31 Mar
2015
31 Mar
'15
3:23 p.m.
If the original dimensions can be ascertained, you might try JJ Short. They've done
both a Flexowriter power roll and an IBM Executive platen for me with fresh rubber of the
correct durometer. It's worth an inquiry, at least - Cory
http://www.jjshort.com/index.php
On Mar 31, 2015, at 4:03 PM, Rik Bos wrote:
You shouldn't under estimate the force on the
capstan.
I'm also not a fan of shrink tube, the it's to smooth and not durable.
I've experimented a lot when figuring out how to make the QUICK40
modification (after I knew it was possible because Larry Afferton was
selling QUICK 40 HP-85's).
I found the best way to refurbish the rollers was using small rubber sleeves
and grind them to the right size. The sleeves are glued to the capstan and
have much more friction than shrink tubes. Which results in less jitter and
a better and more constant tape transport. The exact measures of the capstan
can be found at hp9845.net : http://hp9845.net/9845/tutorials/tapedrives/
-Rik
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Verzonden: dinsdag 31 maart 2015 21:21
Aan: cctalk at classiccmp.org
Onderwerp: RE: HP-85A tape drive conversion
roller,
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 06:20:04 -0500
From: "Jay West" <jwest at classiccmp.org>
So. two questions: What SHOULD the outer diameter of a good capstan
roller be on that drive, and does anyone have other suggestions for
how to make the capstan roller "taller"?
I would try gluing an extender piece on the end of the existing capstan perhaps using wood which is easy to shape. Once
you wrap it with a piece
or
two of heat shrink tubing, I would think that it
would all stay in place.