On Wed, 25 Sep 2024, Maciej W. Rozycki wrote:
As someone else pointed out power can be supplied
externally and data can
be wired using an original flat ribbon cable, by using corresponding .1"
pitch PCB pin header and PCB edge IDC connectors originally intended for
the drive at the same address (or an equivalent purpose-made cable).
Umm, I realised this will be the wrong gender as I suppose an USB-to-FDD
adapter will have the PCB pin header connector soldered directly. So a
purpose-made cable will be needed and it will require parts and tools.
Maciej