Restoring an XT - transfer problem

[Chris M]

--- Tony Duell <ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk> wrote:

> In which case, buy a suitable conenctor to fit the
> controller (either a 
> header  socket or an edge connector), connectors for
> the 2 drives (all 
> IDC types) and a length of 34 way iDC ribbon cable.
> Make up a new drive 
> cable, with the  'IBM twist' and  pin 34 pulled on
> the 3.5" connector . 
> When you've finished using the 3.5" drice, put the
> original cable back in 
> the machine.
> 
> -tony

 I don't know if it's been suggested, but hows about
utilizing a newer floppy cable, and simply clipping
the pin 34 wire. Not only will you not need an
adapter, you won't ruin the original equipment. Voyluh

 I have on the way a number of those floppy adapters
(which allow the use of a 3.5" drive w/an old style 5
1/4" only cable (card-edge). If anyone needs 1 contact
me offlist. $.50 + shipping + packing. I suppose I
could improvise packing (thereby reducing costs). It
would save the expense of paying 6-8 bucks for
shipping if all you need is 1 or a couple of those.
Bgmicro.com was the source. Contact me offlist. 


 
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