idea: internal solution together with floppy drive

[uli42]

I would like to install the emulator internally without removing the built-in floppy drive and being able to switch between the two. I have found someone who has done that using a modified floppy cable and a hardware switch for Amiga 1200: https://www.ikod.se/amiga-1200-gotek

Now, my suggestion is add another (optional) connector to the PCB where you can connect the original internal floppy drive that was replaced by OpenFlops and add the switching logic to the pcb. The switch could then be done via FlashFloppy (which would have to be extended, of course).

Connection schematics: mainboard -> (original unmodified floppy cable) -> openflops -> (unmodifed floppy cable) -> floppy drive

For a perfect internal usage some external PCB with a single connector to OpenFlops for buttons/rotary, display and usb port would enable people to use that setup without any modification to their case.

[SukkoPera]

I think it's a nice idea. Personally, I'm not interested in it, but if you want to go ahead and do it yourself, I'll happily accept a PR.

I'm also applying the "help wanted" label, just in case someone else wants to help.

[uli42]

Unfortunately I have zero skills in stuff like that ;-(

On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 9:16 PM Giorgioggì [email protected] wrote:

I think it's a nice idea. Personally, I'm not interested in it, but if you want to go ahead and do it yourself, I'll happily accept a PR.

I'm also applying the "help wanted" label, just in case someone else wants to help.

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[SukkoPera]

I'll leave this ticket open then. Cross your fingers :).

[uli42]

FWIW: I have come across a project which implements this idea with a gotek: https://www.forum64.de/index.php?thread/86018-g-am-e-gotek-for-amiga-enhanced-f%C3%BCr-tastatur-amigas/&pageNo=1 (in German)

And another one: the Amigotek: http://eightbitclone.com/pub_en.php?id=33