3 Mar
2007
3 Mar
'07
7:27 a.m.
--- Tony Duell <ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk> wrote:
In which case, buy a suitable conenctor to fit the
controller (either a
header socket or an edge connector), connectors for
the 2 drives (all
IDC types) and a length of 34 way iDC ribbon cable.
Make up a new drive
cable, with the 'IBM twist' and pin 34 pulled on
the 3.5" connector .
When you've finished using the 3.5" drice, put the
original cable back in
the machine.
-tony
I don't know if it's been suggested, but hows about
utilizing a newer floppy cable, and simply clipping
the pin 34 wire. Not only will you not need an
adapter, you won't ruin the original equipment. Voyluh
I have on the way a number of those floppy adapters
(which allow the use of a 3.5" drive w/an old style 5
1/4" only cable (card-edge). If anyone needs 1 contact
me offlist. $.50 + shipping + packing. I suppose I
could improvise packing (thereby reducing costs). It
would save the expense of paying 6-8 bucks for
shipping if all you need is 1 or a couple of those.
Bgmicro.com was the source. Contact me offlist.
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