Jimmy
Veteran Member
I have a Mitsubishi Model M2896-63-02U 1/2 height 8" diskette drive. I have tried several controllers the XT-FDC, Sergeys FDC, both boards are equipped with PC8477 chips. I also tried a CompatiCard IV card. The drive is powered with Dbits power supply and using their 50pin to 34 pin adapter. I was moderately successful with all 3 configurations. The drive is configured as a 1.2 meg drive in all configurations. I was able to access the drive. Format a diskette and read it back. I could SYS: with all 3 controllers and read read the disks. I could not boot from any configuration. I also could not read disks written from different controllers. I had a straight through 34 pin cable. I did try the 50 pin connector but the XT-FDC would not recognize the Drive. I was able to Image some disks using Dave Dunfields Image Disk.
Any suggestions on why the 50pin connector did not work on the XT-FDC?
I also have a Shugart Model 801 disk drive but need to construct a power adapter.
Any suggestions on why the 50pin connector did not work on the XT-FDC?
I also have a Shugart Model 801 disk drive but need to construct a power adapter.