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Guide on how to connect a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664

384 bytes added, 12:22, 5 January 2016
Update references, clarify drive & connector (in)compatibility
'''Guide to hook up a 3.5" pc drive to your Amstrad CPC 6128 or 664 (For non-techy people like me).'''<br> You can also check out another guide [[Guide on how to connect a 3.5 | here]]
This guide is for people who own 6128/CPCs 664 cpc's that has the /6128 with 34 pin EDGE connector type interfaces(sold e.g. I know that people in the UK and DK has the Edge connectors).For another guide, check [[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Guide_on_how_to_connect_a_3.5]].
People in Germany use A 36-pin Centronics connector is used by the CENTRONICS type connectors German CPC 6128 (classic) and with a dangerously different pinout also some of by the cpc PLUS range use Centronics. Centronics users need a CPC6128plus, each needing different kind kinds of cablecables, cf. [[DIY:Floppy_Drives#Multi-Adaptor_Cable_for_External_Floppies_.2F_HxC_emulator|DIY:Floppy Drives: Multi-Adaptor Cable for External Floppies & HxC emulator]].
== What you need (minimum requirements)==
- a pc 3.5" floppy drive : For usable models see [[Drive_Compatibility]], [[Modify_PC_floppy_drives]] and [[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Adding_3.5%22_drive_to_CPC464]].
- a old style pc floppy cable
- a paperclip or a small piece of wire
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