8" disk drive questions...

[geneb]

On Sun, 31 Oct 2021, geneb via cctalk wrote:

> On Sun, 31 Oct 2021, Chuck Guzis via cctalk wrote:
>
>> I use an 842 here quite frequently, and as far as memory serves, it's
>> side-hole-blind.   That is, a disk with a single-sided aperture only can
>> still be processed as a double-sided disk.
>> 
>> However, as Fred says, best to check the jumpers.  I believe that Al has
>> put the OEM guide on bitsavers.
>> 
>
> I've taped over the SS hole, but still have issues with the Applesauce - I 
> suspect I damaged it with all my messing around.  I'll try hooking it back up 
> to a PC and see how it does with the hole covered.
>
I've got the drive connected to a PC and with the single-sided index hole 
covered, it behaves perfectly.  I'm able to format the disk and copy 
files.

> I've got the maintenance guide, so I'll look to see what is there when I get 
> a chance, thanks.

I didn't see anything in the manual about how to handle the two index 
sensors, or to deactivate one of them.

g.

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