[zxspectrum] Re: Interfaccia PlusD
- From: LaesQ <laesq_ra@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: zxspectrum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 08:36:09 +0100
Pino Giaquinto:
"It's not clear what is the right floppy type to use: it seems that
1.44MB FDD can also be used even with some compatibility issue (why?)...
closing the second window of a 1.44MB floppy with Scotch tape and
formatting it in the Plus D... shouldn't it work as a common DSDD 720KB?
Why shouldn't it be reliable?"
Enrico Maria Giordano:
"Honestly, I don't remember if it is possible at all or reliable. I
always used 720 KB floppies with my Plus D. Anyway, I presume that you
will try it when you will get the interface. :-)"
I've tried the good old trick of covering the HD hole of 1.44MB floppy
disks and then using them. The reliability of these disks used as 720KB
disks varies greatly. I found some disks worked great for years, while
others would fail at the formatting stage, yet format fine in 1.44MB
format on a 1.44MB drive. I must admit I've only ever tried this using a
720KB drive on attached to the +D. You may have more success using a
1.44MB drive which has a READY signal.
LaesQ
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