Frequently Asked Questions

This section compiles a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the SidecarT board, aimed at addressing common inquiries, clarifications, and concerns. Developers are encouraged to consult this section for quick references and insights.

General Questions

What does the different LED blinking patterns mean?

The SidecarT board features a series of LEDs that provide visual feedback on the board’s status and operation. The following table outlines the different LED blinking patterns and their corresponding meanings:

ROM Emulation: ‘E’ (Emulator)
Configurator: ‘C’
GEMBENCH: ‘H’ (Hard disk)
Floppy emulation: ‘F’
ROM Emulation with Delay enabled: ‘D’
RTC: ‘T’ (Time)

If the LED is not blinking but steady on, it indicates that the Mass Storage Device (MSD) is active.

Hardware Questions

Software Questions

Troubleshooting Questions

Why in EmuTOS the c: cartridge unit is not working?

EmuTOS does not support the c: cartridge unit. The c: cartridge unit is a feature of the original TOS operating system, which is not available in EmuTOS. As a result, the c: cartridge unit will not work in EmuTOS.