8 bit SBC with floppy controller for disk archiving [was Xerox 820 system disks in Teledisk format]

[Chuck Guzis]

On 12 May 2009 at 9:48, Lyle Bickley wrote:

> I bought one of these years ago. Works great!

Hi Lyle,

I know about the dbit thing--and have recommended it to others 
sticking 8" drives on PeeCees, but while inexpensive, the cost isn't 
insignificant.  

If my latest referral's experience is any indicator, these things are 
not "in stock" and the person who orders one may have a long wait.

My point was that that this being a "fresh" project (i.e. designed 
from scratch) a couple of extra outputs would not be unwelcome for 
the 8" crowd.

I think that the dbit adapter is a bit over-engineered, however.  The 
same thing could be probably be accomplished with a 6 or 8 pin PIC.

--Chuck