Hi,
I supplied MDI and FDI with every Q68 supplied. Just read the manual to learn how to use the excellent software by Martin Head.
I did not however supply MDI compatible microdrive images.
Q68 support thread
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Ok. I couldn't see anything in the PDF Q68 Mainboard Manual or the SMSQ/E FOR THE Q68 doc. Is there another?
And I assume that implies the mdv images that can be used on Qemulator and vDrive are not immediately compatible with the Q68?
And I assume that implies the mdv images that can be used on Qemulator and vDrive are not immediately compatible with the Q68?
Collector of QL related computers, accessories and software even though I don't really understand how they work.
Original QL's: many (plus quite a bit of other old stuff and 140+ original software titles)
Custom AT cased QL system with Gold Card, Qimi mouse, Hermes and MFM HDD
QXLII card installed in a PC
Q40 and Q68 also present
Ask me about near NOS re-felted good quality Microdrive Carts - many available.
Original QL's: many (plus quite a bit of other old stuff and 140+ original software titles)
Custom AT cased QL system with Gold Card, Qimi mouse, Hermes and MFM HDD
QXLII card installed in a PC
Q40 and Q68 also present
Ask me about near NOS re-felted good quality Microdrive Carts - many available.
Re: Q68 support thread
Chr$ wrote:Ok. I couldn't see anything in the PDF Q68 Mainboard Manual or the SMSQ/E FOR THE Q68 doc. Is there another?
Well, MDI and FDI drives are generic drivers hat run on any QL platform. You should be able to obtain the manuals from the QL homepage (or they're somehwere on Derek's install, maybe).
Chr$ wrote:And I assume that implies the mdv images that can be used on Qemulator and vDrive are not immediately compatible with the Q68?
Yes, slightly different format ("_MDV" vs. "_MDI"). But there's conversion tools included in the MDI driver package that convert back and forth.
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Re: Q68 support thread
Chr$ wrote:Ok. I couldn't see anything in the PDF Q68 Mainboard Manual or the SMSQ/E FOR THE Q68 doc. Is there another?
And I assume that implies the mdv images that can be used on Qemulator and vDrive are not immediately compatible with the Q68?
Hi,
MDI and FDI are extensions to the operating system, you should look in WIN1_
FDI is in WIN1_FDI_
MDI is in WIN1_MDI_
Read the file "readme.txt" which details installation and the command added to SBASIC.
There is a command: CONVERT2_MDI which will convert MDV images to MDI format.
The Floppy drive image format is compatiable on all emulation platforms and FDI.
Regards,
Derek
Derek
Re: Q68 support thread
Aha, all within actual QL directories. Found them, thanks, will have a proper look.
Collector of QL related computers, accessories and software even though I don't really understand how they work.
Original QL's: many (plus quite a bit of other old stuff and 140+ original software titles)
Custom AT cased QL system with Gold Card, Qimi mouse, Hermes and MFM HDD
QXLII card installed in a PC
Q40 and Q68 also present
Ask me about near NOS re-felted good quality Microdrive Carts - many available.
Original QL's: many (plus quite a bit of other old stuff and 140+ original software titles)
Custom AT cased QL system with Gold Card, Qimi mouse, Hermes and MFM HDD
QXLII card installed in a PC
Q40 and Q68 also present
Ask me about near NOS re-felted good quality Microdrive Carts - many available.
Re: Q68 support thread
Chr$ wrote:Not directly, but yes if you have it QLNET'ed with a BBQL (and Fserve), then you can access it's floppy/mdv with e.g. n1_mdv1_
What is a BBQL?
http://peter-sulzer.bplaced.net
GERMAN! QL-Download page also available in English: GETLINE§() function, UNIX-like "ls" command, improved DIY-Toolkit function EDLINE$ - All with source. AND a good Python 3 Tutorial (German) for Win/UNIX
GERMAN! QL-Download page also available in English: GETLINE§() function, UNIX-like "ls" command, improved DIY-Toolkit function EDLINE$ - All with source. AND a good Python 3 Tutorial (German) for Win/UNIX

Re: Q68 support thread
ql_freak wrote:Chr$ wrote:Not directly, but yes if you have it QLNET'ed with a BBQL (and Fserve), then you can access it's floppy/mdv with e.g. n1_mdv1_
What is a BBQL?
Sorry, it's a term I didn't like at first as it confused me and can confuse others, but I still ended up adopting it over time! It's just a 'black box QL' i.e. the original Sinclair hardware.
Collector of QL related computers, accessories and software even though I don't really understand how they work.
Original QL's: many (plus quite a bit of other old stuff and 140+ original software titles)
Custom AT cased QL system with Gold Card, Qimi mouse, Hermes and MFM HDD
QXLII card installed in a PC
Q40 and Q68 also present
Ask me about near NOS re-felted good quality Microdrive Carts - many available.
Original QL's: many (plus quite a bit of other old stuff and 140+ original software titles)
Custom AT cased QL system with Gold Card, Qimi mouse, Hermes and MFM HDD
QXLII card installed in a PC
Q40 and Q68 also present
Ask me about near NOS re-felted good quality Microdrive Carts - many available.
Re: Q68 support thread
And I thought it means Bare Bone QL
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Re: Q68 support thread
Mad Fritz wrote:And I thought it means Bars Bone QL
Maybe we need another acronym to indicate an original with no expansions at all. A BBBBQL?

Collector of QL related computers, accessories and software even though I don't really understand how they work.
Original QL's: many (plus quite a bit of other old stuff and 140+ original software titles)
Custom AT cased QL system with Gold Card, Qimi mouse, Hermes and MFM HDD
QXLII card installed in a PC
Q40 and Q68 also present
Ask me about near NOS re-felted good quality Microdrive Carts - many available.
Original QL's: many (plus quite a bit of other old stuff and 140+ original software titles)
Custom AT cased QL system with Gold Card, Qimi mouse, Hermes and MFM HDD
QXLII card installed in a PC
Q40 and Q68 also present
Ask me about near NOS re-felted good quality Microdrive Carts - many available.
Re: Q68 support thread
ql_freak wrote:What is a BBQL?
This acronym is especially problematic when hungry. The first three letters always make me think of spareribs and steaks.
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