
>   > > > > > difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
>   > > > > Floppy
>   > > > > > to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
>   > > > > > I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
>   > > > > > prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
>   > > > > > problem.
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > Thanks
>   > > > > >
>   > > > > > Tony
>   > > > > >
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-09-28 by Ted Summers

Yes, I have this in an Emax keyboard, Emax rack and Emax 2 keyboard.

On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 9:13 AM, Simon Forsyth
<chevytravelleruk@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Will the same Teac work in an Emax II?..
>
> ________________________________
> From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 6:29
> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>
>
> TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
> JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
> Instructions for modification at my website.
> PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
> 32MB flash media.
>
> Again- see my website.
> http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
>
> On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
>
> any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm
> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to
> install.
>
> thanks again
>
> --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >
> > i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
> >
> > the costing wont be much different
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Tony Court
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >
> >
> >
> > I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
> >
> > I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from
> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
> >
> > I'll report back when I've tested it :)
> >
> > Thanks again for your help.
> >
> > Tony
> >
> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >
> > > sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
> > >
> > > as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of
> definetly put the os on it
> > >
> > > have you tried removing the scsi cable
> > >
> > > and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on
> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Tony Court
> > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> > >
> > > So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the
> OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also
> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected)
> to see if it would boot from HD.
> > >
> > > Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and
> the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
> > >
> > > I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up
> the relevant holes.
> > >
> > > Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the
> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
> > >
> > > I look forward to your replies!
> > >
> > > Tony
> > >
> > > On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
> > > > You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy
> connector-
> > > > that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
> > > > As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP
> utilities
> > > > and try and boot from it.
> > > > You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably
> formatted by
> > > > Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
> > > >
> > > > Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
> > > > So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
> > > > High-density disk.
> > > >
> > > > or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above
> doesn't
> > > > work for you.
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > > Ted
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...>
> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD
> connected and
> > > > > was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let
> you know.
> > > > >
> > > > > If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is
> fried....
> > > > > do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
> > > > > currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my
> computer, but am
> > > > > willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the
> OS on the
> > > > > HD when I get home tonight.
> > > > >
> > > > > I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip
> disks
> > > > > full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip
> disks as
> > > > > well?
> > > > >
> > > > > Tony
> > > > >
> > > > > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
> > > > > >wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > **
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and
> should boot
> > > > > > from the hd
> > > > > >
> > > > > > dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
> > > > > >
> > > > > > disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and
> is doing
> > > > > a
> > > > > > floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad
> disk or the
> > > > > > floppy drive is shot
> > > > > >
> > > > > > do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
> > > > > >
> > > > > > which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> > > > > >
> > > > > > none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > From: sofad_1999
> > > > > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> > > > > > Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hi all,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently
> wondering if it
> > > > > > wasn't such a good deal after all....
> > > > > >
> > > > > > FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original
> SCSI
> > > > > floppy
> > > > > > drive.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created
> additional 2.14
> > > > > > OS disks using EMXP
> > > > > >
> > > > > > When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive
> I get
> > > > > the
> > > > > > following messages:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Checking Floppy
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Loading Software
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Disk Not Formatted
> > > > > >
> > > > > > and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get
> red
> > > > > lights
> > > > > > on STOP and RECORD.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > None of the buttons are functional.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if
> that makes a
> > > > > > difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting
> the
> > > > > Floppy
> > > > > > to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the
> problem?
> > > > > > I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and
> am
> > > > > > prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is
> definitely the
> > > > > > problem.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Tony
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-09-28 by Ted Summers

You don't.... I don't know if this interfaces at all.


On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 11:59 AM, cheju_99 <cheju_99@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi forers: I have a Mitsui for paralel port slim floppy drive, how can i
> use it.....
>
>
>
> --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >
> > yes most of the slin floppies work
> >
> > i have used both teac and sony
> >
> > with the same results
> >
> > but you cant use the cable that comes with the sony as its longer which
> is nice but the jm-215a
> >
> > the connector is reversed and thats why you need the connectors on
> opposite sides
> >
> > there are slim floppy adapters that have it on the same side
> >
> > most old laptops used this type of connection
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Simon Forsyth
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 5:13 PM
> > Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
> >
> >
> >
> > Will the same Teac work in an Emax II?..
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
>
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 6:29
> > Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
> >
> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
> > Instructions for modification at my website.
> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
> > 32MB flash media.
> >
> > Again- see my website.
> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
> >
> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
> >
> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm
> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to
> install.
> >
> > thanks again
> >
> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@> wrote:
> > >
> > > i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
> > >
> > > the costing wont be much different
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Tony Court
> > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
> > >
> > > I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from
> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
> > >
> > > I'll report back when I've tested it :)
> > >
> > > Thanks again for your help.
> > >
> > > Tony
> > >
> > > On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
> > > >
> > > > as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of
> definetly put the os on it
> > > >
> > > > have you tried removing the scsi cable
> > > >
> > > > and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on
> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: Tony Court
> > > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> > > >
> > > > So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both
> the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I
> also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still
> connected) to see if it would boot from HD.
> > > >
> > > > Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy
> and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
> > > >
> > > > I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered
> up the relevant holes.
> > > >
> > > > Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the
> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
> > > >
> > > > I look forward to your replies!
> > > >
> > > > Tony
> > > >
> > > > On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
> > > > > You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy
> connector-
> > > > > that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
> > > > > As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP
> utilities
> > > > > and try and boot from it.
> > > > > You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably
> formatted by
> > > > > Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
> > > > > So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
> > > > > High-density disk.
> > > > >
> > > > > or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above
> doesn't
> > > > > work for you.
> > > > >
> > > > > Regards,
> > > > > Ted
> > > > >
> > > > > On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@>
> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD
> connected and
> > > > > > was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and
> let you know.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive
> is fried....
> > > > > > do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the
> HD? I
> > > > > > currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my
> computer, but am
> > > > > > willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about
> the OS on the
> > > > > > HD when I get home tonight.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2
> zip disks
> > > > > > full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip
> disks as
> > > > > > well?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Tony
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@
> > > > > > >wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > **
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and
> should boot
> > > > > > > from the hd
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen
> and is doing
> > > > > > a
> > > > > > > floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad
> disk or the
> > > > > > > floppy drive is shot
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > > From: sofad_1999
> > > > > > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> > > > > > > Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hi all,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently
> wondering if it
> > > > > > > wasn't such a good deal after all....
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original
> SCSI
> > > > > > floppy
> > > > > > > drive.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created
> additional 2.14
> > > > > > > OS disks using EMXP
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the
> drive I get
> > > > > > the
> > > > > > > following messages:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Checking Floppy
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Loading Software
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Disk Not Formatted
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I
> get red
> > > > > > lights
> > > > > > > on STOP and RECORD.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > None of the buttons are functional.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if
> that makes a
> > > > > > > difference and nothing changes. I have also tried
> disconnecting the
> > > > > > Floppy
> > > > > > > to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be
> the problem?
> > > > > > > I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case...
> and am
> > > > > > > prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is
> definitely the
> > > > > > > problem.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Tony
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by Tony Court

So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy and cf upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully I'll get a chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.

Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure both drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All the pics on Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to each other and then to the original floppy drive mounting? 

Thanks

Tony

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On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:

> TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
> JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
> Instructions for modification at my website.
> PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
> 32MB flash media.
> 
> Again- see my website.
> http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
> 
> 
> On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
> 
> any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to install.
> 
> thanks again
> 
> --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> 
>> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
>> 
>> the costing wont be much different
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: Tony Court 
>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
>> 
>> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from route66studios and see if that fixes things.
>> 
>> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
>> 
>> Thanks again for your help.
>> 
>> Tony
>> 
>> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> 
>>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
>>> 
>>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of definetly put the os on it
>>> 
>>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
>>> 
>>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: Tony Court 
>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
>>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>>> 
>>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected) to see if it would boot from HD.
>>> 
>>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
>>> 
>>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the relevant holes.
>>> 
>>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
>>> 
>>> I look forward to your replies!
>>> 
>>> Tony
>>> 
>>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
>>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
>>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
>>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
>>>> and try and boot from it.
>>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
>>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
>>>> 
>>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
>>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
>>>> High-density disk.
>>>> 
>>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
>>>> work for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Ted
>>>> 
>>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
>>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
>>>>> 
>>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
>>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
>>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
>>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
>>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
>>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
>>>>> well?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Tony
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> **
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
>>>>>> from the hd
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
>>>>> a
>>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
>>>>>> floppy drive is shot
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: sofad_1999
>>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
>>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
>>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
>>>>> floppy
>>>>>> drive.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
>>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
>>>>> the
>>>>>> following messages:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Checking Floppy
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Loading Software
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
>>>>> lights
>>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
>>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
>>>>> Floppy
>>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
>>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
>>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
>>>>>> problem.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Tony
>>>>>> 
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by Ted Summers

The screwholes on the bottom of the PCD drive match the original floppy exactly.
However, the thread is different, if I recall.
For mounting you get some flat metal and drill the holes.
The holes front to back are the same for slim and PCD.
The distance is .9 inches up, center to center of the holes on the side of the PCD drive.

Slim floppy drives use 2.6MM screws.
They are used in RC cars also.
Duratrax makes a kit of screws.
Use the shortest screws on the front.
If they are put in too far, they will make the disk appear out of alignment and you will get CRC errors and the disk may not easily eject.
So use 3 washers on the outside of the metal bracket to keep the screws from going in too far.

As to spacers- use some washers or fab them from metal or nylon or use some small nuts.

There isn't anything pre-made for it- you just have to fabricate it.





On Oct 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Tony Court wrote:

So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy and cf upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully I'll get a chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.

Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure both drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All the pics on Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to each other and then to the original floppy drive mounting? 

Thanks

Tony

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:

> TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
> JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
> Instructions for modification at my website.
> PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
> 32MB flash media.
> 
> Again- see my website.
> http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
> 
> 
> On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
> 
> any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to install.
> 
> thanks again
> 
> --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> 
>> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
>> 
>> the costing wont be much different
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: Tony Court 
>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
>> 
>> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from route66studios and see if that fixes things.
>> 
>> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
>> 
>> Thanks again for your help.
>> 
>> Tony
>> 
>> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> 
>>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
>>> 
>>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of definetly put the os on it
>>> 
>>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
>>> 
>>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: Tony Court 
>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
>>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>>> 
>>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected) to see if it would boot from HD.
>>> 
>>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
>>> 
>>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the relevant holes.
>>> 
>>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
>>> 
>>> I look forward to your replies!
>>> 
>>> Tony
>>> 
>>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
>>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
>>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
>>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
>>>> and try and boot from it.
>>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
>>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
>>>> 
>>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
>>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
>>>> High-density disk.
>>>> 
>>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
>>>> work for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Ted
>>>> 
>>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
>>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
>>>>> 
>>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
>>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
>>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
>>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
>>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
>>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
>>>>> well?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Tony
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> **
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
>>>>>> from the hd
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
>>>>> a
>>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
>>>>>> floppy drive is shot
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: sofad_1999
>>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
>>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
>>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
>>>>> floppy
>>>>>> drive.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
>>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
>>>>> the
>>>>>> following messages:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Checking Floppy
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Loading Software
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
>>>>> lights
>>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
>>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
>>>>> Floppy
>>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
>>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
>>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
>>>>>> problem.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Tony
>>>>>> 
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>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>>>> 
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>>>>> 
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>>>>> 
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>>>>> 
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by jammie

are fitting it to rack or keyboard

as both are different ways of doing it

i fit mine with metal brackets with the slim floppy under neath

and i centre the slim floppy with hddrive rubber washers and screws
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tony Court 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 5:23 AM
  Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user


    
  So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy and cf upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully I'll get a chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.

  Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure both drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All the pics on Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to each other and then to the original floppy drive mounting? 

  Thanks

  Tony

  Sent from my iPhone

  On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:

  > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
  > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
  > Instructions for modification at my website.
  > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
  > 32MB flash media.
  > 
  > Again- see my website.
  > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
  > 
  > 
  > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
  > 
  > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to install.
  > 
  > thanks again
  > 
  > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
  >> 
  >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
  >> 
  >> the costing wont be much different
  >> ----- Original Message ----- 
  >> From: Tony Court 
  >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
  >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
  >> 
  >> 
  >> 
  >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
  >> 
  >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from route66studios and see if that fixes things.
  >> 
  >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
  >> 
  >> Thanks again for your help.
  >> 
  >> Tony
  >> 
  >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
  >> 
  >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
  >>> 
  >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of definetly put the os on it
  >>> 
  >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
  >>> 
  >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
  >>> ----- Original Message ----- 
  >>> From: Tony Court 
  >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
  >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
  >>> 
  >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected) to see if it would boot from HD.
  >>> 
  >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
  >>> 
  >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the relevant holes.
  >>> 
  >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
  >>> 
  >>> I look forward to your replies!
  >>> 
  >>> Tony
  >>> 
  >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
  >>> 
  >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
  >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
  >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
  >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
  >>>> and try and boot from it.
  >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
  >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
  >>>> 
  >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
  >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
  >>>> High-density disk.
  >>>> 
  >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
  >>>> work for you.
  >>>> 
  >>>> Regards,
  >>>> Ted
  >>>> 
  >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:
  >>>> 
  >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
  >>>>> 
  >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
  >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
  >>>>> 
  >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
  >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
  >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
  >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
  >>>>> 
  >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
  >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
  >>>>> 
  >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
  >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
  >>>>> well?
  >>>>> 
  >>>>> Tony
  >>>>> 
  >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
  >>>>>> wrote:
  >>>>> 
  >>>>>> **
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
  >>>>>> from the hd
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
  >>>>> a
  >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
  >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
  >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
  >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
  >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
  >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> Hi all,
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
  >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
  >>>>> floppy
  >>>>>> drive.
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
  >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
  >>>>> the
  >>>>>> following messages:
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> Checking Floppy
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> Loading Software
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
  >>>>> lights
  >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
  >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
  >>>>> Floppy
  >>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
  >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
  >>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
  >>>>>> problem.
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> Thanks
  >>>>>> 
  >>>>>> Tony
  >>>>>> 
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  >>>>>> 
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  >>>>> 
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  >>>>> 
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  >>>>> 
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  >>>>> 
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by Tony Court

It's a keyboard version, not rack.

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 5, 2012, at 0:33, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:

> are fitting it to rack or keyboard
> 
> as both are different ways of doing it
> 
> i fit mine with metal brackets with the slim floppy under neath
> 
> and i centre the slim floppy with hddrive rubber washers and screws
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Tony Court 
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 5:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
> 
> So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy and cf upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully I'll get a chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.
> 
> Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure both drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All the pics on Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to each other and then to the original floppy drive mounting? 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Tony
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> 
> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
> > Instructions for modification at my website.
> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
> > 32MB flash media.
> > 
> > Again- see my website.
> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
> > 
> > 
> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
> > 
> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to install.
> > 
> > thanks again
> > 
> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >> 
> >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
> >> 
> >> the costing wont be much different
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: Tony Court 
> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
> >> 
> >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from route66studios and see if that fixes things.
> >> 
> >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
> >> 
> >> Thanks again for your help.
> >> 
> >> Tony
> >> 
> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >> 
> >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
> >>> 
> >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of definetly put the os on it
> >>> 
> >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
> >>> 
> >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
> >>> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >>> From: Tony Court 
> >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
> >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >>> 
> >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected) to see if it would boot from HD.
> >>> 
> >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
> >>> 
> >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up the relevant holes.
> >>> 
> >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
> >>> 
> >>> I look forward to your replies!
> >>> 
> >>> Tony
> >>> 
> >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> >>> 
> >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
> >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy connector-
> >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
> >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP utilities
> >>>> and try and boot from it.
> >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted by
> >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
> >>>> 
> >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
> >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
> >>>> High-density disk.
> >>>> 
> >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above doesn't
> >>>> work for you.
> >>>> 
> >>>> Regards,
> >>>> Ted
> >>>> 
> >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:
> >>>> 
> >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD connected and
> >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let you know.
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is fried....
> >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
> >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer, but am
> >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS on the
> >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip disks
> >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks as
> >>>>> well?
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> Tony
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
> >>>>>> wrote:
> >>>>> 
> >>>>>> **
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and should boot
> >>>>>> from the hd
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is doing
> >>>>> a
> >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk or the
> >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
> >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> Hi all,
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering if it
> >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
> >>>>> floppy
> >>>>>> drive.
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created additional 2.14
> >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I get
> >>>>> the
> >>>>>> following messages:
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> Checking Floppy
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> Loading Software
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
> >>>>> lights
> >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that makes a
> >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
> >>>>> Floppy
> >>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the problem?
> >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
> >>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely the
> >>>>>> problem.
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> Thanks
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> Tony
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>>> 
> >>>>> 
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by Tony Court

Thanks Ted - JM-215A mods completed..... time to fabricate some brackets
and get everything in place :)

On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:

> The screwholes on the bottom of the PCD drive match the original floppy
> exactly.
> However, the thread is different, if I recall.
> For mounting you get some flat metal and drill the holes.
> The holes front to back are the same for slim and PCD.
> The distance is .9 inches up, center to center of the holes on the side of
> the PCD drive.
>
> Slim floppy drives use 2.6MM screws.
> They are used in RC cars also.
> Duratrax makes a kit of screws.
> Use the shortest screws on the front.
> If they are put in too far, they will make the disk appear out of
> alignment and you will get CRC errors and the disk may not easily eject.
> So use 3 washers on the outside of the metal bracket to keep the screws
> from going in too far.
>
> As to spacers- use some washers or fab them from metal or nylon or use
> some small nuts.
>
> There isn't anything pre-made for it- you just have to fabricate it.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Oct 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Tony Court wrote:
>
> So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy and cf
> upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully I'll get a
> chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.
>
> Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure both
> drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All the pics on
> Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to each other and
> then to the original floppy drive mounting?
>
> Thanks
>
> Tony
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>
> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
> > Instructions for modification at my website.
> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
> > 32MB flash media.
> >
> > Again- see my website.
> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
> >
> >
> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
> >
> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm
> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to
> install.
> >
> > thanks again
> >
> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >>
> >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
> >>
> >> the costing wont be much different
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: Tony Court
> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
> >>
> >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from
> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
> >>
> >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
> >>
> >> Thanks again for your help.
> >>
> >> Tony
> >>
> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >>
> >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
> >>>
> >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of
> definetly put the os on it
> >>>
> >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
> >>>
> >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on
> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: Tony Court
> >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
> >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >>>
> >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the
> OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also
> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected)
> to see if it would boot from HD.
> >>>
> >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy and
> the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
> >>>
> >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up
> the relevant holes.
> >>>
> >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the
> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
> >>>
> >>> I look forward to your replies!
> >>>
> >>> Tony
> >>>
> >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
> >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy
> connector-
> >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
> >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP
> utilities
> >>>> and try and boot from it.
> >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably formatted
> by
> >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
> >>>>
> >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
> >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
> >>>> High-density disk.
> >>>>
> >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above
> doesn't
> >>>> work for you.
> >>>>
> >>>> Regards,
> >>>> Ted
> >>>>
> >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...>
> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD
> connected and
> >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let
> you know.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is
> fried....
> >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
> >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer,
> but am
> >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the OS
> on the
> >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip
> disks
> >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks
> as
> >>>>> well?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Tony
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
> >>>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> **
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and
> should boot
> >>>>>> from the hd
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is
> doing
> >>>>> a
> >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk
> or the
> >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
> >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Hi all,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering
> if it
> >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
> >>>>> floppy
> >>>>>> drive.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created
> additional 2.14
> >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I
> get
> >>>>> the
> >>>>>> following messages:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Checking Floppy
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Loading Software
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
> >>>>> lights
> >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that
> makes a
> >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
> >>>>> Floppy
> >>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the
> problem?
> >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
> >>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely
> the
> >>>>>> problem.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Thanks
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Tony
> >>>>>>
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> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
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> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> ------------------------------------
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >>>>>
> >>>>> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
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> >
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> >
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>
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by Tony Court

so - I have the new slim floppy and CF drives installed......

I load the OS from floppy (it's the first time I've seen it load), and I
now get on my screen 'P00 Untitled' and the enter light is flashing.

I have attached my SCSI Zip100 drive with some Emax II sounds on those
disks, but I can't seem to select the drive ('Drive Select' button does
nothing). It's definitely a SCSI zip (it has the 5/6 selector and the
termination switch).

Any ideas how to load the sounds from the SCSI zip drive?



On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:

> Thanks Ted - JM-215A mods completed..... time to fabricate some brackets
> and get everything in place :)
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>
>> The screwholes on the bottom of the PCD drive match the original floppy
>> exactly.
>> However, the thread is different, if I recall.
>> For mounting you get some flat metal and drill the holes.
>> The holes front to back are the same for slim and PCD.
>> The distance is .9 inches up, center to center of the holes on the side
>> of the PCD drive.
>>
>> Slim floppy drives use 2.6MM screws.
>> They are used in RC cars also.
>> Duratrax makes a kit of screws.
>> Use the shortest screws on the front.
>> If they are put in too far, they will make the disk appear out of
>> alignment and you will get CRC errors and the disk may not easily eject.
>> So use 3 washers on the outside of the metal bracket to keep the screws
>> from going in too far.
>>
>> As to spacers- use some washers or fab them from metal or nylon or use
>> some small nuts.
>>
>> There isn't anything pre-made for it- you just have to fabricate it.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Oct 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Tony Court wrote:
>>
>> So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy and cf
>> upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully I'll get a
>> chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.
>>
>> Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure both
>> drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All the pics on
>> Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to each other and
>> then to the original floppy drive mounting?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Tony
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>>
>> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
>> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
>> > Instructions for modification at my website.
>> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
>> > 32MB flash media.
>> >
>> > Again- see my website.
>> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
>> >
>> >
>> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
>> >
>> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm
>> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to
>> install.
>> >
>> > thanks again
>> >
>> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
>> >>
>> >> the costing wont be much different
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: Tony Court
>> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
>> >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
>> >>
>> >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from
>> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
>> >>
>> >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
>> >>
>> >> Thanks again for your help.
>> >>
>> >> Tony
>> >>
>> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
>> >>>
>> >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of
>> definetly put the os on it
>> >>>
>> >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
>> >>>
>> >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on
>> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
>> >>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >>> From: Tony Court
>> >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
>> >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >>>
>> >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the
>> OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also
>> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected)
>> to see if it would boot from HD.
>> >>>
>> >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy
>> and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
>> >>>
>> >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up
>> the relevant holes.
>> >>>
>> >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the
>> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
>> >>>
>> >>> I look forward to your replies!
>> >>>
>> >>> Tony
>> >>>
>> >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
>> >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy
>> connector-
>> >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
>> >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP
>> utilities
>> >>>> and try and boot from it.
>> >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably
>> formatted by
>> >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
>> >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
>> >>>> High-density disk.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above
>> doesn't
>> >>>> work for you.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Regards,
>> >>>> Ted
>> >>>>
>> >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...>
>> wrote:
>> >>>>
>> >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD
>> connected and
>> >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let
>> you know.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is
>> fried....
>> >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
>> >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer,
>> but am
>> >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the
>> OS on the
>> >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip
>> disks
>> >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks
>> as
>> >>>>> well?
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Tony
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
>> >>>>>> wrote:
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>> **
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and
>> should boot
>> >>>>>> from the hd
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is
>> doing
>> >>>>> a
>> >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk
>> or the
>> >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
>> >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
>> >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> Hi all,
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering
>> if it
>> >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
>> >>>>> floppy
>> >>>>>> drive.
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created
>> additional 2.14
>> >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I
>> get
>> >>>>> the
>> >>>>>> following messages:
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> Checking Floppy
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> Loading Software
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
>> >>>>> lights
>> >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that
>> makes a
>> >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
>> >>>>> Floppy
>> >>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the
>> problem?
>> >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
>> >>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely
>> the
>> >>>>>> problem.
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> Thanks
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> Tony
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> ------------------------------------
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>
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>> >
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by jammie

you need the plus os to change scsi id

otherwise it will only see scsi id0 which if you connected the cf drive right that willbe scsi id 0
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tony Court 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 7:54 PM
  Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user


    
  so - I have the new slim floppy and CF drives installed......

  I load the OS from floppy (it's the first time I've seen it load), and I
  now get on my screen 'P00 Untitled' and the enter light is flashing.

  I have attached my SCSI Zip100 drive with some Emax II sounds on those
  disks, but I can't seem to select the drive ('Drive Select' button does
  nothing). It's definitely a SCSI zip (it has the 5/6 selector and the
  termination switch).

  Any ideas how to load the sounds from the SCSI zip drive?

  On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:

  > Thanks Ted - JM-215A mods completed..... time to fabricate some brackets
  > and get everything in place :)
  >
  >
  > On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
  >
  >> The screwholes on the bottom of the PCD drive match the original floppy
  >> exactly.
  >> However, the thread is different, if I recall.
  >> For mounting you get some flat metal and drill the holes.
  >> The holes front to back are the same for slim and PCD.
  >> The distance is .9 inches up, center to center of the holes on the side
  >> of the PCD drive.
  >>
  >> Slim floppy drives use 2.6MM screws.
  >> They are used in RC cars also.
  >> Duratrax makes a kit of screws.
  >> Use the shortest screws on the front.
  >> If they are put in too far, they will make the disk appear out of
  >> alignment and you will get CRC errors and the disk may not easily eject.
  >> So use 3 washers on the outside of the metal bracket to keep the screws
  >> from going in too far.
  >>
  >> As to spacers- use some washers or fab them from metal or nylon or use
  >> some small nuts.
  >>
  >> There isn't anything pre-made for it- you just have to fabricate it.
  >>
  >>
  >>
  >>
  >>
  >> On Oct 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Tony Court wrote:
  >>
  >> So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy and cf
  >> upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully I'll get a
  >> chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.
  >>
  >> Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure both
  >> drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All the pics on
  >> Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to each other and
  >> then to the original floppy drive mounting?
  >>
  >> Thanks
  >>
  >> Tony
  >>
  >> Sent from my iPhone
  >>
  >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
  >>
  >> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
  >> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
  >> > Instructions for modification at my website.
  >> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
  >> > 32MB flash media.
  >> >
  >> > Again- see my website.
  >> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
  >> >
  >> >
  >> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
  >> >
  >> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc? I'm
  >> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to
  >> install.
  >> >
  >> > thanks again
  >> >
  >> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
  >> >>
  >> >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
  >> >>
  >> >> the costing wont be much different
  >> >> ----- Original Message -----
  >> >> From: Tony Court
  >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
  >> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
  >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
  >> >>
  >> >>
  >> >>
  >> >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
  >> >>
  >> >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from
  >> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
  >> >>
  >> >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
  >> >>
  >> >> Thanks again for your help.
  >> >>
  >> >> Tony
  >> >>
  >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
  >> >>
  >> >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
  >> >>>
  >> >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of
  >> definetly put the os on it
  >> >>>
  >> >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
  >> >>>
  >> >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on
  >> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
  >> >>> ----- Original Message -----
  >> >>> From: Tony Court
  >> >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
  >> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
  >> >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
  >> >>>
  >> >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both the
  >> OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I also
  >> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still connected)
  >> to see if it would boot from HD.
  >> >>>
  >> >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy
  >> and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
  >> >>>
  >> >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered up
  >> the relevant holes.
  >> >>>
  >> >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the
  >> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck now :(
  >> >>>
  >> >>> I look forward to your replies!
  >> >>>
  >> >>> Tony
  >> >>>
  >> >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
  >> >>>
  >> >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
  >> >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy
  >> connector-
  >> >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
  >> >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP
  >> utilities
  >> >>>> and try and boot from it.
  >> >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably
  >> formatted by
  >> >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
  >> >>>>
  >> >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
  >> >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
  >> >>>> High-density disk.
  >> >>>>
  >> >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above
  >> doesn't
  >> >>>> work for you.
  >> >>>>
  >> >>>> Regards,
  >> >>>> Ted
  >> >>>>
  >> >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...>
  >> wrote:
  >> >>>>
  >> >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD
  >> connected and
  >> >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let
  >> you know.
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is
  >> fried....
  >> >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD? I
  >> >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my computer,
  >> but am
  >> >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the
  >> OS on the
  >> >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip
  >> disks
  >> >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip disks
  >> as
  >> >>>>> well?
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>> Tony
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
  >> >>>>>> wrote:
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>>> **
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and
  >> should boot
  >> >>>>>> from the hd
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and is
  >> doing
  >> >>>>> a
  >> >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad disk
  >> or the
  >> >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
  >> >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
  >> >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
  >> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
  >> >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> Hi all,
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering
  >> if it
  >> >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original SCSI
  >> >>>>> floppy
  >> >>>>>> drive.
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created
  >> additional 2.14
  >> >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive I
  >> get
  >> >>>>> the
  >> >>>>>> following messages:
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> Checking Floppy
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> Loading Software
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get red
  >> >>>>> lights
  >> >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that
  >> makes a
  >> >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting the
  >> >>>>> Floppy
  >> >>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the
  >> problem?
  >> >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and am
  >> >>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is definitely
  >> the
  >> >>>>>> problem.
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> Thanks
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> Tony
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>>
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>> ------------------------------------
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>>
  >> >>>>
  >> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  >> >>>>
  >> >>>>
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  >> >>
  >> >
  >> >
  >> >
  >> >
  >> >
  >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  >> >
  >> >
  >> >
  >> > ------------------------------------
  >> >
  >> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
  >> >
  >> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
  >> >
  >> >
  >> >
  >>
  >>
  >>
  >>
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  >>
  >>
  >>
  >> ------------------------------------
  >>
  >> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
  >>
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  >>
  >>
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by Tony Court

But (and I may just not understand things correctly as this is my first
Emax II) NONE of the buttons are responsive.

I currently have JUST the floppy and external Zip 100  connected (for
testing), no CF, no internal HD. With no floppy in the drive, it cycles
through 'Checking SCSI 1-7 but does not boot. With the floppy inserted (OS
2.14) it boots up and displays P00 Untitled, the enter button flashes, and
none of the buttons are responsive.

Are you saying that if I make another OS floppy disk using EMXP and the
emaxplus10.zip from the groups files section, it should boot to the 'plus'
OS, the buttons will become responsive, and I can then manually select to
load sounds from the external zip drive? (SCSI 5)

On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:19 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> you need the plus os to change scsi id
>
> otherwise it will only see scsi id0 which if you connected the cf drive
> right that willbe scsi id 0
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tony Court
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 7:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>
> so - I have the new slim floppy and CF drives installed......
>
> I load the OS from floppy (it's the first time I've seen it load), and I
> now get on my screen 'P00 Untitled' and the enter light is flashing.
>
> I have attached my SCSI Zip100 drive with some Emax II sounds on those
> disks, but I can't seem to select the drive ('Drive Select' button does
> nothing). It's definitely a SCSI zip (it has the 5/6 selector and the
> termination switch).
>
> Any ideas how to load the sounds from the SCSI zip drive?
>
> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...>
> wrote:
>
> > Thanks Ted - JM-215A mods completed..... time to fabricate some brackets
> > and get everything in place :)
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> >
> >> The screwholes on the bottom of the PCD drive match the original floppy
> >> exactly.
> >> However, the thread is different, if I recall.
> >> For mounting you get some flat metal and drill the holes.
> >> The holes front to back are the same for slim and PCD.
> >> The distance is .9 inches up, center to center of the holes on the side
> >> of the PCD drive.
> >>
> >> Slim floppy drives use 2.6MM screws.
> >> They are used in RC cars also.
> >> Duratrax makes a kit of screws.
> >> Use the shortest screws on the front.
> >> If they are put in too far, they will make the disk appear out of
> >> alignment and you will get CRC errors and the disk may not easily eject.
> >> So use 3 washers on the outside of the metal bracket to keep the screws
> >> from going in too far.
> >>
> >> As to spacers- use some washers or fab them from metal or nylon or use
> >> some small nuts.
> >>
> >> There isn't anything pre-made for it- you just have to fabricate it.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Oct 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Tony Court wrote:
> >>
> >> So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy and cf
> >> upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully I'll get a
> >> chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.
> >>
> >> Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure both
> >> drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All the
> pics on
> >> Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to each other
> and
> >> then to the original floppy drive mounting?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Tony
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> >>
> >> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
> >> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
> >> > Instructions for modification at my website.
> >> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
> >> > 32MB flash media.
> >> >
> >> > Again- see my website.
> >> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
> >> >
> >> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc?
> I'm
> >> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to
> >> install.
> >> >
> >> > thanks again
> >> >
> >> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
> >> >>
> >> >> the costing wont be much different
> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> From: Tony Court
> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
> >> >>
> >> >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from
> >> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
> >> >>
> >> >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
> >> >>
> >> >> Thanks again for your help.
> >> >>
> >> >> Tony
> >> >>
> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
> >> >>>
> >> >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would of
> >> definetly put the os on it
> >> >>>
> >> >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
> >> >>>
> >> >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on
> >> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
> >> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >>> From: Tony Court
> >> >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
> >> >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >>>
> >> >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both
> the
> >> OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I
> also
> >> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still
> connected)
> >> to see if it would boot from HD.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy
> >> and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered
> up
> >> the relevant holes.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the
> >> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck
> now :(
> >> >>>
> >> >>> I look forward to your replies!
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Tony
> >> >>>
> >> >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> >> >>>
> >> >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
> >> >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy
> >> connector-
> >> >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
> >> >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP
> >> utilities
> >> >>>> and try and boot from it.
> >> >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably
> >> formatted by
> >> >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
> >> >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
> >> >>>> High-density disk.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above
> >> doesn't
> >> >>>> work for you.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Regards,
> >> >>>> Ted
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...>
> >> wrote:
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD
> >> connected and
> >> >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and let
> >> you know.
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive is
> >> fried....
> >> >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the HD?
> I
> >> >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my
> computer,
> >> but am
> >> >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about the
> >> OS on the
> >> >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 zip
> >> disks
> >> >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip
> disks
> >> as
> >> >>>>> well?
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> Tony
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
> >> >>>>>> wrote:
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>> **
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and
> >> should boot
> >> >>>>>> from the hd
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and
> is
> >> doing
> >> >>>>> a
> >> >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad
> disk
> >> or the
> >> >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
> >> >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> >> >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> Hi all,
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently wondering
> >> if it
> >> >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original
> SCSI
> >> >>>>> floppy
> >> >>>>>> drive.
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created
> >> additional 2.14
> >> >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the drive
> I
> >> get
> >> >>>>> the
> >> >>>>>> following messages:
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> Checking Floppy
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> Loading Software
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get
> red
> >> >>>>> lights
> >> >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if that
> >> makes a
> >> >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting
> the
> >> >>>>> Floppy
> >> >>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be the
> >> problem?
> >> >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... and
> am
> >> >>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is
> definitely
> >> the
> >> >>>>>> problem.
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> Thanks
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> Tony
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> ------------------------------------
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >>>
> >> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>
> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > ------------------------------------
> >> >
> >> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >> >
> >> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ------------------------------------
> >>
> >> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >>
> >> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
>
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by jammie

sorry i miss understood i thought you were talking about a emax1

no the emax 2 os is fine
----- Original Message ----- 
Show quoted textHide quoted text
From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 8:31 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user


> But (and I may just not understand things correctly as this is my first
> Emax II) NONE of the buttons are responsive.
>
> I currently have JUST the floppy and external Zip 100  connected (for
> testing), no CF, no internal HD. With no floppy in the drive, it cycles
> through 'Checking SCSI 1-7 but does not boot. With the floppy inserted (OS
> 2.14) it boots up and displays P00 Untitled, the enter button flashes, and
> none of the buttons are responsive.
>
> Are you saying that if I make another OS floppy disk using EMXP and the
> emaxplus10.zip from the groups files section, it should boot to the 'plus'
> OS, the buttons will become responsive, and I can then manually select to
> load sounds from the external zip drive? (SCSI 5)
>
> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:19 PM, jammie 
> <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
>
>> **
>>
>>
>> you need the plus os to change scsi id
>>
>> otherwise it will only see scsi id0 which if you connected the cf drive
>> right that willbe scsi id 0
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Tony Court
>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 7:54 PM
>> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>>
>> so - I have the new slim floppy and CF drives installed......
>>
>> I load the OS from floppy (it's the first time I've seen it load), and I
>> now get on my screen 'P00 Untitled' and the enter light is flashing.
>>
>> I have attached my SCSI Zip100 drive with some Emax II sounds on those
>> disks, but I can't seem to select the drive ('Drive Select' button does
>> nothing). It's definitely a SCSI zip (it has the 5/6 selector and the
>> termination switch).
>>
>> Any ideas how to load the sounds from the SCSI zip drive?
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks Ted - JM-215A mods completed..... time to fabricate some 
>> > brackets
>> > and get everything in place :)
>> >
>> >
>> > On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>> >
>> >> The screwholes on the bottom of the PCD drive match the original 
>> >> floppy
>> >> exactly.
>> >> However, the thread is different, if I recall.
>> >> For mounting you get some flat metal and drill the holes.
>> >> The holes front to back are the same for slim and PCD.
>> >> The distance is .9 inches up, center to center of the holes on the 
>> >> side
>> >> of the PCD drive.
>> >>
>> >> Slim floppy drives use 2.6MM screws.
>> >> They are used in RC cars also.
>> >> Duratrax makes a kit of screws.
>> >> Use the shortest screws on the front.
>> >> If they are put in too far, they will make the disk appear out of
>> >> alignment and you will get CRC errors and the disk may not easily 
>> >> eject.
>> >> So use 3 washers on the outside of the metal bracket to keep the 
>> >> screws
>> >> from going in too far.
>> >>
>> >> As to spacers- use some washers or fab them from metal or nylon or use
>> >> some small nuts.
>> >>
>> >> There isn't anything pre-made for it- you just have to fabricate it.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Oct 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Tony Court wrote:
>> >>
>> >> So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy and cf
>> >> upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully I'll get a
>> >> chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.
>> >>
>> >> Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure both
>> >> drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All the
>> pics on
>> >> Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to each 
>> >> other
>> and
>> >> then to the original floppy drive mounting?
>> >>
>> >> Thanks
>> >>
>> >> Tony
>> >>
>> >> Sent from my iPhone
>> >>
>> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
>> >> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
>> >> > Instructions for modification at my website.
>> >> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you choose.
>> >> > 32MB flash media.
>> >> >
>> >> > Again- see my website.
>> >> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc?
>> I'm
>> >> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to
>> >> install.
>> >> >
>> >> > thanks again
>> >> >
>> >> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
>> >> >>
>> >> >> the costing wont be much different
>> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> From: Tony Court
>> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
>> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from
>> >> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Thanks again for your help.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Tony
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive would 
>> >> >>> of
>> >> definetly put the os on it
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on
>> >> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
>> >> >>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >>> From: Tony Court
>> >> >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
>> >> >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both
>> the
>> >> OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I
>> also
>> >> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still
>> connected)
>> >> to see if it would boot from HD.
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the floppy
>> >> and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and covered
>> up
>> >> the relevant holes.
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the
>> >> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck
>> now :(
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> I look forward to your replies!
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> Tony
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
>> >> >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy
>> >> connector-
>> >> >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
>> >> >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or EMXP
>> >> utilities
>> >> >>>> and try and boot from it.
>> >> >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably
>> >> formatted by
>> >> >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
>> >> >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
>> >> >>>> High-density disk.
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above
>> >> doesn't
>> >> >>>> work for you.
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> Regards,
>> >> >>>> Ted
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...>
>> >> wrote:
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD
>> >> connected and
>> >> >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and 
>> >> >>>>> let
>> >> you know.
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive 
>> >> >>>>> is
>> >> fried....
>> >> >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the 
>> >> >>>>> HD?
>> I
>> >> >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my
>> computer,
>> >> but am
>> >> >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about 
>> >> >>>>> the
>> >> OS on the
>> >> >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2 
>> >> >>>>> zip
>> >> disks
>> >> >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip
>> disks
>> >> as
>> >> >>>>> well?
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>> Tony
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
>> >> >>>>>> wrote:
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> **
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and
>> >> should boot
>> >> >>>>>> from the hd
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load os
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen and
>> is
>> >> doing
>> >> >>>>> a
>> >> >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad
>> disk
>> >> or the
>> >> >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
>> >> >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
>> >> >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> Hi all,
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently 
>> >> >>>>>> wondering
>> >> if it
>> >> >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original
>> SCSI
>> >> >>>>> floppy
>> >> >>>>>> drive.
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created
>> >> additional 2.14
>> >> >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the 
>> >> >>>>>> drive
>> I
>> >> get
>> >> >>>>> the
>> >> >>>>>> following messages:
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> Checking Floppy
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> Loading Software
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I get
>> red
>> >> >>>>> lights
>> >> >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if 
>> >> >>>>>> that
>> >> makes a
>> >> >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried disconnecting
>> the
>> >> >>>>> Floppy
>> >> >>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be 
>> >> >>>>>> the
>> >> problem?
>> >> >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case... 
>> >> >>>>>> and
>> am
>> >> >>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is
>> definitely
>> >> the
>> >> >>>>>> problem.
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> Thanks
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> Tony
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>> ------------------------------------
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > ------------------------------------
>> >> >
>> >> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >> >
>> >> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> ------------------------------------
>> >>
>> >> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >>
>> >> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>>
>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
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>
> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>
> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by Tony Court

Thanks for your reply... so, if I'm using the correct OS for the Emax II
(2.14), any idea why none of the buttons are responsive and all I can get
after booting from floppy is the default P00 Untitled?

On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> sorry i miss understood i thought you were talking about a emax1
>
> no the emax 2 os is fine
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 8:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>
> > But (and I may just not understand things correctly as this is my first
> > Emax II) NONE of the buttons are responsive.
> >
> > I currently have JUST the floppy and external Zip 100 connected (for
> > testing), no CF, no internal HD. With no floppy in the drive, it cycles
> > through 'Checking SCSI 1-7 but does not boot. With the floppy inserted
> (OS
> > 2.14) it boots up and displays P00 Untitled, the enter button flashes,
> and
> > none of the buttons are responsive.
> >
> > Are you saying that if I make another OS floppy disk using EMXP and the
> > emaxplus10.zip from the groups files section, it should boot to the
> 'plus'
> > OS, the buttons will become responsive, and I can then manually select to
> > load sounds from the external zip drive? (SCSI 5)
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:19 PM, jammie
> > <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk>wrote:
> >
> >> **
>
> >>
> >>
> >> you need the plus os to change scsi id
> >>
> >> otherwise it will only see scsi id0 which if you connected the cf drive
> >> right that willbe scsi id 0
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: Tony Court
> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 7:54 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
> >>
> >> so - I have the new slim floppy and CF drives installed......
> >>
> >> I load the OS from floppy (it's the first time I've seen it load), and I
> >> now get on my screen 'P00 Untitled' and the enter light is flashing.
> >>
> >> I have attached my SCSI Zip100 drive with some Emax II sounds on those
> >> disks, but I can't seem to select the drive ('Drive Select' button does
> >> nothing). It's definitely a SCSI zip (it has the 5/6 selector and the
> >> termination switch).
> >>
> >> Any ideas how to load the sounds from the SCSI zip drive?
> >>
> >> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Thanks Ted - JM-215A mods completed..... time to fabricate some
> >> > brackets
> >> > and get everything in place :)
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> The screwholes on the bottom of the PCD drive match the original
> >> >> floppy
> >> >> exactly.
> >> >> However, the thread is different, if I recall.
> >> >> For mounting you get some flat metal and drill the holes.
> >> >> The holes front to back are the same for slim and PCD.
> >> >> The distance is .9 inches up, center to center of the holes on the
> >> >> side
> >> >> of the PCD drive.
> >> >>
> >> >> Slim floppy drives use 2.6MM screws.
> >> >> They are used in RC cars also.
> >> >> Duratrax makes a kit of screws.
> >> >> Use the shortest screws on the front.
> >> >> If they are put in too far, they will make the disk appear out of
> >> >> alignment and you will get CRC errors and the disk may not easily
> >> >> eject.
> >> >> So use 3 washers on the outside of the metal bracket to keep the
> >> >> screws
> >> >> from going in too far.
> >> >>
> >> >> As to spacers- use some washers or fab them from metal or nylon or
> use
> >> >> some small nuts.
> >> >>
> >> >> There isn't anything pre-made for it- you just have to fabricate it.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> On Oct 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Tony Court wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy and cf
> >> >> upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully I'll get
> a
> >> >> chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.
> >> >>
> >> >> Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure both
> >> >> drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All the
> >> pics on
> >> >> Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to each
> >> >> other
> >> and
> >> >> then to the original floppy drive mounting?
> >> >>
> >> >> Thanks
> >> >>
> >> >> Tony
> >> >>
> >> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >> >>
> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
> >> >> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
> >> >> > Instructions for modification at my website.
> >> >> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you
> choose.
> >> >> > 32MB flash media.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Again- see my website.
> >> >> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers etc?
> >> I'm
> >> >> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how to
> >> >> install.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > thanks again
> >> >> >
> >> >> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> the costing wont be much different
> >> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> >> From: Tony Court
> >> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
> >> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from
> >> >> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Thanks again for your help.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Tony
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive
> would
> >> >> >>> of
> >> >> definetly put the os on it
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be on
> >> >> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
> >> >> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> >>> From: Tony Court
> >> >> >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
> >> >> >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with both
> >> the
> >> >> OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), I
> >> also
> >> >> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still
> >> connected)
> >> >> to see if it would boot from HD.
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the
> floppy
> >> >> and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and
> covered
> >> up
> >> >> the relevant holes.
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be the
> >> >> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit stuck
> >> now :(
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> I look forward to your replies!
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> Tony
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
> >> >> >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy
> >> >> connector-
> >> >> >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
> >> >> >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or
> EMXP
> >> >> utilities
> >> >> >>>> and try and boot from it.
> >> >> >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably
> >> >> formatted by
> >> >> >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the utilities.
> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
> >> >> >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which indicates
> >> >> >>>> High-density disk.
> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the above
> >> >> doesn't
> >> >> >>>> work for you.
> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >>>> Regards,
> >> >> >>>> Ted
> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...>
> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD
> >> >> connected and
> >> >> >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and
> >> >> >>>>> let
> >> >> you know.
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy drive
> >> >> >>>>> is
> >> >> fried....
> >> >> >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the
> >> >> >>>>> HD?
> >> I
> >> >> >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my
> >> computer,
> >> >> but am
> >> >> >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about
> >> >> >>>>> the
> >> >> OS on the
> >> >> >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 2
> >> >> >>>>> zip
> >> >> disks
> >> >> >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip
> >> disks
> >> >> as
> >> >> >>>>> well?
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>> Tony
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
> >> >> >>>>>> wrote:
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> **
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it and
> >> >> should boot
> >> >> >>>>>> from the hd
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load
> os
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen
> and
> >> is
> >> >> doing
> >> >> >>>>> a
> >> >> >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a bad
> >> disk
> >> >> or the
> >> >> >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good clean
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is present
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
> >> >> >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> >> >> >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> Hi all,
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently
> >> >> >>>>>> wondering
> >> >> if it
> >> >> >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the original
> >> SCSI
> >> >> >>>>> floppy
> >> >> >>>>>> drive.
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created
> >> >> additional 2.14
> >> >> >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the
> >> >> >>>>>> drive
> >> I
> >> >> get
> >> >> >>>>> the
> >> >> >>>>>> following messages:
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> Checking Floppy
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> Loading Software
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I
> get
> >> red
> >> >> >>>>> lights
> >> >> >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if
> >> >> >>>>>> that
> >> >> makes a
> >> >> >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried
> disconnecting
> >> the
> >> >> >>>>> Floppy
> >> >> >>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be
> >> >> >>>>>> the
> >> >> problem?
> >> >> >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case...
> >> >> >>>>>> and
> >> am
> >> >> >>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is
> >> definitely
> >> >> the
> >> >> >>>>>> problem.
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> Thanks
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> Tony
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>> ------------------------------------
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > ------------------------------------
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >> >> >
> >> >> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> ------------------------------------
> >> >>
> >> >> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >> >>
> >> >> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >>
> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >>
> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >
> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>
>  
>


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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by jammie

p00 is the defualt program now if you are pressing buttons but nothing 
happens there could be a problem with the keyboard scanner ic chip

this deals with the scanning of the keyboard and all buttons and led control

if it fails you basically cant do anything

have you checked that the ribboncable is seated correctly
----- Original Message ----- 
Show quoted textHide quoted text
From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user


> Thanks for your reply... so, if I'm using the correct OS for the Emax II
> (2.14), any idea why none of the buttons are responsive and all I can get
> after booting from floppy is the default P00 Untitled?
>
> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:57 PM, jammie 
> <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
>
>> **
>>
>>
>> sorry i miss understood i thought you were talking about a emax1
>>
>> no the emax 2 os is fine
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
>> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 8:31 PM
>> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>>
>> > But (and I may just not understand things correctly as this is my first
>> > Emax II) NONE of the buttons are responsive.
>> >
>> > I currently have JUST the floppy and external Zip 100 connected (for
>> > testing), no CF, no internal HD. With no floppy in the drive, it cycles
>> > through 'Checking SCSI 1-7 but does not boot. With the floppy inserted
>> (OS
>> > 2.14) it boots up and displays P00 Untitled, the enter button flashes,
>> and
>> > none of the buttons are responsive.
>> >
>> > Are you saying that if I make another OS floppy disk using EMXP and the
>> > emaxplus10.zip from the groups files section, it should boot to the
>> 'plus'
>> > OS, the buttons will become responsive, and I can then manually select 
>> > to
>> > load sounds from the external zip drive? (SCSI 5)
>> >
>> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:19 PM, jammie
>> > <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
>> >
>> >> **
>>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> you need the plus os to change scsi id
>> >>
>> >> otherwise it will only see scsi id0 which if you connected the cf 
>> >> drive
>> >> right that willbe scsi id 0
>> >>
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: Tony Court
>> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 7:54 PM
>> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>> >>
>> >> so - I have the new slim floppy and CF drives installed......
>> >>
>> >> I load the OS from floppy (it's the first time I've seen it load), and 
>> >> I
>> >> now get on my screen 'P00 Untitled' and the enter light is flashing.
>> >>
>> >> I have attached my SCSI Zip100 drive with some Emax II sounds on those
>> >> disks, but I can't seem to select the drive ('Drive Select' button 
>> >> does
>> >> nothing). It's definitely a SCSI zip (it has the 5/6 selector and the
>> >> termination switch).
>> >>
>> >> Any ideas how to load the sounds from the SCSI zip drive?
>> >>
>> >> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > Thanks Ted - JM-215A mods completed..... time to fabricate some
>> >> > brackets
>> >> > and get everything in place :)
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
>> wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> The screwholes on the bottom of the PCD drive match the original
>> >> >> floppy
>> >> >> exactly.
>> >> >> However, the thread is different, if I recall.
>> >> >> For mounting you get some flat metal and drill the holes.
>> >> >> The holes front to back are the same for slim and PCD.
>> >> >> The distance is .9 inches up, center to center of the holes on the
>> >> >> side
>> >> >> of the PCD drive.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Slim floppy drives use 2.6MM screws.
>> >> >> They are used in RC cars also.
>> >> >> Duratrax makes a kit of screws.
>> >> >> Use the shortest screws on the front.
>> >> >> If they are put in too far, they will make the disk appear out of
>> >> >> alignment and you will get CRC errors and the disk may not easily
>> >> >> eject.
>> >> >> So use 3 washers on the outside of the metal bracket to keep the
>> >> >> screws
>> >> >> from going in too far.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> As to spacers- use some washers or fab them from metal or nylon or
>> use
>> >> >> some small nuts.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> There isn't anything pre-made for it- you just have to fabricate 
>> >> >> it.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On Oct 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Tony Court wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy and 
>> >> >> cf
>> >> >> upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully I'll 
>> >> >> get
>> a
>> >> >> chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure both
>> >> >> drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All the
>> >> pics on
>> >> >> Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to each
>> >> >> other
>> >> and
>> >> >> then to the original floppy drive mounting?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Thanks
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Tony
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Sent from my iPhone
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
>> >> >> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
>> >> >> > Instructions for modification at my website.
>> >> >> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you
>> choose.
>> >> >> > 32MB flash media.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Again- see my website.
>> >> >> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers 
>> >> >> > etc?
>> >> I'm
>> >> >> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and how 
>> >> >> to
>> >> >> install.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > thanks again
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> the costing wont be much different
>> >> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> >> From: Tony Court
>> >> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
>> >> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from
>> >> >> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Thanks again for your help.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Tony
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive
>> would
>> >> >> >>> of
>> >> >> definetly put the os on it
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be 
>> >> >> >>> on
>> >> >> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
>> >> >> >>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> >>> From: Tony Court
>> >> >> >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
>> >> >> >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with 
>> >> >> >>> both
>> >> the
>> >> >> OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using emxp), 
>> >> >> I
>> >> also
>> >> >> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still
>> >> connected)
>> >> >> to see if it would boot from HD.
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the
>> floppy
>> >> >> and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and
>> covered
>> >> up
>> >> >> the relevant holes.
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be 
>> >> >> >>> the
>> >> >> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit 
>> >> >> stuck
>> >> now :(
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>> I look forward to your replies!
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>> Tony
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
>> >> >> >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the floppy
>> >> >> connector-
>> >> >> >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
>> >> >> >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or
>> EMXP
>> >> >> utilities
>> >> >> >>>> and try and boot from it.
>> >> >> >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably
>> >> >> formatted by
>> >> >> >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the 
>> >> >> >>>> utilities.
>> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
>> >> >> >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which 
>> >> >> >>>> indicates
>> >> >> >>>> High-density disk.
>> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the 
>> >> >> >>>> above
>> >> >> doesn't
>> >> >> >>>> work for you.
>> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >>>> Regards,
>> >> >> >>>> Ted
>> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court 
>> >> >> >>>> <anthony.court@...>
>> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD
>> >> >> connected and
>> >> >> >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight and
>> >> >> >>>>> let
>> >> >> you know.
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy 
>> >> >> >>>>> drive
>> >> >> >>>>> is
>> >> >> fried....
>> >> >> >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto the
>> >> >> >>>>> HD?
>> >> I
>> >> >> >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my
>> >> computer,
>> >> >> but am
>> >> >> >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know about
>> >> >> >>>>> the
>> >> >> OS on the
>> >> >> >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with, and 
>> >> >> >>>>> 2
>> >> >> >>>>> zip
>> >> >> disks
>> >> >> >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the zip
>> >> disks
>> >> >> as
>> >> >> >>>>> well?
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>> Tony
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
>> >> >> >>>>>> wrote:
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> **
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it 
>> >> >> >>>>>> and
>> >> >> should boot
>> >> >> >>>>>> from the hd
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd load
>> os
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen
>> and
>> >> is
>> >> >> doing
>> >> >> >>>>> a
>> >> >> >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a 
>> >> >> >>>>>> bad
>> >> disk
>> >> >> or the
>> >> >> >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good 
>> >> >> >>>>>> clean
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is 
>> >> >> >>>>>> present
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
>> >> >> >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
>> >> >> >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> Hi all,
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently
>> >> >> >>>>>> wondering
>> >> >> if it
>> >> >> >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the 
>> >> >> >>>>>> original
>> >> SCSI
>> >> >> >>>>> floppy
>> >> >> >>>>>> drive.
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created
>> >> >> additional 2.14
>> >> >> >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the
>> >> >> >>>>>> drive
>> >> I
>> >> >> get
>> >> >> >>>>> the
>> >> >> >>>>>> following messages:
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> Checking Floppy
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> Loading Software
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I
>> get
>> >> red
>> >> >> >>>>> lights
>> >> >> >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see if
>> >> >> >>>>>> that
>> >> >> makes a
>> >> >> >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried
>> disconnecting
>> >> the
>> >> >> >>>>> Floppy
>> >> >> >>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may be
>> >> >> >>>>>> the
>> >> >> problem?
>> >> >> >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in case...
>> >> >> >>>>>> and
>> >> am
>> >> >> >>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is
>> >> definitely
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> >>>>>> problem.
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> Thanks
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> Tony
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>> ------------------------------------
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > ------------------------------------
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> ------------------------------------
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >> >>
>> >> >> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >>
>> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ------------------------------------
>> >
>> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >
>> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>
> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by Tony Court

ok - so I'm thinking it may be that :(

I get P00 Untitled on both rows of the display, a cursor flashing on the
first 0 on the lower row, flashing Red light next to the 'Enter' button. No
response from either the piano keys (no sound), or the buttons.

Is this scanner IC chip replaceable and are they still available?



On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 1:07 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

> **
>
>
> p00 is the defualt program now if you are pressing buttons but nothing
> happens there could be a problem with the keyboard scanner ic chip
>
> this deals with the scanning of the keyboard and all buttons and led
> control
>
> if it fails you basically cant do anything
>
> have you checked that the ribboncable is seated correctly
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 9:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>
> > Thanks for your reply... so, if I'm using the correct OS for the Emax II
> > (2.14), any idea why none of the buttons are responsive and all I can get
> > after booting from floppy is the default P00 Untitled?
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:57 PM, jammie
> > <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
> >
> >> **
>
> >>
> >>
> >> sorry i miss understood i thought you were talking about a emax1
> >>
> >> no the emax 2 os is fine
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
> >> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 8:31 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
> >>
> >> > But (and I may just not understand things correctly as this is my
> first
> >> > Emax II) NONE of the buttons are responsive.
> >> >
> >> > I currently have JUST the floppy and external Zip 100 connected (for
> >> > testing), no CF, no internal HD. With no floppy in the drive, it
> cycles
> >> > through 'Checking SCSI 1-7 but does not boot. With the floppy inserted
> >> (OS
> >> > 2.14) it boots up and displays P00 Untitled, the enter button flashes,
> >> and
> >> > none of the buttons are responsive.
> >> >
> >> > Are you saying that if I make another OS floppy disk using EMXP and
> the
> >> > emaxplus10.zip from the groups files section, it should boot to the
> >> 'plus'
> >> > OS, the buttons will become responsive, and I can then manually
> select
> >> > to
> >> > load sounds from the external zip drive? (SCSI 5)
> >> >
> >> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:19 PM, jammie
> >> > <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> **
> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> you need the plus os to change scsi id
> >> >>
> >> >> otherwise it will only see scsi id0 which if you connected the cf
> >> >> drive
> >> >> right that willbe scsi id 0
> >> >>
> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> From: Tony Court
> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 7:54 PM
> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
> >> >>
> >> >> so - I have the new slim floppy and CF drives installed......
> >> >>
> >> >> I load the OS from floppy (it's the first time I've seen it load),
> and
> >> >> I
> >> >> now get on my screen 'P00 Untitled' and the enter light is flashing.
> >> >>
> >> >> I have attached my SCSI Zip100 drive with some Emax II sounds on
> those
> >> >> disks, but I can't seem to select the drive ('Drive Select' button
> >> >> does
> >> >> nothing). It's definitely a SCSI zip (it has the 5/6 selector and the
> >> >> termination switch).
> >> >>
> >> >> Any ideas how to load the sounds from the SCSI zip drive?
> >> >>
> >> >> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...
> >
> >> >> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> > Thanks Ted - JM-215A mods completed..... time to fabricate some
> >> >> > brackets
> >> >> > and get everything in place :)
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
> >> wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> The screwholes on the bottom of the PCD drive match the original
> >> >> >> floppy
> >> >> >> exactly.
> >> >> >> However, the thread is different, if I recall.
> >> >> >> For mounting you get some flat metal and drill the holes.
> >> >> >> The holes front to back are the same for slim and PCD.
> >> >> >> The distance is .9 inches up, center to center of the holes on the
> >> >> >> side
> >> >> >> of the PCD drive.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Slim floppy drives use 2.6MM screws.
> >> >> >> They are used in RC cars also.
> >> >> >> Duratrax makes a kit of screws.
> >> >> >> Use the shortest screws on the front.
> >> >> >> If they are put in too far, they will make the disk appear out of
> >> >> >> alignment and you will get CRC errors and the disk may not easily
> >> >> >> eject.
> >> >> >> So use 3 washers on the outside of the metal bracket to keep the
> >> >> >> screws
> >> >> >> from going in too far.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> As to spacers- use some washers or fab them from metal or nylon or
> >> use
> >> >> >> some small nuts.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> There isn't anything pre-made for it- you just have to fabricate
> >> >> >> it.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> On Oct 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Tony Court wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy and
> >> >> >> cf
> >> >> >> upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully I'll
> >> >> >> get
> >> a
> >> >> >> chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure
> both
> >> >> >> drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All
> the
> >> >> pics on
> >> >> >> Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to each
> >> >> >> other
> >> >> and
> >> >> >> then to the original floppy drive mounting?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Thanks
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Tony
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
> >> >> >> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
> >> >> >> > Instructions for modification at my website.
> >> >> >> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you
> >> choose.
> >> >> >> > 32MB flash media.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > Again- see my website.
> >> >> >> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers
> >> >> >> > etc?
> >> >> I'm
> >> >> >> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and
> how
> >> >> >> to
> >> >> >> install.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > thanks again
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf drive
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> the costing wont be much different
> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> >> >> From: Tony Court
> >> >> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> >> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
> >> >> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive from
> >> >> >> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Thanks again for your help.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Tony
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive
> >> would
> >> >> >> >>> of
> >> >> >> definetly put the os on it
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could be
> >> >> >> >>> on
> >> >> >> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
> >> >> >> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> >> >>> From: Tony Court
> >> >> >> >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> >> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
> >> >> >> >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with
> >> >> >> >>> both
> >> >> the
> >> >> >> OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using
> emxp),
> >> >> >> I
> >> >> also
> >> >> >> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still
> >> >> connected)
> >> >> >> to see if it would boot from HD.
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the
> >> floppy
> >> >> >> and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and
> >> covered
> >> >> up
> >> >> >> the relevant holes.
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that be
> >> >> >> >>> the
> >> >> >> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit
> >> >> >> stuck
> >> >> now :(
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>> I look forward to your replies!
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>> Tony
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
> >> >> >> >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the
> floppy
> >> >> >> connector-
> >> >> >> >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
> >> >> >> >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) or
> >> EMXP
> >> >> >> utilities
> >> >> >> >>>> and try and boot from it.
> >> >> >> >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably
> >> >> >> formatted by
> >> >> >> >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the
> >> >> >> >>>> utilities.
> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
> >> >> >> >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which
> >> >> >> >>>> indicates
> >> >> >> >>>> High-density disk.
> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the
> >> >> >> >>>> above
> >> >> >> doesn't
> >> >> >> >>>> work for you.
> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >>>> Regards,
> >> >> >> >>>> Ted
> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court
> >> >> >> >>>> <anthony.court@...>
> >> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the HD
> >> >> >> connected and
> >> >> >> >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight
> and
> >> >> >> >>>>> let
> >> >> >> you know.
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy
> >> >> >> >>>>> drive
> >> >> >> >>>>> is
> >> >> >> fried....
> >> >> >> >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto
> the
> >> >> >> >>>>> HD?
> >> >> I
> >> >> >> >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my
> >> >> computer,
> >> >> >> but am
> >> >> >> >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right ;)
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know
> about
> >> >> >> >>>>> the
> >> >> >> OS on the
> >> >> >> >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with,
> and
> >> >> >> >>>>> 2
> >> >> >> >>>>> zip
> >> >> >> disks
> >> >> >> >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the
> zip
> >> >> disks
> >> >> >> as
> >> >> >> >>>>> well?
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>> Tony
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
> >> >> >> >>>>>> wrote:
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> **
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it
> >> >> >> >>>>>> and
> >> >> >> should boot
> >> >> >> >>>>>> from the hd
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd
> load
> >> os
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being seen
> >> and
> >> >> is
> >> >> >> doing
> >> >> >> >>>>> a
> >> >> >> >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a
> >> >> >> >>>>>> bad
> >> >> disk
> >> >> >> or the
> >> >> >> >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good
> >> >> >> >>>>>> clean
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is
> >> >> >> >>>>>> present
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> >> >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
> >> >> >> >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> >> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> >> >> >> >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> Hi all,
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently
> >> >> >> >>>>>> wondering
> >> >> >> if it
> >> >> >> >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the
> >> >> >> >>>>>> original
> >> >> SCSI
> >> >> >> >>>>> floppy
> >> >> >> >>>>>> drive.
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created
> >> >> >> additional 2.14
> >> >> >> >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in the
> >> >> >> >>>>>> drive
> >> >> I
> >> >> >> get
> >> >> >> >>>>> the
> >> >> >> >>>>>> following messages:
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> Checking Floppy
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> Loading Software
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. I
> >> get
> >> >> red
> >> >> >> >>>>> lights
> >> >> >> >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see
> if
> >> >> >> >>>>>> that
> >> >> >> makes a
> >> >> >> >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried
> >> disconnecting
> >> >> the
> >> >> >> >>>>> Floppy
> >> >> >> >>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may
> be
> >> >> >> >>>>>> the
> >> >> >> problem?
> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in
> case...
> >> >> >> >>>>>> and
> >> >> am
> >> >> >> >>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is
> >> >> definitely
> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> >>>>>> problem.
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> Thanks
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> Tony
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>> ------------------------------------
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > ------------------------------------
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> ------------------------------------
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >>
> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > ------------------------------------
> >> >
> >> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >> >
> >> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >
> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>
>  
>


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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by jammie

have you tried pressing the enter button

becuase the p00 untitled programmight be blank

hence why you are getting no response from keys


----- Original Message ----- 
Show quoted textHide quoted text
From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 9:23 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user


> ok - so I'm thinking it may be that :(
>
> I get P00 Untitled on both rows of the display, a cursor flashing on the
> first 0 on the lower row, flashing Red light next to the 'Enter' button. 
> No
> response from either the piano keys (no sound), or the buttons.
>
> Is this scanner IC chip replaceable and are they still available?
>
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 1:07 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...> 
> wrote:
>
>> **
>>
>>
>> p00 is the defualt program now if you are pressing buttons but nothing
>> happens there could be a problem with the keyboard scanner ic chip
>>
>> this deals with the scanning of the keyboard and all buttons and led
>> control
>>
>> if it fails you basically cant do anything
>>
>> have you checked that the ribboncable is seated correctly
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
>> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 9:02 PM
>> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>>
>> > Thanks for your reply... so, if I'm using the correct OS for the Emax 
>> > II
>> > (2.14), any idea why none of the buttons are responsive and all I can 
>> > get
>> > after booting from floppy is the default P00 Untitled?
>> >
>> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:57 PM, jammie
>> > <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
>> >
>> >> **
>>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> sorry i miss understood i thought you were talking about a emax1
>> >>
>> >> no the emax 2 os is fine
>> >>
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
>> >> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
>> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 8:31 PM
>> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>> >>
>> >> > But (and I may just not understand things correctly as this is my
>> first
>> >> > Emax II) NONE of the buttons are responsive.
>> >> >
>> >> > I currently have JUST the floppy and external Zip 100 connected (for
>> >> > testing), no CF, no internal HD. With no floppy in the drive, it
>> cycles
>> >> > through 'Checking SCSI 1-7 but does not boot. With the floppy 
>> >> > inserted
>> >> (OS
>> >> > 2.14) it boots up and displays P00 Untitled, the enter button 
>> >> > flashes,
>> >> and
>> >> > none of the buttons are responsive.
>> >> >
>> >> > Are you saying that if I make another OS floppy disk using EMXP and
>> the
>> >> > emaxplus10.zip from the groups files section, it should boot to the
>> >> 'plus'
>> >> > OS, the buttons will become responsive, and I can then manually
>> select
>> >> > to
>> >> > load sounds from the external zip drive? (SCSI 5)
>> >> >
>> >> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:19 PM, jammie
>> >> > <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> **
>> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> you need the plus os to change scsi id
>> >> >>
>> >> >> otherwise it will only see scsi id0 which if you connected the cf
>> >> >> drive
>> >> >> right that willbe scsi id 0
>> >> >>
>> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> From: Tony Court
>> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 7:54 PM
>> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>> >> >>
>> >> >> so - I have the new slim floppy and CF drives installed......
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I load the OS from floppy (it's the first time I've seen it load),
>> and
>> >> >> I
>> >> >> now get on my screen 'P00 Untitled' and the enter light is 
>> >> >> flashing.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I have attached my SCSI Zip100 drive with some Emax II sounds on
>> those
>> >> >> disks, but I can't seem to select the drive ('Drive Select' button
>> >> >> does
>> >> >> nothing). It's definitely a SCSI zip (it has the 5/6 selector and 
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> termination switch).
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Any ideas how to load the sounds from the SCSI zip drive?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Tony Court 
>> >> >> <anthony.court@...
>> >
>> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> > Thanks Ted - JM-215A mods completed..... time to fabricate some
>> >> >> > brackets
>> >> >> > and get everything in place :)
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
>> >> wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> The screwholes on the bottom of the PCD drive match the original
>> >> >> >> floppy
>> >> >> >> exactly.
>> >> >> >> However, the thread is different, if I recall.
>> >> >> >> For mounting you get some flat metal and drill the holes.
>> >> >> >> The holes front to back are the same for slim and PCD.
>> >> >> >> The distance is .9 inches up, center to center of the holes on 
>> >> >> >> the
>> >> >> >> side
>> >> >> >> of the PCD drive.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Slim floppy drives use 2.6MM screws.
>> >> >> >> They are used in RC cars also.
>> >> >> >> Duratrax makes a kit of screws.
>> >> >> >> Use the shortest screws on the front.
>> >> >> >> If they are put in too far, they will make the disk appear out 
>> >> >> >> of
>> >> >> >> alignment and you will get CRC errors and the disk may not 
>> >> >> >> easily
>> >> >> >> eject.
>> >> >> >> So use 3 washers on the outside of the metal bracket to keep the
>> >> >> >> screws
>> >> >> >> from going in too far.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> As to spacers- use some washers or fab them from metal or nylon 
>> >> >> >> or
>> >> use
>> >> >> >> some small nuts.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> There isn't anything pre-made for it- you just have to fabricate
>> >> >> >> it.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> On Oct 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Tony Court wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy 
>> >> >> >> and
>> >> >> >> cf
>> >> >> >> upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully I'll
>> >> >> >> get
>> >> a
>> >> >> >> chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure
>> both
>> >> >> >> drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All
>> the
>> >> >> pics on
>> >> >> >> Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to 
>> >> >> >> each
>> >> >> >> other
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> >> then to the original floppy drive mounting?
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Thanks
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Tony
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
>> >> >> >> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
>> >> >> >> > Instructions for modification at my website.
>> >> >> >> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you
>> >> choose.
>> >> >> >> > 32MB flash media.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > Again- see my website.
>> >> >> >> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers
>> >> >> >> > etc?
>> >> >> I'm
>> >> >> >> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and
>> how
>> >> >> >> to
>> >> >> >> install.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > thanks again
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf 
>> >> >> >> >> drive
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> the costing wont be much different
>> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> >> >> From: Tony Court
>> >> >> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> >> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
>> >> >> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive 
>> >> >> >> >> from
>> >> >> >> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Thanks again for your help.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Tony
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive
>> >> would
>> >> >> >> >>> of
>> >> >> >> definetly put the os on it
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could 
>> >> >> >> >>> be
>> >> >> >> >>> on
>> >> >> >> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
>> >> >> >> >>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> >> >>> From: Tony Court
>> >> >> >> >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> >> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
>> >> >> >> >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with
>> >> >> >> >>> both
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> >> OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using
>> emxp),
>> >> >> >> I
>> >> >> also
>> >> >> >> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still
>> >> >> connected)
>> >> >> >> to see if it would boot from HD.
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the
>> >> floppy
>> >> >> >> and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and
>> >> covered
>> >> >> up
>> >> >> >> the relevant holes.
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that 
>> >> >> >> >>> be
>> >> >> >> >>> the
>> >> >> >> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit
>> >> >> >> stuck
>> >> >> now :(
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> I look forward to your replies!
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> Tony
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
>> >> >> >> >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the
>> floppy
>> >> >> >> connector-
>> >> >> >> >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
>> >> >> >> >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) 
>> >> >> >> >>>> or
>> >> EMXP
>> >> >> >> utilities
>> >> >> >> >>>> and try and boot from it.
>> >> >> >> >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably
>> >> >> >> formatted by
>> >> >> >> >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the
>> >> >> >> >>>> utilities.
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
>> >> >> >> >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which
>> >> >> >> >>>> indicates
>> >> >> >> >>>> High-density disk.
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the
>> >> >> >> >>>> above
>> >> >> >> doesn't
>> >> >> >> >>>> work for you.
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>> Regards,
>> >> >> >> >>>> Ted
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court
>> >> >> >> >>>> <anthony.court@...>
>> >> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the 
>> >> >> >> >>>>> HD
>> >> >> >> connected and
>> >> >> >> >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight
>> and
>> >> >> >> >>>>> let
>> >> >> >> you know.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy
>> >> >> >> >>>>> drive
>> >> >> >> >>>>> is
>> >> >> >> fried....
>> >> >> >> >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto
>> the
>> >> >> >> >>>>> HD?
>> >> >> I
>> >> >> >> >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my
>> >> >> computer,
>> >> >> >> but am
>> >> >> >> >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right 
>> >> >> >> >>>>> ;)
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know
>> about
>> >> >> >> >>>>> the
>> >> >> >> OS on the
>> >> >> >> >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with,
>> and
>> >> >> >> >>>>> 2
>> >> >> >> >>>>> zip
>> >> >> >> disks
>> >> >> >> >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the
>> zip
>> >> >> disks
>> >> >> >> as
>> >> >> >> >>>>> well?
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> Tony
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> **
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> and
>> >> >> >> should boot
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> from the hd
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd
>> load
>> >> os
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being 
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> seen
>> >> and
>> >> >> is
>> >> >> >> doing
>> >> >> >> >>>>> a
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> bad
>> >> >> disk
>> >> >> >> or the
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> clean
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> present
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Hi all,
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> wondering
>> >> >> >> if it
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> original
>> >> >> SCSI
>> >> >> >> >>>>> floppy
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> drive.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created
>> >> >> >> additional 2.14
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in 
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> the
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> drive
>> >> >> I
>> >> >> >> get
>> >> >> >> >>>>> the
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> following messages:
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Checking Floppy
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Loading Software
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. 
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> I
>> >> get
>> >> >> red
>> >> >> >> >>>>> lights
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see
>> if
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> that
>> >> >> >> makes a
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried
>> >> disconnecting
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> >> >>>>> Floppy
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may
>> be
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> the
>> >> >> >> problem?
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in
>> case...
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> and
>> >> >> am
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is
>> >> >> definitely
>> >> >> >> the
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> problem.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Thanks
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Tony
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> ------------------------------------
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > ------------------------------------
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> ------------------------------------
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >>
>> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > ------------------------------------
>> >> >
>> >> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >> >
>> >> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ------------------------------------
>> >
>> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >
>> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>
> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by jammie

yes the chips are available from epr electronics $40
----- Original Message ----- 
Show quoted textHide quoted text
From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 9:23 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user


> ok - so I'm thinking it may be that :(
>
> I get P00 Untitled on both rows of the display, a cursor flashing on the
> first 0 on the lower row, flashing Red light next to the 'Enter' button. 
> No
> response from either the piano keys (no sound), or the buttons.
>
> Is this scanner IC chip replaceable and are they still available?
>
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 1:07 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...> 
> wrote:
>
>> **
>>
>>
>> p00 is the defualt program now if you are pressing buttons but nothing
>> happens there could be a problem with the keyboard scanner ic chip
>>
>> this deals with the scanning of the keyboard and all buttons and led
>> control
>>
>> if it fails you basically cant do anything
>>
>> have you checked that the ribboncable is seated correctly
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
>> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 9:02 PM
>> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>>
>> > Thanks for your reply... so, if I'm using the correct OS for the Emax 
>> > II
>> > (2.14), any idea why none of the buttons are responsive and all I can 
>> > get
>> > after booting from floppy is the default P00 Untitled?
>> >
>> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:57 PM, jammie
>> > <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
>> >
>> >> **
>>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> sorry i miss understood i thought you were talking about a emax1
>> >>
>> >> no the emax 2 os is fine
>> >>
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
>> >> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
>> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 8:31 PM
>> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>> >>
>> >> > But (and I may just not understand things correctly as this is my
>> first
>> >> > Emax II) NONE of the buttons are responsive.
>> >> >
>> >> > I currently have JUST the floppy and external Zip 100 connected (for
>> >> > testing), no CF, no internal HD. With no floppy in the drive, it
>> cycles
>> >> > through 'Checking SCSI 1-7 but does not boot. With the floppy 
>> >> > inserted
>> >> (OS
>> >> > 2.14) it boots up and displays P00 Untitled, the enter button 
>> >> > flashes,
>> >> and
>> >> > none of the buttons are responsive.
>> >> >
>> >> > Are you saying that if I make another OS floppy disk using EMXP and
>> the
>> >> > emaxplus10.zip from the groups files section, it should boot to the
>> >> 'plus'
>> >> > OS, the buttons will become responsive, and I can then manually
>> select
>> >> > to
>> >> > load sounds from the external zip drive? (SCSI 5)
>> >> >
>> >> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:19 PM, jammie
>> >> > <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> **
>> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> you need the plus os to change scsi id
>> >> >>
>> >> >> otherwise it will only see scsi id0 which if you connected the cf
>> >> >> drive
>> >> >> right that willbe scsi id 0
>> >> >>
>> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> From: Tony Court
>> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 7:54 PM
>> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>> >> >>
>> >> >> so - I have the new slim floppy and CF drives installed......
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I load the OS from floppy (it's the first time I've seen it load),
>> and
>> >> >> I
>> >> >> now get on my screen 'P00 Untitled' and the enter light is 
>> >> >> flashing.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I have attached my SCSI Zip100 drive with some Emax II sounds on
>> those
>> >> >> disks, but I can't seem to select the drive ('Drive Select' button
>> >> >> does
>> >> >> nothing). It's definitely a SCSI zip (it has the 5/6 selector and 
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> termination switch).
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Any ideas how to load the sounds from the SCSI zip drive?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Tony Court 
>> >> >> <anthony.court@...
>> >
>> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> > Thanks Ted - JM-215A mods completed..... time to fabricate some
>> >> >> > brackets
>> >> >> > and get everything in place :)
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
>> >> wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> The screwholes on the bottom of the PCD drive match the original
>> >> >> >> floppy
>> >> >> >> exactly.
>> >> >> >> However, the thread is different, if I recall.
>> >> >> >> For mounting you get some flat metal and drill the holes.
>> >> >> >> The holes front to back are the same for slim and PCD.
>> >> >> >> The distance is .9 inches up, center to center of the holes on 
>> >> >> >> the
>> >> >> >> side
>> >> >> >> of the PCD drive.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Slim floppy drives use 2.6MM screws.
>> >> >> >> They are used in RC cars also.
>> >> >> >> Duratrax makes a kit of screws.
>> >> >> >> Use the shortest screws on the front.
>> >> >> >> If they are put in too far, they will make the disk appear out 
>> >> >> >> of
>> >> >> >> alignment and you will get CRC errors and the disk may not 
>> >> >> >> easily
>> >> >> >> eject.
>> >> >> >> So use 3 washers on the outside of the metal bracket to keep the
>> >> >> >> screws
>> >> >> >> from going in too far.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> As to spacers- use some washers or fab them from metal or nylon 
>> >> >> >> or
>> >> use
>> >> >> >> some small nuts.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> There isn't anything pre-made for it- you just have to fabricate
>> >> >> >> it.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> On Oct 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Tony Court wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy 
>> >> >> >> and
>> >> >> >> cf
>> >> >> >> upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully I'll
>> >> >> >> get
>> >> a
>> >> >> >> chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure
>> both
>> >> >> >> drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All
>> the
>> >> >> pics on
>> >> >> >> Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to 
>> >> >> >> each
>> >> >> >> other
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> >> then to the original floppy drive mounting?
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Thanks
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Tony
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
>> >> >> >> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
>> >> >> >> > Instructions for modification at my website.
>> >> >> >> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you
>> >> choose.
>> >> >> >> > 32MB flash media.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > Again- see my website.
>> >> >> >> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part numbers
>> >> >> >> > etc?
>> >> >> I'm
>> >> >> >> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and
>> how
>> >> >> >> to
>> >> >> >> install.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > thanks again
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf 
>> >> >> >> >> drive
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> the costing wont be much different
>> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> >> >> From: Tony Court
>> >> >> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> >> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
>> >> >> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected :(
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive 
>> >> >> >> >> from
>> >> >> >> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Thanks again for your help.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Tony
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive
>> >> would
>> >> >> >> >>> of
>> >> >> >> definetly put the os on it
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could 
>> >> >> >> >>> be
>> >> >> >> >>> on
>> >> >> >> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
>> >> >> >> >>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> >> >>> From: Tony Court
>> >> >> >> >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> >> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
>> >> >> >> >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again with
>> >> >> >> >>> both
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> >> OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using
>> emxp),
>> >> >> >> I
>> >> >> also
>> >> >> >> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still
>> >> >> connected)
>> >> >> >> to see if it would boot from HD.
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the
>> >> floppy
>> >> >> >> and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have power.
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and
>> >> covered
>> >> >> up
>> >> >> >> the relevant holes.
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that 
>> >> >> >> >>> be
>> >> >> >> >>> the
>> >> >> >> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit
>> >> >> >> stuck
>> >> >> now :(
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> I look forward to your replies!
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> Tony
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
>> >> >> >> >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the
>> floppy
>> >> >> >> connector-
>> >> >> >> >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
>> >> >> >> >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS) 
>> >> >> >> >>>> or
>> >> EMXP
>> >> >> >> utilities
>> >> >> >> >>>> and try and boot from it.
>> >> >> >> >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was probably
>> >> >> >> formatted by
>> >> >> >> >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the
>> >> >> >> >>>> utilities.
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
>> >> >> >> >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which
>> >> >> >> >>>> indicates
>> >> >> >> >>>> High-density disk.
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the
>> >> >> >> >>>> above
>> >> >> >> doesn't
>> >> >> >> >>>> work for you.
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>> Regards,
>> >> >> >> >>>> Ted
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court
>> >> >> >> >>>> <anthony.court@...>
>> >> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just the 
>> >> >> >> >>>>> HD
>> >> >> >> connected and
>> >> >> >> >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight
>> and
>> >> >> >> >>>>> let
>> >> >> >> you know.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy
>> >> >> >> >>>>> drive
>> >> >> >> >>>>> is
>> >> >> >> fried....
>> >> >> >> >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto
>> the
>> >> >> >> >>>>> HD?
>> >> >> I
>> >> >> >> >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my
>> >> >> computer,
>> >> >> >> but am
>> >> >> >> >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is right 
>> >> >> >> >>>>> ;)
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know
>> about
>> >> >> >> >>>>> the
>> >> >> >> OS on the
>> >> >> >> >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with,
>> and
>> >> >> >> >>>>> 2
>> >> >> >> >>>>> zip
>> >> >> >> disks
>> >> >> >> >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the
>> zip
>> >> >> disks
>> >> >> >> as
>> >> >> >> >>>>> well?
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> Tony
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> **
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on it
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> and
>> >> >> >> should boot
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> from the hd
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd
>> load
>> >> os
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being 
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> seen
>> >> and
>> >> >> is
>> >> >> >> doing
>> >> >> >> >>>>> a
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either a
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> bad
>> >> >> disk
>> >> >> >> or the
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> clean
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> present
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Hi all,
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> wondering
>> >> >> >> if it
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> original
>> >> >> SCSI
>> >> >> >> >>>>> floppy
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> drive.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also created
>> >> >> >> additional 2.14
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in 
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> the
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> drive
>> >> >> I
>> >> >> >> get
>> >> >> >> >>>>> the
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> following messages:
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Checking Floppy
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Loading Software
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15 seconds. 
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> I
>> >> get
>> >> >> red
>> >> >> >> >>>>> lights
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to see
>> if
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> that
>> >> >> >> makes a
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried
>> >> disconnecting
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> >> >>>>> Floppy
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what may
>> be
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> the
>> >> >> >> problem?
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in
>> case...
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> and
>> >> >> am
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is
>> >> >> definitely
>> >> >> >> the
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> problem.
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Thanks
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> Tony
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> ------------------------------------
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > ------------------------------------
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> ------------------------------------
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >>
>> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > ------------------------------------
>> >> >
>> >> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >> >
>> >> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ------------------------------------
>> >
>> > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>> >
>> > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>
> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by Tony Court

yup - I tried pressing the 'enter' key, no response and it just keeps
flashing red :( Nothing is responsive, buttons or keys :(

Where is the IC scanner chip located? Is there any way to test if it might
have failed?

On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 2:08 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> have you tried pressing the enter button
>
> becuase the p00 untitled programmight be blank
>
> hence why you are getting no response from keys
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@gmail.com>
> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 9:23 PM
> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>
> > ok - so I'm thinking it may be that :(
> >
> > I get P00 Untitled on both rows of the display, a cursor flashing on the
> > first 0 on the lower row, flashing Red light next to the 'Enter' button.
> > No
> > response from either the piano keys (no sound), or the buttons.
> >
> > Is this scanner IC chip replaceable and are they still available?
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 1:07 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> **
>
> >>
> >>
> >> p00 is the defualt program now if you are pressing buttons but nothing
> >> happens there could be a problem with the keyboard scanner ic chip
> >>
> >> this deals with the scanning of the keyboard and all buttons and led
> >> control
> >>
> >> if it fails you basically cant do anything
> >>
> >> have you checked that the ribboncable is seated correctly
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
> >> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 9:02 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
> >>
> >> > Thanks for your reply... so, if I'm using the correct OS for the Emax
> >> > II
> >> > (2.14), any idea why none of the buttons are responsive and all I can
> >> > get
> >> > after booting from floppy is the default P00 Untitled?
> >> >
> >> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:57 PM, jammie
> >> > <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> **
> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> sorry i miss understood i thought you were talking about a emax1
> >> >>
> >> >> no the emax 2 os is fine
> >> >>
> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
> >> >> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
> >> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 8:31 PM
> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
> >> >>
> >> >> > But (and I may just not understand things correctly as this is my
> >> first
> >> >> > Emax II) NONE of the buttons are responsive.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > I currently have JUST the floppy and external Zip 100 connected
> (for
> >> >> > testing), no CF, no internal HD. With no floppy in the drive, it
> >> cycles
> >> >> > through 'Checking SCSI 1-7 but does not boot. With the floppy
> >> >> > inserted
> >> >> (OS
> >> >> > 2.14) it boots up and displays P00 Untitled, the enter button
> >> >> > flashes,
> >> >> and
> >> >> > none of the buttons are responsive.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Are you saying that if I make another OS floppy disk using EMXP and
> >> the
> >> >> > emaxplus10.zip from the groups files section, it should boot to the
> >> >> 'plus'
> >> >> > OS, the buttons will become responsive, and I can then manually
> >> select
> >> >> > to
> >> >> > load sounds from the external zip drive? (SCSI 5)
> >> >> >
> >> >> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:19 PM, jammie
> >> >> > <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> **
> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> you need the plus os to change scsi id
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> otherwise it will only see scsi id0 which if you connected the cf
> >> >> >> drive
> >> >> >> right that willbe scsi id 0
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> >> From: Tony Court
> >> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 7:54 PM
> >> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> so - I have the new slim floppy and CF drives installed......
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> I load the OS from floppy (it's the first time I've seen it load),
> >> and
> >> >> >> I
> >> >> >> now get on my screen 'P00 Untitled' and the enter light is
> >> >> >> flashing.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> I have attached my SCSI Zip100 drive with some Emax II sounds on
> >> those
> >> >> >> disks, but I can't seem to select the drive ('Drive Select' button
> >> >> >> does
> >> >> >> nothing). It's definitely a SCSI zip (it has the 5/6 selector and
> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> termination switch).
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Any ideas how to load the sounds from the SCSI zip drive?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Tony Court
> >> >> >> <anthony.court@...
> >> >
> >> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > Thanks Ted - JM-215A mods completed..... time to fabricate some
> >> >> >> > brackets
> >> >> >> > and get everything in place :)
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> The screwholes on the bottom of the PCD drive match the
> original
> >> >> >> >> floppy
> >> >> >> >> exactly.
> >> >> >> >> However, the thread is different, if I recall.
> >> >> >> >> For mounting you get some flat metal and drill the holes.
> >> >> >> >> The holes front to back are the same for slim and PCD.
> >> >> >> >> The distance is .9 inches up, center to center of the holes on
> >> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> >> side
> >> >> >> >> of the PCD drive.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Slim floppy drives use 2.6MM screws.
> >> >> >> >> They are used in RC cars also.
> >> >> >> >> Duratrax makes a kit of screws.
> >> >> >> >> Use the shortest screws on the front.
> >> >> >> >> If they are put in too far, they will make the disk appear out
> >> >> >> >> of
> >> >> >> >> alignment and you will get CRC errors and the disk may not
> >> >> >> >> easily
> >> >> >> >> eject.
> >> >> >> >> So use 3 washers on the outside of the metal bracket to keep
> the
> >> >> >> >> screws
> >> >> >> >> from going in too far.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> As to spacers- use some washers or fab them from metal or
> nylon
> >> >> >> >> or
> >> >> use
> >> >> >> >> some small nuts.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> There isn't anything pre-made for it- you just have to
> fabricate
> >> >> >> >> it.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> On Oct 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Tony Court wrote:
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy
> >> >> >> >> and
> >> >> >> >> cf
> >> >> >> >> upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully
> I'll
> >> >> >> >> get
> >> >> a
> >> >> >> >> chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure
> >> both
> >> >> >> >> drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All
> >> the
> >> >> >> pics on
> >> >> >> >> Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to
> >> >> >> >> each
> >> >> >> >> other
> >> >> >> and
> >> >> >> >> then to the original floppy drive mounting?
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Thanks
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Tony
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
> wrote:
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
> >> >> >> >> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
> >> >> >> >> > Instructions for modification at my website.
> >> >> >> >> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you
> >> >> choose.
> >> >> >> >> > 32MB flash media.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > Again- see my website.
> >> >> >> >> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part
> numbers
> >> >> >> >> > etc?
> >> >> >> I'm
> >> >> >> >> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and
> >> how
> >> >> >> >> to
> >> >> >> >> install.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > thanks again
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...>
> wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf
> >> >> >> >> >> drive
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> the costing wont be much different
> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> >> >> >> From: Tony Court
> >> >> >> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> >> >> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
> >> >> >> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected
> :(
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive
> >> >> >> >> >> from
> >> >> >> >> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> Thanks again for your help.
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> Tony
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive
> >> >> would
> >> >> >> >> >>> of
> >> >> >> >> definetly put the os on it
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could
> >> >> >> >> >>> be
> >> >> >> >> >>> on
> >> >> >> >> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
> >> >> >> >> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> >> >> >>> From: Tony Court
> >> >> >> >> >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> >> >> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
> >> >> >> >> >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again
> with
> >> >> >> >> >>> both
> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> >> OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using
> >> emxp),
> >> >> >> >> I
> >> >> >> also
> >> >> >> >> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still
> >> >> >> connected)
> >> >> >> >> to see if it would boot from HD.
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the
> >> >> floppy
> >> >> >> >> and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have
> power.
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and
> >> >> covered
> >> >> >> up
> >> >> >> >> the relevant holes.
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that
> >> >> >> >> >>> be
> >> >> >> >> >>> the
> >> >> >> >> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit
> >> >> >> >> stuck
> >> >> >> now :(
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> I look forward to your replies!
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> Tony
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
> >> >> >> >> >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the
> >> floppy
> >> >> >> >> connector-
> >> >> >> >> >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
> >> >> >> >> >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS)
> >> >> >> >> >>>> or
> >> >> EMXP
> >> >> >> >> utilities
> >> >> >> >> >>>> and try and boot from it.
> >> >> >> >> >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was
> probably
> >> >> >> >> formatted by
> >> >> >> >> >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the
> >> >> >> >> >>>> utilities.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
> >> >> >> >> >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which
> >> >> >> >> >>>> indicates
> >> >> >> >> >>>> High-density disk.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the
> >> >> >> >> >>>> above
> >> >> >> >> doesn't
> >> >> >> >> >>>> work for you.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>> Regards,
> >> >> >> >> >>>> Ted
> >> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court
> >> >> >> >> >>>> <anthony.court@...>
> >> >> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just
> the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> HD
> >> >> >> >> connected and
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight
> >> and
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> let
> >> >> >> >> you know.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> drive
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> is
> >> >> >> >> fried....
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto
> >> the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> HD?
> >> >> >> I
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my
> >> >> >> computer,
> >> >> >> >> but am
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is
> right
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> ;)
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know
> >> about
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> the
> >> >> >> >> OS on the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with,
> >> and
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> 2
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> zip
> >> >> >> >> disks
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the
> >> zip
> >> >> >> disks
> >> >> >> >> as
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> well?
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> Tony
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@
> ...
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> **
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on
> it
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> and
> >> >> >> >> should boot
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> from the hd
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd
> >> load
> >> >> os
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> seen
> >> >> and
> >> >> >> is
> >> >> >> >> doing
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> a
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either
> a
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> bad
> >> >> >> disk
> >> >> >> >> or the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> clean
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> present
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Hi all,
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> wondering
> >> >> >> >> if it
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> original
> >> >> >> SCSI
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> floppy
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> drive.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also
> created
> >> >> >> >> additional 2.14
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> drive
> >> >> >> I
> >> >> >> >> get
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> following messages:
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Checking Floppy
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Loading Software
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15
> seconds.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I
> >> >> get
> >> >> >> red
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> lights
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to
> see
> >> if
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> that
> >> >> >> >> makes a
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried
> >> >> disconnecting
> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> Floppy
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what
> may
> >> be
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> the
> >> >> >> >> problem?
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in
> >> case...
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> and
> >> >> >> am
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is
> >> >> >> definitely
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> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> problem.
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> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> ------------------------------------
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by Tony Court

This one?
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On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 2:09 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

> **
>
>
> yes the chips are available from epr electronics $40
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 9:23 PM
> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>
> > ok - so I'm thinking it may be that :(
> >
> > I get P00 Untitled on both rows of the display, a cursor flashing on the
> > first 0 on the lower row, flashing Red light next to the 'Enter' button.
> > No
> > response from either the piano keys (no sound), or the buttons.
> >
> > Is this scanner IC chip replaceable and are they still available?
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 1:07 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> **
>
> >>
> >>
> >> p00 is the defualt program now if you are pressing buttons but nothing
> >> happens there could be a problem with the keyboard scanner ic chip
> >>
> >> this deals with the scanning of the keyboard and all buttons and led
> >> control
> >>
> >> if it fails you basically cant do anything
> >>
> >> have you checked that the ribboncable is seated correctly
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...m>
> >> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 9:02 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
> >>
> >> > Thanks for your reply... so, if I'm using the correct OS for the Emax
> >> > II
> >> > (2.14), any idea why none of the buttons are responsive and all I can
> >> > get
> >> > after booting from floppy is the default P00 Untitled?
> >> >
> >> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:57 PM, jammie
> >> > <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk>wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> **
> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> sorry i miss understood i thought you were talking about a emax1
> >> >>
> >> >> no the emax 2 os is fine
> >> >>
> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
> >> >> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
> >> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 8:31 PM
> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
> >> >>
> >> >> > But (and I may just not understand things correctly as this is my
> >> first
> >> >> > Emax II) NONE of the buttons are responsive.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > I currently have JUST the floppy and external Zip 100 connected
> (for
> >> >> > testing), no CF, no internal HD. With no floppy in the drive, it
> >> cycles
> >> >> > through 'Checking SCSI 1-7 but does not boot. With the floppy
> >> >> > inserted
> >> >> (OS
> >> >> > 2.14) it boots up and displays P00 Untitled, the enter button
> >> >> > flashes,
> >> >> and
> >> >> > none of the buttons are responsive.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Are you saying that if I make another OS floppy disk using EMXP and
> >> the
> >> >> > emaxplus10.zip from the groups files section, it should boot to the
> >> >> 'plus'
> >> >> > OS, the buttons will become responsive, and I can then manually
> >> select
> >> >> > to
> >> >> > load sounds from the external zip drive? (SCSI 5)
> >> >> >
> >> >> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:19 PM, jammie
> >> >> > <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> **
> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> you need the plus os to change scsi id
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> otherwise it will only see scsi id0 which if you connected the cf
> >> >> >> drive
> >> >> >> right that willbe scsi id 0
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> >> From: Tony Court
> >> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 7:54 PM
> >> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> so - I have the new slim floppy and CF drives installed......
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> I load the OS from floppy (it's the first time I've seen it load),
> >> and
> >> >> >> I
> >> >> >> now get on my screen 'P00 Untitled' and the enter light is
> >> >> >> flashing.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> I have attached my SCSI Zip100 drive with some Emax II sounds on
> >> those
> >> >> >> disks, but I can't seem to select the drive ('Drive Select' button
> >> >> >> does
> >> >> >> nothing). It's definitely a SCSI zip (it has the 5/6 selector and
> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> termination switch).
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Any ideas how to load the sounds from the SCSI zip drive?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Tony Court
> >> >> >> <anthony.court@...
> >> >
> >> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > Thanks Ted - JM-215A mods completed..... time to fabricate some
> >> >> >> > brackets
> >> >> >> > and get everything in place :)
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> The screwholes on the bottom of the PCD drive match the
> original
> >> >> >> >> floppy
> >> >> >> >> exactly.
> >> >> >> >> However, the thread is different, if I recall.
> >> >> >> >> For mounting you get some flat metal and drill the holes.
> >> >> >> >> The holes front to back are the same for slim and PCD.
> >> >> >> >> The distance is .9 inches up, center to center of the holes on
> >> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> >> side
> >> >> >> >> of the PCD drive.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Slim floppy drives use 2.6MM screws.
> >> >> >> >> They are used in RC cars also.
> >> >> >> >> Duratrax makes a kit of screws.
> >> >> >> >> Use the shortest screws on the front.
> >> >> >> >> If they are put in too far, they will make the disk appear out
> >> >> >> >> of
> >> >> >> >> alignment and you will get CRC errors and the disk may not
> >> >> >> >> easily
> >> >> >> >> eject.
> >> >> >> >> So use 3 washers on the outside of the metal bracket to keep
> the
> >> >> >> >> screws
> >> >> >> >> from going in too far.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> As to spacers- use some washers or fab them from metal or
> nylon
> >> >> >> >> or
> >> >> use
> >> >> >> >> some small nuts.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> There isn't anything pre-made for it- you just have to
> fabricate
> >> >> >> >> it.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> On Oct 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Tony Court wrote:
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy
> >> >> >> >> and
> >> >> >> >> cf
> >> >> >> >> upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully
> I'll
> >> >> >> >> get
> >> >> a
> >> >> >> >> chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure
> >> both
> >> >> >> >> drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B. All
> >> the
> >> >> >> pics on
> >> >> >> >> Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to
> >> >> >> >> each
> >> >> >> >> other
> >> >> >> and
> >> >> >> >> then to the original floppy drive mounting?
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Thanks
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Tony
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
> wrote:
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
> >> >> >> >> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
> >> >> >> >> > Instructions for modification at my website.
> >> >> >> >> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you
> >> >> choose.
> >> >> >> >> > 32MB flash media.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > Again- see my website.
> >> >> >> >> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part
> numbers
> >> >> >> >> > etc?
> >> >> >> I'm
> >> >> >> >> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and
> >> how
> >> >> >> >> to
> >> >> >> >> install.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > thanks again
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...>
> wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf
> >> >> >> >> >> drive
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> the costing wont be much different
> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> >> >> >> From: Tony Court
> >> >> >> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> >> >> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
> >> >> >> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected
> :(
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive
> >> >> >> >> >> from
> >> >> >> >> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> Thanks again for your help.
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> Tony
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi drive
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi drive
> >> >> would
> >> >> >> >> >>> of
> >> >> >> >> definetly put the os on it
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive could
> >> >> >> >> >>> be
> >> >> >> >> >>> on
> >> >> >> >> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
> >> >> >> >> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> >> >> >>> From: Tony Court
> >> >> >> >> >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> >> >> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
> >> >> >> >> >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again
> with
> >> >> >> >> >>> both
> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> >> OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using
> >> emxp),
> >> >> >> >> I
> >> >> >> also
> >> >> >> >> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still
> >> >> >> connected)
> >> >> >> >> to see if it would boot from HD.
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both the
> >> >> floppy
> >> >> >> >> and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have
> power.
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and
> >> >> covered
> >> >> >> up
> >> >> >> >> the relevant holes.
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could that
> >> >> >> >> >>> be
> >> >> >> >> >>> the
> >> >> >> >> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a bit
> >> >> >> >> stuck
> >> >> >> now :(
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> I look forward to your replies!
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> Tony
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
> >> >> >> >> >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the
> >> floppy
> >> >> >> >> connector-
> >> >> >> >> >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
> >> >> >> >> >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX (DOS)
> >> >> >> >> >>>> or
> >> >> EMXP
> >> >> >> >> utilities
> >> >> >> >> >>>> and try and boot from it.
> >> >> >> >> >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was
> probably
> >> >> >> >> formatted by
> >> >> >> >> >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the
> >> >> >> >> >>>> utilities.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
> >> >> >> >> >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which
> >> >> >> >> >>>> indicates
> >> >> >> >> >>>> High-density disk.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if the
> >> >> >> >> >>>> above
> >> >> >> >> doesn't
> >> >> >> >> >>>> work for you.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>> Regards,
> >> >> >> >> >>>> Ted
> >> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court
> >> >> >> >> >>>> <anthony.court@...>
> >> >> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just
> the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> HD
> >> >> >> >> connected and
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again tonight
> >> and
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> let
> >> >> >> >> you know.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> drive
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> is
> >> >> >> >> fried....
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS onto
> >> the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> HD?
> >> >> >> I
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to my
> >> >> >> computer,
> >> >> >> >> but am
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is
> right
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> ;)
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know
> >> about
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> the
> >> >> >> >> OS on the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with,
> >> and
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> 2
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> zip
> >> >> >> >> disks
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of the
> >> zip
> >> >> >> disks
> >> >> >> >> as
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> well?
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> Tony
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@
> ...
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> **
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on
> it
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> and
> >> >> >> >> should boot
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> from the hd
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd
> >> load
> >> >> os
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> seen
> >> >> and
> >> >> >> is
> >> >> >> >> doing
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> a
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its either
> a
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> bad
> >> >> >> disk
> >> >> >> >> or the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a good
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> clean
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> present
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Hi all,
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> wondering
> >> >> >> >> if it
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> original
> >> >> >> SCSI
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> floppy
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> drive.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also
> created
> >> >> >> >> additional 2.14
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> drive
> >> >> >> I
> >> >> >> >> get
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> following messages:
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Checking Floppy
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Loading Software
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15
> seconds.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I
> >> >> get
> >> >> >> red
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> lights
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to
> see
> >> if
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> that
> >> >> >> >> makes a
> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried
> >> >> disconnecting
> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> >> >>>>> Floppy
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> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in
> >> case...
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user

2012-10-05 by Tony Court

So - I played around a bit more, removed and reseated all the boards,
re-seated the scanner IC, and........ I now have responsive keys, can load
sounds, play sounds etc.... :)


I do have a really bad digital noise in the left channel when using the
stereo headphone socket (with headphones).... I get silence in the left
channel, then a digital noise/echo sound, then really distorted version of
what 'm hearing on the right channel, then back to no sound again.... I
plugged my headphones into  the L/R output and I get prfect sound from the
right channel, and no sound/digitally distorted sound from the left output.
Any ideas what I should be looking for regarding this? I can upload an
audio sample of it in a few hours if necessary



On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Tony Court <anthony.court@...> wrote:

> yup - I tried pressing the 'enter' key, no response and it just keeps
> flashing red :( Nothing is responsive, buttons or keys :(
>
> Where is the IC scanner chip located? Is there any way to test if it might
> have failed?
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 2:08 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
>
>> **
>>
>>
>> have you tried pressing the enter button
>>
>> becuase the p00 untitled programmight be blank
>>
>> hence why you are getting no response from keys
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
>> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 9:23 PM
>> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>>
>> > ok - so I'm thinking it may be that :(
>> >
>> > I get P00 Untitled on both rows of the display, a cursor flashing on the
>> > first 0 on the lower row, flashing Red light next to the 'Enter'
>> button.
>> > No
>> > response from either the piano keys (no sound), or the buttons.
>> >
>> > Is this scanner IC chip replaceable and are they still available?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 1:07 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@...>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> **
>>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> p00 is the defualt program now if you are pressing buttons but nothing
>> >> happens there could be a problem with the keyboard scanner ic chip
>> >>
>> >> this deals with the scanning of the keyboard and all buttons and led
>> >> control
>> >>
>> >> if it fails you basically cant do anything
>> >>
>> >> have you checked that the ribboncable is seated correctly
>> >>
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
>> >> To: <emax@yahoogroups.com>
>> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 9:02 PM
>> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>> >>
>> >> > Thanks for your reply... so, if I'm using the correct OS for the
>> Emax
>> >> > II
>> >> > (2.14), any idea why none of the buttons are responsive and all I
>> can
>> >> > get
>> >> > after booting from floppy is the default P00 Untitled?
>> >> >
>> >> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:57 PM, jammie
>> >> > <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> **
>> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> sorry i miss understood i thought you were talking about a emax1
>> >> >>
>> >> >> no the emax 2 os is fine
>> >> >>
>> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> From: "Tony Court" <anthony.court@...>
>> >> >> To: <emax@...m>
>> >> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 8:31 PM
>> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>> >> >>
>> >> >> > But (and I may just not understand things correctly as this is my
>> >> first
>> >> >> > Emax II) NONE of the buttons are responsive.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > I currently have JUST the floppy and external Zip 100 connected
>> (for
>> >> >> > testing), no CF, no internal HD. With no floppy in the drive, it
>> >> cycles
>> >> >> > through 'Checking SCSI 1-7 but does not boot. With the floppy
>> >> >> > inserted
>> >> >> (OS
>> >> >> > 2.14) it boots up and displays P00 Untitled, the enter button
>> >> >> > flashes,
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> > none of the buttons are responsive.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Are you saying that if I make another OS floppy disk using EMXP
>> and
>> >> the
>> >> >> > emaxplus10.zip from the groups files section, it should boot to
>> the
>> >> >> 'plus'
>> >> >> > OS, the buttons will become responsive, and I can then manually
>> >> select
>> >> >> > to
>> >> >> > load sounds from the external zip drive? (SCSI 5)
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:19 PM, jammie
>> >> >> > <jammie.emma@...>wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> **
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> you need the plus os to change scsi id
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> otherwise it will only see scsi id0 which if you connected the cf
>> >> >> >> drive
>> >> >> >> right that willbe scsi id 0
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> >> From: Tony Court
>> >> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 7:54 PM
>> >> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] Re: New Emax II user
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> so - I have the new slim floppy and CF drives installed......
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> I load the OS from floppy (it's the first time I've seen it
>> load),
>> >> and
>> >> >> >> I
>> >> >> >> now get on my screen 'P00 Untitled' and the enter light is
>> >> >> >> flashing.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> I have attached my SCSI Zip100 drive with some Emax II sounds on
>> >> those
>> >> >> >> disks, but I can't seem to select the drive ('Drive Select'
>> button
>> >> >> >> does
>> >> >> >> nothing). It's definitely a SCSI zip (it has the 5/6 selector
>> and
>> >> >> >> the
>> >> >> >> termination switch).
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Any ideas how to load the sounds from the SCSI zip drive?
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Tony Court
>> >> >> >> <anthony.court@...
>> >> >
>> >> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > Thanks Ted - JM-215A mods completed..... time to fabricate some
>> >> >> >> > brackets
>> >> >> >> > and get everything in place :)
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...
>> >
>> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> The screwholes on the bottom of the PCD drive match the
>> original
>> >> >> >> >> floppy
>> >> >> >> >> exactly.
>> >> >> >> >> However, the thread is different, if I recall.
>> >> >> >> >> For mounting you get some flat metal and drill the holes.
>> >> >> >> >> The holes front to back are the same for slim and PCD.
>> >> >> >> >> The distance is .9 inches up, center to center of the holes
>> on
>> >> >> >> >> the
>> >> >> >> >> side
>> >> >> >> >> of the PCD drive.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Slim floppy drives use 2.6MM screws.
>> >> >> >> >> They are used in RC cars also.
>> >> >> >> >> Duratrax makes a kit of screws.
>> >> >> >> >> Use the shortest screws on the front.
>> >> >> >> >> If they are put in too far, they will make the disk appear
>> out
>> >> >> >> >> of
>> >> >> >> >> alignment and you will get CRC errors and the disk may not
>> >> >> >> >> easily
>> >> >> >> >> eject.
>> >> >> >> >> So use 3 washers on the outside of the metal bracket to keep
>> the
>> >> >> >> >> screws
>> >> >> >> >> from going in too far.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> As to spacers- use some washers or fab them from metal or
>> nylon
>> >> >> >> >> or
>> >> >> use
>> >> >> >> >> some small nuts.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> There isn't anything pre-made for it- you just have to
>> fabricate
>> >> >> >> >> it.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> On Oct 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Tony Court wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> So..... I now have all the parts required for the slim floppy
>> >> >> >> >> and
>> >> >> >> >> cf
>> >> >> >> >> upgrade, including a 2nd JM-215A (just in case!). Hopefully
>> I'll
>> >> >> >> >> get
>> >> >> a
>> >> >> >> >> chance to complete this upgrade tomorrow.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Do you have any recommendations for how to position and secure
>> >> both
>> >> >> >> >> drives? The Teac floppy drive is narrower than the PCD-50B.
>> All
>> >> the
>> >> >> >> pics on
>> >> >> >> >> Teds website show the floppy on top. How are they secured to
>> >> >> >> >> each
>> >> >> >> >> other
>> >> >> >> and
>> >> >> >> >> then to the original floppy drive mounting?
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Thanks
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Tony
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 22:29, Ted Summers <djtbs1@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> > TEAC FD-05 for slim floppy- check ebay.
>> >> >> >> >> > JM-215A to convert it for use with Emax
>> >> >> >> >> > Instructions for modification at my website.
>> >> >> >> >> > PCD-50b using the PC- Card slot for whatever flash media you
>> >> >> choose.
>> >> >> >> >> > 32MB flash media.
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > Again- see my website.
>> >> >> >> >> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:45 PM, sofad_1999 wrote:
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > any idea where to purchase them from/instructions/part
>> numbers
>> >> >> >> >> > etc?
>> >> >> >> I'm
>> >> >> >> >> confident I can do the work, just unsure what parts to get and
>> >> how
>> >> >> >> >> to
>> >> >> >> >> install.
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > thanks again
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...>
>> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> >> i would not bother that get your self a slimfloppy and cf
>> >> >> >> >> >> drive
>> >> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> >> the costing wont be much different
>> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> >> >> >> From: Tony Court
>> >> >> >> >> >> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> >> >> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:57 PM
>> >> >> >> >> >> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> >> I had already tried a floppy boot with the HD disconnected
>> :(
>> >> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> >> I'm going to take the plunge and order a new floppy drive
>> >> >> >> >> >> from
>> >> >> >> >> route66studios and see if that fixes things.
>> >> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> >> I'll report back when I've tested it :)
>> >> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> >> Thanks again for your help.
>> >> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> >> Tony
>> >> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 9:55, "jammie" <jammie.emma@...>
>> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> >>> sounds like you got a dud floppy drive and a bad scsi
>> drive
>> >> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>> as the person who owned it before if there was a scsi
>> drive
>> >> >> would
>> >> >> >> >> >>> of
>> >> >> >> >> definetly put the os on it
>> >> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>> have you tried removing the scsi cable
>> >> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>> and seeing if the floppy will boot as the hard drive
>> could
>> >> >> >> >> >>> be
>> >> >> >> >> >>> on
>> >> >> >> >> constant seek which would stop the floppy drive from booting
>> >> >> >> >> >>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> >> >> >>> From: Tony Court
>> >> >> >> >> >>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> >> >> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:50 PM
>> >> >> >> >> >>> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>> So..... I have cleaned the floppy drive and tried again
>> with
>> >> >> >> >> >>> both
>> >> >> >> the
>> >> >> >> >> OS floppy in (the original E-mu disk and the 2 I made using
>> >> emxp),
>> >> >> >> >> I
>> >> >> >> also
>> >> >> >> >> tried with no floppy disk inserted (but the floppy drive still
>> >> >> >> connected)
>> >> >> >> >> to see if it would boot from HD.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>> Unfortunately I still get exactly the same errors. Both
>> the
>> >> >> floppy
>> >> >> >> >> and the hard drive are clicking/spinning up, so they have
>> power.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>> I was aware that the floppies needed to be DD, not HD, and
>> >> >> covered
>> >> >> >> up
>> >> >> >> >> the relevant holes.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>> Is there a way to confirm that SCSI is working? Could
>> that
>> >> >> >> >> >>> be
>> >> >> >> >> >>> the
>> >> >> >> >> issue? Or should I go for a replacement floppy drive? I'm a
>> bit
>> >> >> >> >> stuck
>> >> >> >> now :(
>> >> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>> I look forward to your replies!
>> >> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>> Tony
>> >> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>> On Sep 25, 2012, at 7:51, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> Emax 1 / 2 requires the floppy drive to be attached.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> You can't not have a floppy drive unless you jumper the
>> >> floppy
>> >> >> >> >> connector-
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> that will definitely prevent a successful boot.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> As to the floppy, you can create a new one with EMX
>> (DOS)
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> or
>> >> >> EMXP
>> >> >> >> >> utilities
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> and try and boot from it.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> You may wish to use this existing floppy as it was
>> probably
>> >> >> >> >> formatted by
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> Emax initially and write the OS to it with one of the
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> utilities.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> Also, please note that Emax uses DSDD not DSHD disks.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> So you have to use either DSDD or cover the hole which
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> indicates
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> High-density disk.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> or you can also buy an Emax OS floppy disk off ebay if
>> the
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> above
>> >> >> >> >> doesn't
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> work for you.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> Regards,
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> Ted
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Tony Court
>> >> >> >> >> >>>> <anthony.court@...>
>> >> >> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> Hi Jammie and thanks for the info.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> I'm sure at some stage during my testing I tried just
>> the
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> HD
>> >> >> >> >> connected and
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> was getting the same issue..... I will test again
>> tonight
>> >> and
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> let
>> >> >> >> >> you know.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> If the HD does not have the OS installed, and the Floppy
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> drive
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> is
>> >> >> >> >> fried....
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> do you have any recommendations on how to get the OS
>> onto
>> >> the
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> HD?
>> >> >> >> I
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> currently have no way of connecting the 50-pin SCSI to
>> my
>> >> >> >> computer,
>> >> >> >> >> but am
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> willing to purchase PCI-E cards etc if the price is
>> right
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> ;)
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> Thanks again for your help so far and I'll let you know
>> >> about
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> the
>> >> >> >> >> OS on the
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> HD when I get home tonight.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> I also have a zip100 drive that I have yet to play with,
>> >> and
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> 2
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> zip
>> >> >> >> >> disks
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> full of sounds. Not sure if the OS might be on one of
>> the
>> >> zip
>> >> >> >> disks
>> >> >> >> >> as
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> well?
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> Tony
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM, jammie <jammie.emma@
>> ...
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> **
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> if it has an internal drive that should have the os on
>> it
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> and
>> >> >> >> >> should boot
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> from the hd
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> dont put a disk in the floppydrive and just have the hd
>> >> load
>> >> >> os
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> disk not formated means that the floppy drive is being
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> seen
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> >> is
>> >> >> >> >> doing
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> a
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> floppy read when it comes up as not formated its
>> either a
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> bad
>> >> >> >> disk
>> >> >> >> >> or the
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> floppy drive is shot
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> do try the cleaning kit first as it can just need a
>> good
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> clean
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> which i have had todo on a number of old floppy drives
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> none of the buttons will be functional until the os is
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> present
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> From: sofad_1999
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:59 AM
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Subject: [emax] New Emax II user
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Hi all,
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I just got a cheap Emax II 2212 model, and am currently
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> wondering
>> >> >> >> >> if it
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> wasn't such a good deal after all....
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> FYI - It has a 250mb Apple SCSI drive inside, and the
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> original
>> >> >> >> SCSI
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> floppy
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> drive.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have the original 2.14 OS disk, and I have also
>> created
>> >> >> >> >> additional 2.14
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> OS disks using EMXP
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> When I power on the Emax II with the OS floppy disk in
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> the
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> drive
>> >> >> >> I
>> >> >> >> >> get
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> the
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> following messages:
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Checking Floppy
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Loading Software
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Disk Not Formatted
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> and then a loop of Loading Software/Disk Not Formatted
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I can hear the floppy drive clicking every 10-15
>> seconds.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I
>> >> >> get
>> >> >> >> red
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> lights
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> on STOP and RECORD.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> None of the buttons are functional.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have tried disconnecting the internal Hard Drive to
>> see
>> >> if
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> that
>> >> >> >> >> makes a
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> difference and nothing changes. I have also tried
>> >> >> disconnecting
>> >> >> >> the
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>> Floppy
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> to see if it will boot from the HD, and again nothing.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what
>> may
>> >> be
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> the
>> >> >> >> >> problem?
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> I have a floppy drive cleaning kit on order, just in
>> >> case...
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> and
>> >> >> >> am
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> prepared to splash out on a new floppy drive if that is
>> >> >> >> definitely
>> >> >> >> >> the
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> problem.
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Thanks
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>> Tony
>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>
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