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Gotek mod

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	Now you can connect the original cables directly to the GOTEK as if it was built for the CPC.		Now you can connect the original cables directly to the GOTEK as if it was built for the CPC.

			<gallery>
			gotekmod1.jpg\|pins to cut
			gotekmod2.jpg\|new connections
			gotekmod3.jpg\|cables attached
			</gallery>

	==HXC Manager==		==HXC Manager==

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Gotek mod

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	If you don't plan to use the GOTEK on any other machine than the CPC you can also make a few modifications to the GOTEK directly and can use the original cables without modifications or adapters.		If you don't plan to use the GOTEK on any other machine than the CPC you can also make a few modifications to the GOTEK directly and can use the original cables without modifications or adapters.

	1) cut the pin that is labelled as 5V on the GOTEK. Either the whole pin on the side of the drive, so only 3 pins remain or a little more subtle on the backside of the connector so there's a gap between the pin and the PCB. This ensures 12V is no longer fed into the GOTEK.		# cut the pin that is labelled as 5V on the GOTEK. Either the whole pin on the side of the drive, so only 3 pins remain or a little more subtle on the backside of the connector so there's a gap between the pin and the PCB. This ensures 12V is no longer fed into the GOTEK.
	2) make a connection from pin 1 to pin 4 of the power connector on the backside of the PCB to connect the GOTEK to the 5V coming from the CPC.		# make a connection from pin 1 to pin 4 of the power connector on the backside of the PCB to connect the GOTEK to the 5V coming from the CPC.
	3) optionally: remove the first 4 pairs of the 34pin connector. Either just cut the pins or desolder them if you have the equipment. This step is not mandatory as you can just connect the cable to the outer most part of the connector.		# optionally: remove the first 4 pairs of the 34pin connector. Either just cut the pins or desolder them if you have the equipment. This step is not mandatory as you can just connect the cable to the outer most part of the connector.
	4) make a small bridge on the backside of the GOTEK PCB between pin 8 and 10.		# make a small bridge on the backside of the GOTEK PCB between pin 8 and 10.
	5) optionally: cut the trace on the PCB next to pin 10. Alternatively remember to NEVER close S0 on the GOTEK (or cut the S0 pins).		# optionally: cut the trace on the PCB next to pin 10. Alternatively remember to NEVER close S0 on the GOTEK (or cut the S0 pins).
	5) set the jumper on the GOTEK to S1		# set the jumper on the GOTEK to S1

	Now you can connect the original cables directly to the GOTEK as if it was built for the CPC.		Now you can connect the original cables directly to the GOTEK as if it was built for the CPC.

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CPC 664 / 6128 internal

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	For full details look here: [[DIY:Floppy_Drives#Multi-Adaptor_Cable_for_External_Floppies_.2F_HxC_emulator]]		For full details look here: [[DIY:Floppy_Drives#Multi-Adaptor_Cable_for_External_Floppies_.2F_HxC_emulator]]

	===CPC 664 / 6128 ~~internal~~===		===Replacing the drive in a CPC 664 / 6128 or FD-1===

	~~You can also use~~ the GOTEK as a ~~replacement for~~ a ~~broken~~ 3" drive~~, just make sure~~ to ~~set the jumper on~~ the GOTEK ~~from S1 to S0~~.		As connections are slightly different from a 3.5" drive the connections to the GOTEK need to be modified to replace a 3" disk drive in the original 664/6128 or FD-1 case. Also, as the size of a GOTEK is different from a 3" drive a (usually 3D printed) frame is required to hold the GOTEK in place.

	As the ~~GOTEK has a 34pin~~ connector ~~but~~ the ~~3" drives have a 26pin connector you will also need a~~ [[DIY:Floppy_Drives#Adaptor_Cable_for_Internal_Floppies_.2F_HxC_emulator\|26 to 34 pin adapter]].		* adapt the 26 pin floppy cable of the CPC to fit to the 34 pin connector on the GOTEK - [[DIY:Floppy_Drives#Adaptor_Cable_for_Internal_Floppies_.2F_HxC_emulator\|26 to 34 pin adapter]]
			* switch 5V and 12V on the power connector as otherwise you would fry your GOTEK with 12V
			* set the jumper on the GOTEK from S1 to S0.
			* put the GOTEK into a (3D printed) frame to properly fit into the 3" drive slot

			''Note: If you remove the 3" drive from the CPC it no longer needs the 12V power supply. This means you can now use a single 5V power supply to run your CPC, including the MP-1 or CTM640 for the 464.''

			====adapters====

			There are prebuilt adapters that can be plugged into the rear of the GOTEK and provide connectors for the 3" connector cables. These can usually be bought on Ebay.

			Alternatively DIY adapters can be done easily. '''Make 100% sure that you don't accidentally connect the 12V to the GOTEK as this will definitely fry your GOTEK.'''

	[[Image:Internal_HxC_Cable.png\|600px\|centre]]		[[Image:Internal_HxC_Cable.png\|600px\|centre]]

	PCB ~~versions~~ of ~~this adapters that~~ can ~~be directly connected~~ to a GOTEK ~~are often also sold~~ on e.~~g. Ebay~~.		====Gotek mod====

			If you don't plan to use the GOTEK on any other machine than the CPC you can also make a few modifications to the GOTEK directly and can use the original cables without modifications or adapters.

			1) cut the pin that is labelled as 5V on the GOTEK. Either the whole pin on the side of the drive, so only 3 pins remain or a little more subtle on the backside of the connector so there's a gap between the pin and the PCB. This ensures 12V is no longer fed into the GOTEK.
			2) make a connection from pin 1 to pin 4 of the power connector on the backside of the PCB to connect the GOTEK to the 5V coming from the CPC.
			3) optionally: remove the first 4 pairs of the 34pin connector. Either just cut the pins or desolder them if you have the equipment. This step is not mandatory as you can just connect the cable to the outer most part of the connector.
			4) make a small bridge on the backside of the GOTEK PCB between pin 8 and 10.
			5) optionally: cut the trace on the PCB next to pin 10. Alternatively remember to NEVER close S0 on the GOTEK (or cut the S0 pins).
			5) set the jumper on the GOTEK to S1

	~~You will also need a (3D printed) frame~~ to ~~properly mount~~ the GOTEK ~~in your CPC. You can find 3D models on the usual websites, e.g. Thingiverse. Remember to look~~ for the ~~right frame for your~~ CPC ~~model as the 664, 6128 and Plus all require different frames~~.		Now you can connect the original cables directly to the GOTEK as if it was built for the CPC.

	==HXC Manager==		==HXC Manager==

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FlashFloppy firmware: Keir does no longer solicit donations (since 2021 actually)

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	===FlashFloppy firmware===		===FlashFloppy firmware===

	[https://github.com/keirf/FlashFloppy FlashFloppy] is probably the most popular firmware for the GOTEK. It's well supported by the author Keir Fraser~~. Although completely free, Keir welcomes donations to~~ [https://~~www~~.~~macmillan.org.uk~~/ ~~Macmillan Cancer Support charity in the UK~~]~~. Please do a donation if FlashFloppy is of help to you~~.		[https://github.com/keirf/FlashFloppy FlashFloppy] is probably the most popular firmware for the GOTEK. It's well supported by the author Keir Fraser and [https://github.com/keirf/flashfloppy/blob/master/COPYING completely free].

	The firmware supports multiple computers and their disk image formats.		The firmware supports multiple computers and their disk image formats.

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Phi2x at 18:08, 18 May 2025

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	[[File:Gotek standard.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Standard Gotek drive]]		[[File:Gotek standard.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Standard Gotek drive]]
			[[File:Custom Gotek drive.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Custom Gotek drive by [[Rodrik Studio]]]]

	Gotek is a floppy simulator which works with the CPC. The drives are cheap.		Gotek is a floppy simulator which works with the CPC. The drives are cheap.

Phi2x at 18:06, 18 May 2025

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			[[File:Gotek standard.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Standard Gotek drive]]

	Gotek is a floppy simulator which works with the CPC. The drives are cheap.		Gotek is a floppy simulator which works with the CPC. The drives are cheap.

Phi2x: /* Links */

2025-04-12T02:51:44Z

Links

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	* [https://hxc2001.com/ HxC Floppy Emulator Homepage]		* [https://hxc2001.com/ HxC Floppy Emulator Homepage]
	* [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/applications/cubeios-fat16fat32-rom-for-the-cpc's-with-xmass/ OS-Support]		* [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/applications/cubeios-fat16fat32-rom-for-the-cpc's-with-xmass/ OS-Support]
			* [https://youtu.be/QSLcgWLRztE Un Gotek sur CPC 664/6128 sans rien démonter] by [[Rodrik Studio]]
	* [https://youtu.be/E3raN1yi54c L'ultime Gotek que j'ai dessiné pour CPC] by [[Rodrik Studio]]		* [https://youtu.be/E3raN1yi54c L'ultime Gotek que j'ai dessiné pour CPC] by [[Rodrik Studio]]

	[[Category:Peripherals]] [[Category:DIY]][[Category:DATA Storage]] [[Category:Emulator]]		[[Category:Peripherals]] [[Category:DIY]][[Category:DATA Storage]] [[Category:Emulator]]

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Links

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	* [https://hxc2001.com/ HxC Floppy Emulator Homepage]		* [https://hxc2001.com/ HxC Floppy Emulator Homepage]
	* [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/applications/cubeios-fat16fat32-rom-for-the-cpc's-with-xmass/ OS-Support]		* [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/applications/cubeios-fat16fat32-rom-for-the-cpc's-with-xmass/ OS-Support]
			* [https://youtu.be/E3raN1yi54c L'ultime Gotek que j'ai dessiné pour CPC] by [[Rodrik Studio]]

	[[Category:Peripherals]] [[Category:DIY]][[Category:DATA Storage]] [[Category:Emulator]]		[[Category:Peripherals]] [[Category:DIY]][[Category:DATA Storage]] [[Category:Emulator]]

Jonathan: Adding that you can use the monitor's 5V power supply

2025-01-05T23:06:37Z

Adding that you can use the monitor's 5V power supply

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	To be useful on the CPC they need:		To be useful on the CPC they need:
	* appropriate firmware uploaded to them (e.g. HxC or FlashFloppy)		* appropriate firmware uploaded to them (e.g. HxC or FlashFloppy)
	* 5v power (an old PC power supply can be used)		* 5v power (an old PC power supply can be used, or you can use the monitor's 5V power output with a Y-splitter cable)
	* a ribbon cable to connect it to the CPC (e.g. an old PC floppy cable which has both 3.5" and 5.25" connectors).		* a ribbon cable to connect it to the CPC (e.g. an old PC floppy cable which has both 3.5" and 5.25" connectors).