I'm hoping to buy a HxC (SD version) this week providing I can confirm a few points first:
I would like to mount the the HxC inside the CDTV box, so I won't see the LCD screen or be able to push the buttons. My aim would be to operate the HxC just from the CDTV controller (which acts like a normal mouse or joystick).
1) Can I navigate the "Host Control Tool" without a keyboard (all three buttons on the HxC). Can I navigate it from the CDTV's remote controller?
2) What sort of voltage or signal would it take to "operate" any of the three buttons? I am wondering if I could link one of the CDTV controller buttons (via the corresponding point on the CDTV board) to the select button on the HxC."
Thanks
Rich
Commodore CDTV+HxC interface question before buying
Re: Commodore CDTV+HxC interface question before buying
Not in the actual file selector version. but this can be easily added.cdtv1991 wrote:I'm hoping to buy a HxC (SD version) this week providing I can confirm a few points first:
I would like to mount the the HxC inside the CDTV box, so I won't see the LCD screen or be able to push the buttons. My aim would be to operate the HxC just from the CDTV controller (which acts like a normal mouse or joystick).
1) Can I navigate the "Host Control Tool" without a keyboard (all three buttons on the HxC). Can I navigate it from the CDTV's remote controller?
In fact the actual version use the amiga keyboard.
the floppy emulator buttons lines are connected to a 5V pull up resistor. To "push" the button you just to connect the corresponding line to the ground.cdtv1991 wrote: 2) What sort of voltage or signal would it take to "operate" any of the three buttons? I am wondering if I could link one of the CDTV controller buttons (via the corresponding point on the CDTV board) to the select button on the HxC."
Re: Commodore CDTV+HxC interface question before buying
Thanks Jeff. I ordered the HxC SD unit from eBay last night.
Would you be able to add in a function that can navigate the selector software on the Amiga with a Joystick? (i.e. Left, Right and Select)
If so then I can mount the HxC inside the CDTV permanently, leaving a small card slot outside.
Regards,
Rich
Would you be able to add in a function that can navigate the selector software on the Amiga with a Joystick? (i.e. Left, Right and Select)
If so then I can mount the HxC inside the CDTV permanently, leaving a small card slot outside.
Regards,
Rich
Re: Commodore CDTV+HxC interface question before buying
Does the latest version of the selector software allow control from an Amiga joystick?
Thanks
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Re: Commodore CDTV+HxC interface question before buying
No, i have not updated the selector yet.cdtv1991 wrote:Does the latest version of the selector software allow control from an Amiga joystick?
Thanks
Re: Commodore CDTV+HxC interface question before buying
Got my HxC today for my CDTV. Used a stripped out external floppy drive interface and cable and I've got one of three test games working.
More testing tomorrow
More testing tomorrow