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19th Feb 2014, 6:56 pm | #1 |
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Viglen 5.25" floppy drive
Hi all.
I have a Viglen 5,25" twin floppy drive unit for a BBC micro computer about 30 years old. I think it needs a power supply as the clear plastic connector does not fit to the computer anywhere i can see. Alternatively information voltage and amps to power it up. MANY THANKS |
19th Feb 2014, 7:00 pm | #2 |
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Re: Viglen 5.25" floppy drive
I'm sure that the floopy drives used on my BBC micro were powered from the machine itself. I have a feeling that the power connector was located in a recess on the underside.
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19th Feb 2014, 7:04 pm | #3 |
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Re: Viglen 5.25" floppy drive
Thanks for lightning reply. I will take another look, if not there I will come back.
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19th Feb 2014, 7:30 pm | #4 |
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Re: Viglen 5.25" floppy drive
The power socket for the floppy drives is underneath at the far left-hand side and has openings for pins arranged as per the six on a domino piece.
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20th Feb 2014, 8:31 am | #5 |
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Re: Viglen 5.25" floppy drive
Most BBC Micros had a power connector there, but not all. Very early machines with linear power supplies just have a plain black piece of metal in the hole, but they're a rarity.
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20th Feb 2014, 7:41 pm | #6 |
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Re: Viglen 5.25" floppy drive
If fredysegs has one of the early Beebs with a blanking plate, I'll happily swap it for one of my later ones.
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