Date   : Tue, 21 Oct 1997 09:48:18 +0200
From   : Robert Schmidt <rsc@...>
Subject: Re: File transfer to Acorn 32-bit or PC

jjl101 wrote:
> 
> I am going to be using a BBC (B, I think) as a data logger for an STM
> (Scanning Tunnelling Microscope) and would very much prefer to
> transfer the data to a more powerful computer for analysis, wonderful
> though I'm sure the BBC is.
> 
> I have a 32 bit Acorn (A5000) and access to PCs, and I think I should
> be able to either get hold of a disc drive for the Beeb or at least a
> tape drive.  I have found a program at HENSA to transfer files via
> tape, but nothing for disc transfer, which would be a lot easier.

Utilities for transfering data between a BBC and a PC can be found at
http://www.nvg.ntnu.no/bbc/software.html.  Reading BBC disks on a PC is
dodgy, you're very lucky if it works.  Decoding BBC tapes via a
soundcard usually works quite well.  Using a serial cable is probably
the best solution (best compromise between speed and stability), and
then you should go for Mark de Weger's XFer (a DOS program which
includes docs on building the cable, as well).  Wouter Scholten is also
developing a similar program for Linux.

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