New user : need SxSI boot disk (or alternative)

[Pantman]

Hi there,

I finally picked up an x68000 ACE from Yahoo Auction on a recent trip to Japan. One of my hobbies is repairing old video game and arcade hardware, so I got a broken one for ¥6000 which has a MIDI interface, and 1MiB expansion. I also picked up a keyboard and an Roland MT-32.

I opened it up, and replaced the power capacitors. The battery was dead and leaking, and some traces nearby were broken. I've ordered a new battery, which should arrive this week. I'll repair the traces once the new battery is in.

My next problem will be getting the thing to boot. I have an SCSI2SD board, which I intend to use in the x68000. However, I currently have no way of writing 5.25" floppy disks. I also don't have a desktop PC (I use a Mac at home).

Does anyone know where I can order a SxSI boot disk? I live in the UK.

I'm really looking forward to getting this up and going. I work in a very geek oriented office, and am looking forward to showing this off to all the old Amiga fanboys!

Thanks!

[kamiboy]

Try asking on various fb Japanese PC groups, such as Computer Otaku.

[SuperDeadite]

Anyone with an HDD/CF/SD setup can write this disk for you.
I'd be happy to make one but, I live in Japan, and sending such a simple disk
overseas seems a bit silly.

[Pantman]

Hi guys,

Thanks very much for the offers of help! SuperDeadite - if no one can help in the UK, would it be possible to make me a disk? I don't mind paying for shipping etc. I'm afraid I don't yet know anyone with an x68000 in the UK...

Many thanks!

[neko68k]

There have been UK users here in the past. I don't know where they all went ;_;

[kamiboy]

I live in the EU and I have one of these disks in the mail on its way to me. I have very few working 5"  floppy disks and I am not much for letting one of these precious things out of my hand, but I guess I could make a copy of the disk and mail it to the UK if no one else can.

[Pantman]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your help. I managed to find a friend who has a PC with and old 5.25" floppy drive. He's written the disks for me now.

Thank you!!!