Re: [cbm4linux-users] cbm4linux problem

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Hi, and thanks for the reply.

I just tried xctest, and there's definately something wrong somewhere. For
the test with the cable connected to the parallel port but not connected
to the 1541, the behavior is correct (all inputs follow their respective
outputs). However, when I plug the serial end into the 1541, the DATA line
is pulled low all the time. The weird thing is that this also happens when
the drive is off. I actually watched the data line being pulled low when I
connected the drive. All the other inputs followed their outputs as they
should.

Now I'm even more confused than before... what could cause this? The drive
works like a charm on my c64.

XCDetect just hung when I tried to start it, before printing anything to
screen. Also happened when no cable was attached, so that could be
something caused by my machine.

Any insight as to possible causes for this weird behavior would be greatly
appreciated, as I'm at a complete loss.

Thanks,
David

> Hi David,
>
> [XM1541 cable]
>> I'm starting to suspect the cable... too bad, I really can't see what's
>> wrong with it. Is there any way to test it?
>
> If you don't mind booting and using DOS for an hour or so, ;-) grab XCTest
> from http://sta.c64.org/scextprg.html#xctest and XCDetect from
> http://sta.c64.org/scextprg.html#xcdetect . Good luck,
>
> Joe
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