19 Sep
2006
19 Sep
'06
11:03 p.m.
On Tuesday 19 September 2006 18:57, Tony Duell wrote:
Actually, I've got one that is set to run on 240V, 60Hz. It's out of a
(broken and now disassembled) IBM 3274 terminal controller (for the microcode
floppy, of course).
I also
have/had a horrible one, originating from a Philips mini (PTS6000)
which used 115VAC for one of the motors
Most [1] 8" droves had mains-operated spindle motors, often 115V
(although 230V versions did exist). Note that the spindle speed depends [2] One reason I wouldn't conssider moving my
collection to the States.
Oh come on, The Great Dr. Duell isn't afraid of replacing SMT chips on boards,
but is afraid of having to change a few pulleys? Something sounds fishy
here...
Pat
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