17 Oct
2024
17 Oct
'24
3:56 a.m.
What OS are you using to format the disk?
If you have a DOS system running (or can run DOS from a USB drive) you
might try FORMAT /S and whatever other options you need; make sure the
system files are in the DOS directory. AFAIK you can also use WIN98 or
earlier.
On Tue, Oct 15, 2024 at 1:31 AM Steve Lewis via cctalk <
cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
Hi Thomas,
Do you happen to have also the original SHARP MS-DOS 2.00 disks? It may
have come with the CE-510F.
All my bubble cartridges have MS-DOS 2.00, and one of the cartridges has
SYS.COM. So... I did a FORMAT /8 on another x86 system and formatted a
320KB disks. Then I put that disk into the PC-5000, then did a SYS C: from
the bubble cartridge that has SYS.COM, and it said "System transferred"
(and CHKDSK.COM agrees, there are 2 hidden files). I added COMMAND.COM to
the disk, but it (the PC-5000) still won't boot from that disk. I turn
the system off, remove the bubble cartridge, power on the system with this
"new" 320KB disk inserted... and it says WARNING: NON-SYSTEM DISK.
So we'll be hunting for an original SHARP PC-5000 boot disk still.
-Steve
On Sun, Sep 8, 2024 at 4:09 AM osi.superboard via cctalk <
cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
external
just
Sharp computers from the early 80's were
truly amazing. Every computer
part they produced was a joy to see and feel because of its accuracy and
design. If you've ever held a Sharp CE-152 data tape device, you know
what I mean.
Fortunately, I have a CE-510F with an internal power supply and floppy
disk controller.
If you're interested, please drop me a PM.
Thomas
On 07.09.2024 09:17, Steve Lewis via cctalk wrote:
> A while back I started studying more about the Sharp PC-5000 (and had
it
up
> and running at VCFSW in 2023). I'm now coming back to that project,
and
one thing
I was never able to find was a compatible 5.25 disk drive.
I've collected some information about this system at here:
https://voidstar.blog/sharp-pc-5000/
And I am hoping to put together a video about out. But one challenging
aspect is that its LCD screen is difficult to record (lots of
reflections). And despite having lots of schematic documentation now,
I'm
> still not savvy enough to try to export its screen content to an
> device that might have a backlight.
>
> From my notes, as I recall.... The 37-pin connector at the back of
the
PC-5000
is not the same as the 37-pin connector at the back of the IO
card
with the original IBM PC 5150. I believe the
Sharp product model
number
I am looking for CE-510F (which might be the same
as MZ-80B in certain
markets).
This isn't an urgent thing - the Bubble Memory modules of this PC-5000
are
still all working fine and make the system
functional. But I do have a
set
> of disk with the system that might be interesting to try out. So
> broadcasting here, on the off-chance someone
might be familiar with
these
and know
of a stash of accessories (most likely within a
Japanese-speaking
community, where I think Sharp products were
generally more popular).
Thanks!
Steve v*