C64 1541 on a PC?

[pmpddytim]

I recently finished Flack's book "Commodork: Sordid Tales from a BBS Junkie" (Highly recommended) and it got my Commodore passion going again. I have a hard time finding software though.

 

Is there a way to hook a 1541 floppy drive to my computer so that I can write game files to a blank floppy disk? I know I could do emulation but its just not the same. So any info on if this is possible would be much appreciated.

 

Also if anyone (Preferably in the OKC area) has a spare, working, reasonably priced 1541 I could use another. Just drop me a PM.

 

-Tim

[+remowilliams]

Is there a way to hook a 1541 floppy drive to my computer so that I can write game files to a blank floppy disk? I know I could do emulation but its just not the same. So any info on if this is possible would be much appreciated.

Sure, you need a computer that can boot to DOS (or equivalent) and has a true parallel port, a copy of Star Commander, and an XE1541 cable. And some .D64 disk images (or individual .prg files), and of course a 1541 drive

 

You can make your own XE1541 or order one from Joe Forsters X1541 shop or Nicholas Coplin's 64HDD site. Attached is the latest version of Star Commander that I have.

 

 

sc08315b.zip

Edited December 31, 2006 by remowilliams

[Prodos8]

You need an XE1541 cable to hook the drive to your PC's parallel port, and software to access it such as star commander. You should be able to do a web search and find info on this subject.

[Kroko]

You could also have a look at CBM4WIN if you don't want to use plain DOS. You will need a XA1541, XM1541, XAP1541 or XMP1541 cable in order to connect the drive with your PC.

 

http://www.trikaliotis.net/cbm4win.shtml

[VTAtari]

Build an XE1541. It is very simple and requires no soldering if you use crimp connectors.