PerSci 277 floppy drives

[Doc Shipley]

Randy McLaughlin wrote:

> From: "Doc Shipley" <doc at mdrconsult.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 2:26 PM
> 
>> Randy McLaughlin wrote:
>>
>>> From: "Doc Shipley" <doc at mdrconsult.com>
>>>
> No problem with soldering, for crimping IDC connectors: before I got a 
> crimper I used vises, for a vise with metal jaws I put in blocks of wood 
> for cushioning.

   If I can find the IDC connectors, I may try that first.

>>   I wondered why he shipped it with only one insert, but if both heads 
>> move in concert, that makes more sense.
> 
> 
> From the factory it only came with one, when you retain one head the 
> other  is held by the same yoke.

   Right.  So maybe this set's in in good shape.

> S100 disk controllers are easy to get, Herb sells them.  A Persci 
> controller should work just fine with any SA800 drive but may require 
> software changes and maybe one jumper (-TEST on 179X controllers).

   Very cool.  I can't wait to get the Cromemco home.

   So many toys; so little time....


	Doc