24 Jan
2023
24 Jan
'23
12:13 a.m.
5$ for an 8" disk isn't even remotely pricey. Especially given the amount of
computers that use them. I only have 1 computer remaining that utilizes them (and 5
1/4") and would love to see it boot off one.
I have no luck with disks either. Again the humidity may have something to do with it. I
have come across 25+ year old disks and successfully imaged most of them. But they
don't last long at all after that.
The Minisport is such an oddball it just kills me to not finally see them boot off a disk.
I never had a ac adapter. Bought suitable batteries years ago intending to rebuild the
battery packs. They work or sid to some degree afaik. To create simple aluminum molds for
the disk case and other components is not beyond my abilities (and equipment). I have a
dream - in it I'm able to spray magnetic goop onto a mylar disk and have a functional
floppy disk. Who knows.