News

New Major Stable Release v2.12 (2nd June 2019)

The v2 release series has been declared stable, ending support for v1 and introducing a host of new features and optimisations for all users of FlashFloppy.

*** All users are recommended to update at the Downloads Page ***

• Automatic folder sorting in direct navigation mode
• Flexible track layout configuration in IMG.CFG
• Direct support for new image types:
  • ATR (Atari 8-bit)
  • OUT (Roland)
  • XDF (FAT-based eXtended Disk Format, 3.5" HD 1840kB)
• Flexible Indexed-Mode image naming (no longer restricted to DSKA0000)
• 3-digit LED: Track number display during drive activity
• OLED: Auto-detection of OLED controller type
• Buffer cache above USB mass-storage
  • I/O performance is faster and more predictable
  • For most image types, USB stick will rest while drive is not accessed
• Support for Blackberry-style trackballs
• Improved write performance and robustness
• Optional accurate motor emulation
• A suite of alternative firmwares for diagnostics and special functions:
  • IO-Test: Test the Gotek I/O pins for correct function
  • Log File: Diagnostic logging to test file on USB drive
  • Bootloader Update: Slick update of the FlashFloppy bootloader