Gotek Floppy Emulator: NEW 2021 FlashFloppy and Mods Procedure!

[@defragment418]

You Sir made my day. I got my Gotek and was not aware i would need programing it. I soldered quickly a USB cable , programed and it Works. Thank you very much !

[@kwanchan6745]

where did you find the pinouts for the usb cable ? I assume its not straight passthrough

[@Evilslayer73]

@@kwanchan6745 a regular usb cable red,black,white,green sometimes data wire colors can vary you cut 2 usb cable and keep the both male plugs and soldered them together with heatshrink tubing or electrical tape to avoid any shorts and damage to your computer and your Gotek drive.

[@gpizanok]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Just got my new load of Goteks in from my supplier and they wouldn't flash! Windows couldn't recognize them, so I went looking, figuring it was just a driver update. Lo and behold I found you! Got this just in time to flash a Gotek to send to the customer! Thanks for the invaluable information and you have earned a Subscribe from me! Awesome work.

[@jorgeservan3479]

Thank you very much for keeping us updated. I have just finished my first Gotek + mods.

[@darren6202]

Thank you so much for this video. I have number of Original Goteks which work perfectly. I bought one of these new ones just a day ago and having been tearing my hair out wondering why I can't flash it. This video saved me!!!

[@TB-po5cj]

IT WORKED BRO ! YEAHHHHHHHH! YOU ARE THE FREAKIN MAN ! SO FAR SO GOOD NOW I GOTTA FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET THE ENSONIQ EPS TO READ DISK IMAGES OFF USB STICK ...

[@austinpoznoski3083]

did you flash HxC or FlashFloppy? i want to try it with my Ensoniq ASR-10 but I admittedly have no idea what I'm doing

[@CartoonMonkeyStudio]

Thank you for this! My Amiga 1200 is the proud owner of a new Gotek, rotary encoder and piezo speaker. Demoland here I come.

[@martinschaaf8887]

Thanks for the clear explanation regarding the new Gotek Drive.

[@tyttuut]

You can also insert the pins into a 1x4 housing. I used one from a PC speaker. It makes for a neater result.

[@oiho8351]

Here I am thinking I'm a bloody noob, after failing to put flash floppy on my gotek. This explains everything! Can't Thank you enough!

[@retrofriends]

Remmeber, the procedure is different depending on which board you have. I have another video on my channel for the older Gotek ST boards.

[@theadamtron]

This was a fantastic video! thank you so much! Really helped me figure out how to install upgrades on a gotek. I recently bought a new gotek that had a "AT32F416" chip which when I opened the flash software shows up as a "AT32F415" I believe its the same chip, just with a much smaller footprint.

[@ARGON023]

THANK YOU, thank you for this recording and very helpful messages! Regards.

[@slooky14]

Would you happen to have a gotek floppy emulator for a Korg X3. I have one but it doesn't seem to communicate with the Korg anymore.

[@retrofriends]

Yes, and you can buy one from my eBay store. Link in the description.

[@slooky14]

@@retrofriends you have this one -Amiga Atari IBM Roland AKAI- would this work with the Korg X3?

[@slooky14]

@@retrofriends Amazon looks like the right one ,,thats in the link, Anything I need to do with it to get it working in my keyboard?

[@retrofriends]

I can't really provide good support for items not bought from me.

[@retrofriends]

@@slooky14 Yes I have sold that one to many Korg users.

[@waheex]

great video, I had already flashed my Artery (sounds weird that) but your help with the OLED cables was invaluable

[@morantaylor]

Looks like there is a new 2022 model with a different micro. Stumbled on this video after drive arrived and was researching modding.

[@anjinmiura6708]

You do really good work. You absolutely do make it look easy and I doubt I would do as good a job myself (turns out many retro fans are also "retro people" with many of the failings as the old stuff we still enjoy! So our eyes aren't as sharp as they once were or our hands as steady!) I have a question: There is a copy and paste operation in the FlashFloppy firmware. I don't yet know how to properly make use of it. My thought is that I would include a "blank" disk image and use the copy and paste (as new) to add new disks. What else would a copy-paste rotary menu option be for? Could you put together a video demonstrating this?

[@cameronsanders8261]

Great video. Thanks for all your explanation.

[@arm-power]

Funny that this FDD emulator has 32-bit ARM CPU at 150 MHz which is multiple times faster than the retro host machine (8088, 286) 🙂 Tech development speed is amazing.

[@TecladistadoYoutubeRivaLima]

Thankyou! You save me! Subscribed now

[@sharonthrasher1010]

On the header, could you just use power switch and reset from a pc case and snip the ends off to have those just slip on the header pins and use the other end for attaching the speaker and etc? If PCB goes out, less to deal with using mods on a new unit. On rotary, I'm confident i have molex crimp pins that would work perfect for that than soldering. Nice video and informative!

[@retrofriends]

@@sharonthrasher1010 if you use a connector for the speaker, it sticks up past the top of the case and would not work in some applications. When I make these I have to make sure they would work in any application so the lowest profile is necessary.

[@sharonthrasher1010]

@@retrofriends Good point! I spent too much time researching these units before purchasing (buy what's good, not cheap), and I was blessed by your video to give a better understanding of the unit. I may consider buying 1 of your units as an example. Any opinions on USB floppy drives? It would be nice to make actual good floppies using that type of combo.

[@retrofriends]

@@sharonthrasher1010 I do so many different brands and sizes, and I never had any trouble with any of them. The one thing the developer says is to make sure that they are formatted fat32. I think they pretty much all come that way, but I thought I'd mention it just in case.

[@ashy001]

Very helpful video! I was trying to figure out how to get the rotary encoder to work.

[@AnotherMaker]

Thanks for keeping these videos up to date. I bought two of these things off Amazon in the last week or two and got the old style but I'm guessing those are going to run out fast. I've been tinkering with putting these things in a single drive Bay along with the SD card readers. It's been pretty fun. I learned a lot from your videos.

[@fogvarious2478]

the update to the programming software changed the "write protect" element of this thing as I found out earlier. it's still in the same place, just has options twice.. do it twice and it's fine.. the 2nd time you do it, you'll notice another option added.

[@AnalogFlava]

Hey there, do you know if all gotek drives are the same so to speak? Looking for a drive for my Roland s760 sampler and don't know if I can go for any of the drives or need a special one. Also does the rotary knob make a difference? Cheers!

[@retrofriends]

I really can't speak for the entire market of GoTek drives, but I can tell you that I've had many Roland users by them from me without any complaints. Please consider buying one for me - link to my eBay store in the description. Mine come with all the bells and whistles including the knob, which is a lot easier to scan through the files than tapping a button a million times.

[@hearditonyoutube]

Banging my head... can not get 2 different goteks to work with a 2003 SWF B series t1501 embroidery machine..Screaming help!!

[@retrofriends]

Zero details of your symptoms makes it impossible to help (and screaming isn't helping either lol). Join the flashfloppy facebook group. I found a couple of threads there when I searched "embroidery". If you find nothing there by searching, post a new question. Good luck 🙂

[@hearditonyoutube]

@@retrofriends thank you

[@sandrucristian1983]

Thanks for this tutorial. I did everything you said and now the gotek cpu at415 works for the amig 1200. the first time it didn't work because the usb cable a a was not good, then I got another usb cable a a and then it worked.

[@ziekefons9291]

My gotek doesnt pop up anywhere in device manager, is the Gotek supposed to turn on when inserting the usb cable?

[@retrofriends]

You have either a Gotek, cable, or driver problem. That's as far as I can go given the information provided. The gotek looks dead when you plug it in. This is normal when shorting the programming jumper.

[@ziekefons9291]

@@retrofriends Didn't pop up, but I got it fixed somehow. No more floppys for my Yamaha TX16W :)

[@jeffwolford3108]

any comment of flash floppy vs hxc2001 firmware for these new Artery based GoTeks ?

[@JohnDoe-yt7dv]

hello, i have a male to male USB cable, but it's USB 2.0: is it gonna work as well, or is it important to use a USB 3.0 cable?

[@retrofriends]

You should be fine.

[@wettuga2762]

Thanks for this video! It's nice to know I can mod a newer Gotek in case I buy another one. I have an older Gotek with an ST chip, so I'm just waiting for material to arrive to follow your original tutorials. Just out of curiosity: was there a cut down in production costs for this video? Soldering cables to holes and pin headers makes it look more... amateurish.

[@retrofriends]

Thank you for the complement 🙄 All ameturs know solder is more reliable, secure, and low-profle than a connector. One day I hope to graduate from professional to ameteur :P

[@erroneus00]

Is it possible to send commands to the GoTek to have it generate disk image files as if you inserted a blank, unformatted disk? It seems like an obviously useful thing though I am unable to find any such thing easily. I'm guessing you just add a blank disk image to USB drive but it would be much more convenient if the GoTek could somehow be directed to create disk image files and then mount them.

[@retrofriends]

Each host device (Amiga. IBM, Roland, etc) has its own type of image file. Being able to generate all those different types would I imagine be impossible.

[@erroneus00]

@@retrofriends True, however, that's why there's a config file. All that would be needed is a template file indicated in the config file for it to replicate into a new disk image... or perhaps a list of disk image files if the system supports multiple formats. It wouldn't be impossible, it would be trivial. All that would then be needed is a menu system which says "create new disk" and if there is more than one template image file in the config, the user would select from one of the template files listed in the config file.

[@retrofriends]

@@erroneus00 It sounds like a question for the developers of Flashfloppy. Join the flashfloppy Facebook group, and post the request there.

[@erroneus00]

@@retrofriends I don't "facebook" so no. But there are two things I definitely know after years and years of experience. 1. I am not as smart as the next guy. 2. As evidence continues to demonstrate, if I came up with an idea, someone else already thought of it years before. I merely pointed out the obvious. But I can tell you one reason it hasn't already happened -- the chip programming environment space is probably just about full already. To expand features probably requires a "next chip" release of the thing.

[@retrofriends]

@@erroneus00 The point of my reply was to direct you to the place where your ideas would get appreciated and possibly implemented. Sure, all comments here ultimately benefit this channel, but it's more important that I direct people to the correct place where they would know about additions to firmware that would be trivial to implement.

[@tasossophos7029]

Great video! I am trying to revive my IBM Model 25 and got a GOTEK SFRM72-FU. I followed the link you provided for downloading the zip file, however I get the error 404 page not found. I visited the ARTERY site, however I could not figure out where to find and download the file. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@desertorenparo]

Thanks for share. Wonderful video!

[@dangingerich2559]

The one I just got has an even smaller and lower pin count microcontroller. It's so small, I can't read the markings on the chip even with my phone camera magnifier. It's about a quarter the size of the Artery controller.

[@whoizdjtopcatanywae_9-9]

Much appreciated!

[@Mr_Meowingtons]

this sucks i cant disable Protection..???? just has "Access protection" in the sec dropdown menu then tells me "DFU device access protected"

[@retrofriends]

If memory serves there's an option in the same screen where you write to it for disabling protection. Have a careful look around the software.

[@robinbanks9792]

Thank you great video..is it worth connectinng the second LED as well?

[@retrofriends]

Not really. It's only a power LED, and - well, you already know when it is on. By the way, I sell Goteks that have already been modded in my eBay store. Link in the description.

[@bringlightothedark]

How did you modified the Case for the Oled? Your mod looks clean, how did you made this?

[@retrofriends]

Check my channel for the older mods video. There I show how I did it.

[@ayan.debnath]

Sir one question: my retro computer can only handle 720k FDD. Can I buy any Gotek and flash it with FlashFloppy and using it as 720k FDD?

[@retrofriends]

Yes. Goteks work as 720 and 1.44.

[@razorx2024]

the buzzer is way too quiet, is there a way i can boost it's volume?

[@retrofriends]

Not without adding an amplifier of some kind. I seem to remember there being a discussion about it, but I don't remember where. I'm sure you can find something with Google. It's funny though, alternately some people want to get rid of the buzzer because they don't want the sound at all. The low volume solution shown in the video seems to be a pretty good compromise for those who buy these from me (ebay store link in the description).

[@razorx2024]

@@retrofriends yeah i totally get that, i don't want it that loud but right now in order to hear it i pretty much have to put my ear to the floppy emulator.

[@atomsbudgetreviews8713]

I just got mine from you off Ebay, nice piece! Now, the real question is.. I'm trying to install this into an external SF314 floppy for my ST and retain the original floppy inside my 520ST. Any idea if this would work? Giving me both options? Lastly.. the floppy ribbon cable inside the SF314 seems soldered.. I can't get it out without breaking.. never seen that before!

[@retrofriends]

I am sorry, but I am an Amiga guy and not really familiar with the AtariST. There should be a way to make it work. I have another video for using a Gotek externally, but it applies to Amiga. Maybe something in that video would help?

[@atomsbudgetreviews8713]

@@retrofriends all good!

[@gerardkunst5552]

I'm looking for the right floppy emulator for my Technics SX-PR 703 digitale ensemble. Please help me.

[@retrofriends]

Closest info I could find was on the flash floppy Facebook group: "Hi, if you want you can edit your list of Hosts. Technics Keyboards and Digital Ensemble will work with jumper to S1 and firmware 3.30 at the newest gotek." But do your research.

[@gerardkunst5552]

Thank you, I will check it out

[@JohnDoe-u3b]

Greta video, thanks for sharing it.

[@alexgordienko5207]

Tell me how to return the stock firmware, after flashing the firmware according to your instructions, my display shows incomprehensible information "F-F " I was going to use this for my korg i 30

[@retrofriends]

I'm sorry that "F-F" seems incomprehensible to you, as it's simply stands for "Flash Floppy". So let your heart not be troubled - you've done everything correct. Flash floppy is known to me more compatible with devices than the factory firmware. In fact, as I sell these premodded on eBay, they now come from the factory with flash floppy firmware. So I would think that if the manufacturer is confident enough to abandon their firmware in lieu of Flash Floppy, that shouldn't give anyone any problems. Was it working before you flashed it? Try flashing it again, perhaps with a different version of Flash Floppy. If you've never had it working on your equipment, make sure to configure the GoTek properly for your equipment. I have links on my website on how to do this - link in the description.

[@alexgordienko5207]

@@retrofriends Thank you for your response. Tell me, is firmware 3.39 adapted for the OLED display and encoder? or can it work with a 7 segment display? When I insert my USB drive on the display I see this: the “E34” selection buttons do not react at all, the flash drive is formatted in fat 32 and is divided into 100 virtual floppy disks. I will be infinitely grateful for any help to set it up correctly GOTEK.

[@retrofriends]

@@alexgordienko5207 All recent versions will be compatible with all screens and all options. I'm not familiar with that specific error, or your specific application. If you find no answers by googling your issue, join the flashfloppy Facebook group. Once there you can search and very likely find your problem, but if not you can ask the question.

[@olimpioreis]

Goodnight. I am from Brazil. I need help. I installed the Gotek SFRM72-FU-DL on the Yamaha PSR620 Keyboard, and it is not working correctly, I created 10 virtual disks on the pendrive, using the Floppy Manege software, Gotek only recognizes disk 000, it does not read the other created disks. I need to know if I have to put the FF.CFG and img.CFG files in the root of my pendrive?

[@retrofriends]

No, you do not need those. If you can read one disk image, everything is set right. Try another USB stick or reformat the one you have. FAT32.

[@alexc2234]

Great video. Would this work to replace the floppy drive on my Korg 01w-fd keyboard. There are other basic emulators on Amazon that appear to be a good replacement but I like that yours is updated.

[@retrofriends]

If you follow a link in the description for my eBay store you'll find that I sell them pre-moded.. The likelihood of it working with your keyboard is nearly 100%, because I've had people with Korg equipment by them from me before. I think you have to move a jumper or two. Go to my website, retrofriends.com and follow the links for GoTek for any detail on that equipment ("hosts" link on the flashfloppy wiki). I have them in black, gray, and beige. I also offer 30-day returns if it doesn't work out.

[@backlightsnew]

Very important info

[@patijua]

Hello my friend, please help me, since I can't get my PC to recognize my gotek, which is how you describe it (the model with the small chip), what could I be doing wrong? I follow all your steps and I can't get it, please help me.... It is a SFRKC30.AT2 board The chip has the number AT32F 415

[@kidblunder8687]

I don't have a next button after selecting the drive on isp

[@derekfellowes4480]

Did one today thanks to this video

[@mickricksbsc]

I ordered the oled screen, jumper headers and usb connector to upgrade the gotek drive in a synth module. When I opened it, the controller chip is a 32pin version. Its absolutely tiny. I'm thinking that its not going to be compatible with flash floppy. Or anything else for that matter. I've just ordered another drive so I'm hoping it'll be usable.

[@retrofriends]

That's the Artery 416 chip. It is compatible with flash floppy, and there's even ways to put the mods on it. Not many people do the mods anymore, because GoTeks come from the factory with the mods. The premodded ones are the ones I sell in my eBay store, and if you hadn't already bought one I would have recommended that. The link is in the description to my eBay store for future reference.

[@mickricksbsc]

@@retrofriends Thanks for giving me the heads up on that. So you're saying I shouldn't need to do anything else other than connect the display?

[@retrofriends]

@@mickricksbsc You need to at least load it with flashfloppy before any mods will work.

[@uso1957]

Hi friend, would you happen to have a Gotek Floppy emulator for my Technics SX-KN 3000, thank you.

[@retrofriends]

The one I sell will work. There is a link in the description to my ebay store. I found this video, which should be very similar to yours: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5Cwinusitp5oM0

[@nargaard]

I am stuck with the artery driver being installed without the ability to change the write protection. What do I do? I am running Windows 10 Pro...

[@retrofriends]

So you're trying to flash the go-tek with new firmware? I have other videos where I go into great detail about flashing and write protection so check my channel. The USB-A cable method of flashing seems to work the best, and as long as you're using the artery flash software, have installed the artery driver, and use a jumper to short the programming pins, you shouldn't have any problems.

[@imuzikworkstation3530]

I just came across this..does it works for Roland mc50

[@retrofriends]

People have done it. Go to my website and click the gotek support link. Please consider buying a pre-modded one from m :) Both links are in the description.

[@crabfists]

Very helpful video. Thanks :) Although, you might want to be careful about letting your credit card come into shot :P (at 06:13)

[@retrofriends]

That's an old deactivated card that I use to scrape at stuff. Thanks for the thoughtful warning though :)

[@bbr7415]

tank you for youre videos and the info you share . My gotek has the new artry chip but i also have the extra pin for the rotaryencoder the nr on the pcb says sfrc922d is it the same way as the old one i should mod it or the new way that you are shoving in this video

[@retrofriends]

No, the mods will be the same as the ST if you have those pins.

[@Neo-8796]

Are there any mods for the 1.44M floppy emulator (Artery AT32F415RBT7SFT4W-001) with 26 pin flat cable. This is a floppy emulator for a Tektronix oscilloscope, SFRC20.B. I would like have rotary encoder and oled access.

[@retrofriends]

I think Flashfloppy works with just about everything. Look online for options for replacing the 'scope's drive with a PC drive. The gotek emulates PC drives well. Please consider me as an optional source for an already-modded Gotek. My eBay store link is in the description :)

[@Evilslayer73]

Hi did a EC11 encoder is suitable for this mod? and the link for the program is dead :)

[@retrofriends]

@@Evilslayer73 I updated the link a few months ago, and it worked fine for me when I just tried it. Not sure about that encoder. I have only used the one in the video.

[@Evilslayer73]

@@retrofriends ok thanks ! another question= the jumper on the board need to placed on the DF0 to work on a regular PC or i leave it on the DF1 pins?

[@retrofriends]

@@Evilslayer73 one jumper on S1, the other on JC.

[@Evilslayer73]

@@retrofriends Thank a lot :) its really appreciate! i managed to flash it and install a 0,96 oled now im im the step to add the encoder and FF folder set up :)👍👍👍

[@Evilslayer73]

@@retrofriends It was my fault the new version is working my video card setting was wrong that why the window of the program was off :) im sorry!

[@TB-po5cj]

SFR1M44-U100 is the model i have and nothing seems to work , i just get get 3 red zero's on the emu

[@retrofriends]

Not enough info. Is it doing this when you're actually trying to use it? Try plugging just the power into it and turning it on. It should say F-F. If it does the GoTek itself is fine, and you have a configuration problem. Have you set up the Gotek to work with your specific host device? My website is in the description, you can go there for more help.

[@TB-po5cj]

@@retrofriendsso im trying to get it to work with my ensoniq eps , but i got the flashing thing all wrong i guess , cause the latest vid u posted on the subject had a different way of flashing then the first vid i seen , i didnt know what model of gotek i had but now i do im getting it , i just need to follow the instructions from your latest { Gotek Floppy Emulator: NEW 2021 FlashFloppy and Mods Procedure!vid } hopefully this works , i was a bit confused so many ppl sayin different things on how to put flashfloppy on the gotek , then ppl sayin i need HxC for ensoniq eps to read files ...im just super lost but i appreciate u reaching out to try and help me out

[@markcharles4178]

I really appreciate your videos! I have an older stm chip gotek. I was wondering if I could flash it with this easier method. Do I need to do the process you had in the older version video?

[@retrofriends]

Yes, check my channel for an older video (part 4) on an updated procedure for flashing STM chips. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqWoiIZsopaioa8

[@jasonproios3419]

Thanks for the video, i found this video a little to late. i had already jumpered the old way and the jumpers got super hot and the pc warned more usb power was needed. after i watched this video it did let me flash it but when i plug it in to my pc its dead the screen and led do not come on. did i fry it? any idea what i could have fried?

[@sofakng163]

How are you mounting the OLED? It looks like you are using a 3D bracket of some kind? Also, didn't you need to cut/enlarge the hole?

[@retrofriends]

I leave that part of it up to you. I just threw something together quickly for the video. Check my previous video on how to mod the Gotek for more detail on the OLED.

[@sofakng163]

@@retrofriends Thanks ... I have watched your previous video (they are all fantastic!). It showed you cutting the opening but I was confused because this one didn't show you enlarging the hole or gluing it, etc.

[@retrofriends]

@@sofakng163 You missed at the 10:40 mark where I address this point.

[@jayhays8267]

I ordered the rotary encoder as you listed above and connected it up as you have shown. The push button works but the dial does not. Any suggestions???

[@retrofriends]

If you hooked it up just has shown, it should just work. I'm not sure how much help I could be. I would say double and triple check your connections but I'm sure your response would be that you already did that. Do you have another one you can put in there? The link provided in the description I believe is for a pack of them.

[@ShallRemainUnknown]

Re rotary encoder, the one you use does not have a board with pull-up resistors like the standard KY-040 rotary does. Did you desolder the encoder from the board, or else are you using an encoder that came bare, without the board? If bare, what was the model number/type/description keywords to find such a Gotek compatible bare one online? Thanks!

[@retrofriends]

Amazon link in the description. All the parts are there.

[@ShallRemainUnknown]

@@retrofriends Thanks for the quick reply, however the Amazon rotary encoder listing doesn't have any specs, and I won't be ordering from Amazon (plus want a different type of knob than that bundle includes). Looks like 20 detents from reading some reviews, maybe I can read more of the hundreds there to glean some info. Surprised this is not simpler to figure out, and that this basic mod part isn't spec'ed on FlashFloppy Github, either.

[@retrofriends]

@@ShallRemainUnknown I have added the specs for the rotary encoder on Amazon in the form of an answer to your question there.

[@ShallRemainUnknown]

@@retrofriends Thanks very much, but for the record, I didn't post any questions on Amazon! (Although I did see the question you must be referring to, LOL...)

[@robwebster7406]

Thank you for your time on great vids 👍 I have modified 2 goteks and went very well with the serial way 😊 however have probs setting up the usb drive for my cpc6128. Is it me, but no one talks about setting up the usb drive on goteks 🤔 thanks again 👍

[@retrofriends]

The disk images that you simply copy to the thumbdrive have been around for years on most host devices, so there is no set up per se. Maybe the cpc is different?

[@robwebster7406]

Thanks for the reply, I have a gotek for an Amiga 500 and works very well, but the goteks I have flashed start to load, but then crush with an error message, not sure if it is the Amstrad or the goteks. Will look into it later on, thanks

[@700gsteak]

Can I have full functionality of the oled screen (showing filenames) without installing the rotary dial?

[@retrofriends]

Yes, those two mods are mutually exclusive. The dial only serves to let you scroll easier, it doesn't change what the OLED does.

[@methanoid]

Great video AGAIN! Are the new ones less good though as i thought they have half the Ram? Can you confirm functionality is same as i thought Keir said that some things might be buggy or not work?

[@retrofriends]

Yes I think there is less RAM, but it's not like original floppy drives had any RAM. So the RAM is for the firmware to run, and it does. Plus any bug fixes would be just a FF version update away. Some [logical] speculation here, admittedly.

[@rameshbariki2525]

I have zsk embroidery mechane whitch I need flapy to usb emulator how can I place order what is it causts

[@retrofriends]

Please check the description for a link to my ebay store. I sell the latest version. Make sure to research compatibility and installation into your machine. Keywords: "ZSK" and "flashfloppy". I am not familiar with that machine, and can offer no further info.

[@LilHoss]

The programmer and driver link is not working. "Address not found". Is this procedure outdated?

[@retrofriends]

I have updated the description for a way to find it that is more sturdy, hopefully.

[@danielktdoranie]

@@retrofriendsSadly ISP Programmer is now in Chinese... could you upload the verison you have in English to somewhere?

[@retrofriends]

@@danielktdoranie my version required me to change languages when I first ran it. Maybe look for that option... I can't distribute someone else's software.

[@spenwozhere]

Ahh, you know ah Terry?!

[@AW-Services]

Artery say ART 🎨 - TREE 🌳

[@Neo-8796]

There is a gotek drive for my oscilloscope, but that drive cannot access directories. I was hoping to mod it with a rotary encoder and an oled display. The gotek drive you modded has a different circuit board. Can my drive be modded?

[@retrofriends]

Sorry, I really can't answer that. Even if you told me which model of board you had, I am not familiar enough with other boards bought elsewhere to know whether they can be modded.

[@janwuitv]

We're are trying to use a Miditemp with a Gotek USB Floppy Disk Emulator. Now we have two problems: 1) We can't connect the Gotek in the proper way. We tried all possible solutions and variations with jumpers, flatcable or config files. Miditemp doesn't recognize the Gotek. 2) Even if the Gotek displays the correct number of images of floppy disks on the 4GB USB stick, Miditemp doesn't see the midi files in those images. Not sure what software (Windows 10) to us for making images and putting files in those images. Can anyone help us with (step by step) instructions, software, links or whatever? Thanks.

[@TeamPandory]

Is there any difference in performance between both boards?

[@retrofriends]

Not that anyone can tell so far. It's just the expense of the ST chip that prompted the change in design.

[@TeamPandory]

@@retrofriends cool beans.

[@Zeus4000BC]

Is it possible to connect an external USB hard drive to GOTEK???

[@retrofriends]

That is a good question, after all a USB thumb drive is seen by any host device as a generic drive. You would definitely have to make sure to externally power the hard drive. But at that point you have to consider the convenience of a thumb drive. You could store the entire Amiga software collection on one stick.

[@SirotkaSlo]

Hi, Thank you for this tutorial. With flashfloppy it works in windows, but under dos I keep getting drive not ready error and I can't fix it.

[@fernancorominas]

Hi, im new to the vintage sampler world. I bought an Akai S1100 with a Gotek USB Flash Floppy but I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I have updated the Flash Floppy to V3.29 however at the end of the installation it says Error 34. I have looked it up and it seems like I'm missing a disk image, I wanted to ask you if you knew what files do I need to insert into the USB for it to work. Thank you in advance

[@retrofriends]

You just need disk image files for your particular host device. In the Amiga computer world, these are .adf files. I copy some .adfs to a USB drive, and then simply plug that in to the Gotek. No special software is required. Check the FlashFloppy Wiki for host devices and verify you have set the gotek up correctly. Also try googling your device + flashfloppy.

[@garyjones6328]

OK I'm new to all this stuff .....watched it a few times and I'm totally confused ? which one are you flashing because the lids are on I cant tell are you flashing the one on the left or the one on the right ?I have the one on the left with the ST chip in so how do I flash mine please ..

[@retrofriends]

For the benefit of others who will read your comment... In the video, I show the two side by side, but also there is a caption distinguishing them. The caption is the model number printed on the circuit board. You will have to remove the lid to see the model number. Anyone who removes the lid and checks the model number will be able to tell the two apart. Having said all that, perhaps you have not seen a previous video I did for the ST chip based versions. Check my channel for it - there is a "Gotek" playlist.

[@garyjones6328]

@@retrofriends Ahh.. so you DID the one on the right the A.T chip ... That's what I wanted to know... Just seen your other video about adding jumpers to the board and new firmware DfUse.. All done thanks to your videos .. Us old folk struggle you see because with the lid on i thought you where doing the A.T one

[@TheBizzyBScience]

will this work with the sec serial bridge software and USB programmer?

[@retrofriends]

Sorry, I don't know what a 'sec serial bridge" is. I mention in the video you can use the TTL serial method from my previous video. That method and the one in this video are the only ways to flash one of these Goteks.

[@JeffHxC2001]

Yes sure it does :) You can find the step by step documentation on this page : hxc2001.com/docs/gotek-floppy-emulator-hxc-firmware/pages/bootloader-installation.html

[@TheBizzyBScience]

@@JeffHxC2001 thanks!

[@retrofriends]

@@TheBizzyBScience That page shows a USB-to-USB method which is the same as outlined in this very video. The other TTL method is available in my other video, just as I mentioned above. And the third using a USB stick is in yet another one of my videos. Although the USB stick method is only available for updates to already-flashed Goteks.

[@JeffHxC2001]

@@retrofriends The USB stick method is also available to install the HxC firmware over a flashfloppy gotek. And TheBizzyBScience was asking about the online HxC firmware installation tool (The "SecSerial Bridge" software).

[@TheSocialTerrorist]

Can this be used on my Heathkit H89 computer with a H37 soft sector floppy board

[@retrofriends]

Sorry, I have no idea - but I am jealous :) I do have advice: join the FlashFloppy facebook group and ask about your application.

[@keithchua5840]

I received my gotek today. It's weired that it's running on the artery chip but has the 2 soldering pads for the rotary...

[@retrofriends]

It is using the larger of the two Artery chips that includes the same I/O pins that the ST chip had. I heard there might be some of those out there.

[@dirsors]

I have the emulator with built in firmware. Is there any benefits by using this custom FW? I don't have Amiga, Atari etc. Just a normal IBM PC.

[@retrofriends]

I'm afraid I'm no expert at comparing features of different firmwares. Flashfloppy is the only free firmware replacement for the factory firmware that allows Amigas and many other hosts to use the gotek.

[@Maxime-un2qo]

The driver link is dead

[@retrofriends]

The inevitability of links 😠. Use the link or part of it in a Google search.

[@Maxime-un2qo]

@@retrofriends Thank you for the quick response! I was able to find it in an old forum, thanks.

[@Maxime-un2qo]

@@retrofriends Also thanks for the tutorial, I was able to flash the gotek under 20 min with an old usb cable I had. It works flawlessly on an old yamaha organ.

[@realbadtech9318]

What is the purpose of flashing these? Do they not work out of the box? is it just to run this specific flash floppy software? if so, why?

[@retrofriends]

I recommend you search for the flashfloppy wiki and read about it directly from the developer. Too much information to relate in a comment, but suffice it to say that it supports more devices and gives you more features.

[@Subgunman]

Are the drive emulators only for Amiga machines or are they available for XT/AT machines as well?

[@retrofriends]

Because these are loaded with FlashFloppy, the support IBMs amd many other machines. Check the FlashFloppy Wiki for "host devices".

[@martinclark1411]

hi retrofriends i've checked my board that i've only had a week and mines is the artery board, but it does have another 2 pins next to the oled connector (not 90 degree bent tho)

[@retrofriends]

Yea some of them have that.

[@dirtriderpl]

[Sorted out - see my next comment ] ... No matter what can't get the rotary part working on "new" Gotek, it's flashed with newest FF version, I am using bare EC11 rotary encoder and only the pushbutton works fine, no reaction on rotation whatsoever. I have five of these EC11 so I tried the second one just to be sure, but to no avail. I've also triple checked the wiring and it seems to be correct. I am out of ideas, if anyone has a clue, please get in touch :)

[@dirtriderpl]

I got it sorted! I got SFRKC30 Gotek model, and for this one I had to use new rotary encoder header - halfway along the length of the board, pinout is well described on the FlashFloppy Github wiki page.

[@cyberluke]

Please fix Rotary encoder link in your description.

[@retrofriends]

Sorry about that. Copy/paste fail. Fixed now :)

[@j_bizzel]

Hi, if I use the serial method to update, do I use the artery flashing software on the PC please?

[@retrofriends]

Sorry, I have not tried it, because the USB - USB method is sooo much faster and less glitchy. I imagine you would need to use a different program since FlashLoader is made by STM.

[@j_bizzel]

@@retrofriends I flashed my Artery gotek using serial UART and the Artery flashing software today, and it worked! Your guide was very helpful. Cheers

[@retrofriends]

@@j_bizzel Oh that's right! There was a serial option in there! Never tried it, I'm glad it worked, and thanks for contributing the info :)

[@mcasao]

Can this be converted into an external USB floppy for a PC? If so what it needed?

[@retrofriends]

I'm an Amiga guy. I've never heard of PCs external drives. I have another video on using GoTeks externally, but not for PC. Have you tried the web? I'd be surprised if nobody had ever tried it before.

[@squirlmy]

Certainly, but are you talking about a modern 64-bit PC, 32-bit, 16-bit 286 or 8086, or original 8-bit PC or 8088 "clones"? You certainly can use any of these with a floppy controller (mabye difficult to find in new 64-bit PCs), a question is Windows or DOS (including Windows up to 3.11). I believe OS setup for win95 and Linux (386s and up) is automatic after firmware settings are applied and the Gotek has been flashed. Probably a big issue for older PCs is whether you use a floppy disk controller card and put the floppy cable out the back, or for later PCs, is the cable connection directly off the motherboard, and maybe you need to mod the plastic PC case. Original PC, PC XT and PC AT, and such, you are going to use the controller card, and you want a long cable. The irony here is that Gotek built these originally for PCs (keyboard synths and, certain sewing machines, too but mostly industrial PC clones) Installation should be slightly simpler than for Amiga and Atari users, and more of the original Gotek documentation will be relevant. I'm using mine in an 8088 Compaq Portable. Yes there are important settings to remember, jumper settings and possibly also firmware settings. Nothing else is needed. Straight from relevant Github page: IBM PC compatibles have a non-Shugart interface which must be explicitly configured in FlashFloppy: IBM-PC interface mode must be configured: jumper JC at the rear of the Gotek board; or Specify via FF.CFG: interface = ibmpc. jumper select-line S1 at the rear of the Gotek board. (Special case for IBM PS/2s) A number of interfaces are used in the various models of PS/2. You may require a 40-pin edge to 34-pin IDC adapter... Also note: You may need to ground pin 4 (place a jumper at J5) for the Gotek to be detected

[@pierrenagonio]

SUB+ Thank U for this tutorial. Have a nice day Friend.

[@retrofriends]

You are welcome :)

[@Uncannycannyp]

How do I format on a akai Mpc 2000

[@retrofriends]

Please go to my website for more info. retrofriends.com

[@methanoid]

Hey, how about showing us how to make a DB25 into a DB23... interesting video it would make!!

[@retrofriends]

FYI You can now get DB23's new. Check eBay.

[@methanoid]

@@retrofriends yeah but not cheap and maybe more fun to bodge one up :-)

[@retrofriends]

@@methanoid As someone who has made hundreds from DB25, let's just say the fun is done LOL. Even I buy them new from those guys now. But your idea of me filming the last ones I have left to modify is not bad :)

[@godpowerrecords7528]

hi, i need a unit for Ensoniq ASR 10, can you sell me a unit?, regards.

[@retrofriends]

Go to my eBay store. Link is in the description. I have three colors available.

[@ralfr.5974]

Does the USB Interface support Hot Swapping?

[@retrofriends]

Yes. Pull the USB out, or select another disk and it simply acts like you ejected a floppy.

[@ralfr.5974]

@@retrofriends Thank You for this Information!! I need a Gotek for my A2000. It is a Great Solution! 👍🏻👌🏻

[@elamriti]

why would you change the firmware ,i dont understand ,it already works out of the box !

[@elamriti]

@@ampanman2000 maybe for amiga but not for pc i use usb_floppy_emulator_1.40i with a 20 euro gotek adding a oled screen or difrent cfw is extra $$ for no reason at all ,can you load games with this cfw ?

[@retrofriends]

FlashFloppy adds support for many different sized OLED screens, Rotary Dials, Speakers, OSD on your computer screen, and customizations not available with stock Goteks. Once you have used a Gotek with an OLED and Dial, you will never want to use a stock one again.

[@jasonrg410]

Hi. Yesterday I was able to "work" with my 2 new Gotek with Artery chipset!! Thanks for sharing, but only small diference on your video. On time 09:02 the my screen shows on READ PROTECTION, then I go ahead, back again when then when retrying again, WRITE PROTECTION is showed, then I go ahead again without any problem. Same version of Artery programmer V1.5.47. Thanks anyway!! Great video!!

[@retrofriends]

I had alread removed the protection as a test, but repeated the process for the video. Likely caused the difference shown. I did my best :)

[@jasonrg410]

@@retrofriends ... and well done!! :)

[@daishi5571]

Is there a performance difference between the 2 models?

[@retrofriends]

The company that designed and in this case redesigned the gotek would be shooting themselves in the foot if they made this replacement inferior. I have not had any reports of issues, nor have I had any myself. The gotek and host pc/music keyboard/etc will always run at floppy drive speeds, not likely a challenge for any modern microcontroller.

[@JeffHxC2001]

Sure there is a performance difference/issue : The AT32 used in these "new gotek" have only half of the STM32 RAM space (32KB vs 64KB). There is less memory for the USB cache. This make the format and the Amiga write operations less reliable : A full track can't be fully stored in ram anymore and the firmware need to flush to the stick in "real time"... If the usb stick ask for a pause during the write operation, the track could be corrupted.... Gotek System don't care about this because the original firmware only support fixed formats and doesn't really support format operations...

[@retrofriends]

@@JeffHxC2001I appreciate the theory of operation. It gives us something to look out for. However, as stated in the video, Gotek is committed to Artery. Soon I expect we will have no choice, if not already. Fortunately, in all my testing with FlashFloppy firmware I have not seen any issues with reading or writing to USB with these new Artery boards (dozens so far). Others have had good success according to the Facebook group (potentially hundreds already). Not sure about HxC firmware issues, as I use FlashFloppy.

[@JeffHxC2001]

@@retrofriends This is just a matter of chance : If you check the usb sticks specifications, the write time is not guaranteed at all. The write time can occasionally be too long and then data can lost. This not a question of firmware, but of physical memory buffer available in this new mcu. More details on the forum : torlus.com/floppy/forum/viewtopic.php?p=23825#p23825

[@SPAZZOID100]

Too much work. Can’t i just get an older gotek?

[@thezack7507]

Can it work on china made gotek...???

[@retrofriends]

All Goteks are made in China.

[@stevee7004]

Your link to the driver is broken!! 404 Not Found

[@retrofriends]

Yep, as with any link they seem to age poorly. You will have to use Google. I could change it, but when will it be wrong again.