19 Jul
2010
19 Jul
'10
1:49 p.m.
On 19 Jul 2010 at 13:21, Richard wrote:
If we build a similar device for these cartrdige tapes
we can avoid
the capstan and drive belt problems and recover the data in a secure
manner.
I don't understand (I'm probably very dense today). The belt ensures
that the supply and takeup reels in a DCxxx cartridge move together.
The reels are not accessible without disassembling the cartridge.
How would one handle a cartridge with a broken belt with your idea?
--Chuck