20 Oct
2006
20 Oct
'06
12:13 p.m.
From: "David Griffith"
Subject: 8-inch drive substitutes
I recently sold a Qumetrak 842 8-inch floppy drive to
a fellow who's
restoring a CMI vintage synthesizer. He says that this particular model
is what the synth uses. Can anyone think of a reason why he couldn't use
some other model of drive as long as it's capable of reading DSDD media?
I've seen at least 3 different power connectors, so that could be a reason.
Maybe his drive uses voltages different from +5 and +24. I've also seen some
differences with regard to the position of the mounting holes. And then we
have of course half vs. full height.
Nico