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[[File:Gotek standard.jpg|thumb|right|Standard Gotek drive]][[File:Custom Gotek drive.jpg|thumb|right|Custom Gotek drive by [[Rodrik Studio]]]][[File:Gotek external.jpg|thumb|External GOTEK for a Schneider CPC 6128 with Centronics cable, 3D printed top cover and splitter cable to connect to the original 5V from the monitor]][[File:Gotek-internal.jpg|thumb|Internal GOTEK with 3D printed frame and 26/34 pin adapter PCB]] == About the GOTEK == GOTEK is a floppy simulator drive emulator which works with the CPCcan be directly attached to computers instead of a normal floppy drive. The drives are popular and cheapadditions to many 80s and 90s computers including the Amstrad CPC.

There are additional mods that can be boughtadded:

To be useful on The most recent version of the CPC they need:* appropriate firmware uploaded to them GOTEK (eSFRKC30.gAT4. HxC or FlashFloppy35, based on the AT32F435 chip)* 5v power (an old PC power supply can be used)* a ribbon cable to connect it to usually already comes with OLED display and rotary encoder but is also more expensive than the CPC (e.g. an old PC floppy cable which has both 3.5" and 5.25" connectors)basic models.

If In addition to the GOTEK you have also need * 5V power (e.g. USB power supplies will work - or you can use the technical ability then itmonitor's easy to install 5V power output with a Y-splitter cable)* a 34pin ribbon cable to connect it to the CPC (e.g. an old PC floppy cable which has both 3.5" and 5.25" connectors)* connector cable to update firmware onto of the Gotek, if not, then you can buy Gotek drives with pre-installed GOTEK (depends on firmware.type)

CPC Disk images are put onto a USB drive which is then plugged into the front of the Gotek. On the GOTEK a disk image is selected (via buttons or rotary encoder) and then the GOTEK behaves almost exactly as if it is a normal drive connected to the CPC with the disk being inserted.

Now the Gotek behaves as if it There is only a normal small difference compared to a real drive with older models: the disc motor signal is not connected internally to the CPCGotek. This means the ready signal will be active even if the disc motor is off. The new model SFRKC30.AT4.35 can pass the motor signal and reacts (delayed if wanted) to it for the ready signal. See below for FlashFloppy firmware.

There is a difference compared to a real The GOTEK can replace the internal drive: of the disc motor signal is not connected internally to the Gotek664/6128, e.g. This means the ready signal will be active even if the disc motor internal drive is offbroken. Or it can be used as the external drive B. It can even work as a 3.5" or 5.25" drive for example with Parados or VDOS.

==HxC Floppy Emulator firmwareFirmware Update ==

Before the GOTEK can be used with the Amstrad CPC it needs to be flashed with a custom firmware.  The process depends on the type and firmware and is documented on the homepages of the respective firmwares (see below). ===HxC Floppy Emulator firmware=== There is a version of the [https://hxc2001.com HxC Floppy Emulator ] firmware that can be used on the Gotek. It must be purchased from the HxC website and can then be installed and used.

===FlashFloppy firmware===

[https://github.com/keirf/FlashFloppy FlashFloppy] is a free probably the most popular firmware for the Gotek written GOTEK. It's well supported by the author Keir Fraser. Although free, Keir welcomes donations to and [https://wwwgithub.macmillan.org.ukcom/ Macmillan Cancer Support charity in the UKkeirf/flashfloppy/blob/master/COPYING completely free].

As of today the Firmware installation is more easy than HxC firmware can be installed via and only needs a special USB -A to USB-A cable into a Gotek and it can be updated through the USB memory stickuse of the original software of the microcontroller vendor to install the firmware. The process is very well documented on the FlashFloppy wiki.

To best attach Once installed further updates can be performed via the USB memory stick. On the Gotek to any CPC, use the following FF.cfg settingcan be recommended:

The first firmware with correct support for RDATA line release is 3.38 or 4.7 (both to be released This model features a Artery AT32F435 APU and as of now). Firmware 3.37 and 4.6a have well a bug that prevents it to work correctlymotor jumper. The older Gotek models such This completes the emulation as SFR1M44it simulates the motor spin-U100K, SFRM72-U100 or SFRC922Dup time. They are usually offered with Rotary encoder and with OLED display.

On the CPC also the AT32F415 models can be a good alternative. They are cheaper and can be upgraded with rotary encoder and OLED display.  For more full details on which models to use and which to avoideavoid, see here:

To connect the gotek to the ==Physical connection== ===CPC, you 464 / DDI=== You can directly connect it the GOTEK to the DDI-1 cable connector (however you would need to cut off the noses on the bottom of the cable)- or you use a short IDC extension cable to avoid cutting of the noses. It can work both as A drive (no Please keep in mind that the DDI-1 is powered by the original FD-1 3" drive required) so you still need the FD-1 or need to power the DDI-1 via an alternative method. ===CPC 664 / 6128 external=== A 34 pin IDC floppy cable as drive Bused in old PCs is perfect. It can If it even work as has a 3.5" or 5.25" drive for example with parados or VDOS. Please be aware that edge connector you cannot can use an unmodified DDIit directly.  For German Schneider/Amstrad 6128 models you will need a Centronics connector instead of the edge connector.  The 6128 Plus also needs a Centronics connector but with a slightly different pinout.  [[Image:Floppy_Cable.png|600px|centre]] For full details look here: [[DIY:Floppy_Drives#Multi-Adaptor_Cable_for_External_Floppies_.2F_HxC_emulator]] ===Replacing the drive in a CPC 664 / 6128 or FD-1 together with === As connections are slightly different from a 3.5" drive the Gotek without connections to the GOTEK need to be modified to replace a normal 3" disk drive in the original 664/6128 or FD-1 drivecase. That Also, as the size of a GOTEK is because different from a 3" drive a (usually 3D printed) frame is required to hold the FDGOTEK in place.  * adapt the 26 pin floppy cable of the CPC to fit to the 34 pin connector on the GOTEK -1 delivers [[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 DDIMP-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]] ====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 itmodifications or adapters.  # cut the pin that is labelled as 5V on the GOTEK. Either the whole pin on the side of the drive, it simply does not get any 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. # make a connection from pin 1 to pin 4 of the power connector on the backside of the PCB to runconnect the GOTEK to the 5V coming from the CPC. # 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. # make a small bridge on the backside of the GOTEK PCB between pin 8 and 10. # 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). # 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. <gallery>gotekmod1.jpg|pins to cutgotekmod2.jpg|new connectionsgotekmod3. jpg|cables attached</gallery> ==HXC Manager==

You can also connect it to the original cable using an extension like Despite its name this one:software works with both FlashFloppy and HxC firmware.

Especially when using the 3 digit display the [https://wwwnorecess464.ebayweebly.decom/itm/266012797289 1 Stkhxc-manager-v4. x IDC Verlängerungskabel 34 polig 20cm 2.54mm Verbinder #A3769html HxC Manager]<br>[https://wwwoffers a great alternative to organise and mount DSK images.ebay.comYou can select 20 images and assign them to 20 slots which you navigate via the up/itm/291263866470 6 inch 34-Pin 2x17 2down buttons on the GOTEK.54-Pitch IDC 34-Wire Flat Ribbon Extension Cable, FF-E06]

There is no cablemode required - neither for the CPC464 nor for 664/6128 external disk connector[[File:Hxcmanager.jpg|thumbnail|none]]