# 'FLIP-FLOP' - Sharp X68000  external FDD emulator

External floppy drive emulator for the Sharp X68000 (two drives support)

- **Seller:** [Caius Arcade ](https://www.lectronz.com/stores/caiusarcade), Vietri sul Mare (Salerno), Campania, Italy
- **Price:** €150.00 (EUR, before shipping and taxes)
- **Availability:** Sold out
- **Categories:** Gaming, Retrocomputing
- **Product page:** https://www.lectronz.com/products/flip-flop-sharp-x68000-external-fdd-emulator-2

## Links

- [Documentation](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-zxvfjk0sv_D2eFVCaNUfWdQem4xKABl/view?usp=sharing)

## Images

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## Description

***FOR COMPACT MODELS USERS*

PLEASE, NOTE THAT IF YOU WANT TO SET THE EMULATOR AS DRIVES 0/1 YOU MUST SET THE REAR INTERNAL FDD NO. SWITCH TO POSITION 2/3. 

*FOR X68030 AND TOWER/DESKTOP MODEL USERS*

PLEASE, NOTE THAT IF YOU WANT TO SET THE EMULATOR AS DRIVES 0/1 YOU MUST OPEN YOUR X68000 AND UNPLUG THE RIBBON CABLES FROM THE INTERNAL FLOPPY DRIVES OR SET THEM AS UNIT 2/3 BY MOVING THEIR JUMPERS. **

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FLIP-FLOP' is a standalone external floppy drive emulator for the Sharp X68000 (all models supported by the the use of proper adapter), a home computer created in 1987 by Sharp Corporation and sold only in Japan.

FLIP-FLOP' plugs to the external FDD connector on the back of X68000 (all models supported by the use of proper adapter).It emulates two floppy drives that can be set as 0/1 or 2/3 by moving the onboard switch. 

'FLIP-FLOP' loads disk images (in .HFE and .HDM format) stored on a USB pen drive (2.0 or higher, NOT INCLUDED) and it's powered by a modified version of FlashFloppy firmware.'FLIP'FLOP' emulates some of the proprietary X68000 FDD signals meaning it can properly run all software.LED blinking and disk image auto-eject features are supported.

Technically speaking 'FLIP-FLOP' emulator consists of the following parts :

-The mainboard which embeds 0.96" OLEDs displays, the rotary encoders and USB connectors : 

![enter image description here](https://i.postimg.cc/XNQbp5Gm/IMG20260630175054.jpg "enter image title here")

-Adapters to connect the emulator mainboard to the DB37 (on tower/desktop models) or MDR40 (on Compact/X68030 models) external FDD connector on the back of X68000 :

![enter image description here](https://i.postimg.cc/jqZbLfn0/IMG20260630175138.jpg "enter image title here")

![enter image description here](https://i.postimg.cc/v83scnxd/IMG20260630175158.jpg "enter image title here")

Ribbon cable to connect 'FLIP-FLOP' emulator thru the DB37 (on tower/desktop models) or MDR40 (on Compact/X68030 models) adapters :

![enter image description here](https://i.postimg.cc/gcNWnhLW/IMG20260630175259.jpg "enter image title here")

USB to floppy Berg cable to provide power to 'FLIP-FLOP' emulator thru a USB charger (CHARGER NOT INCLUDED) :

![enter image description here](https://i.postimg.cc/7Yhy7LSh/IMG20260630175438.jpg "enter image title here")

## Shipping policy

Shipping is tracked, you receive the tracking number.

- No insurance.

- Item ships within 7 business days.

- Delivery is usually done within 7-15 business days.