CompuPro floppy controller differences

[Patrick Finnegan]

On Tuesday 19 September 2006 18:57, Tony Duell wrote:
> > 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

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).

> [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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