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==Drive compatibility==
==Drive compatibility==
Amstrad CPC needs "Ready" signal from drive otherwise it will display "Disc Missing" message.
"Disc change" is not used.


===Working===
===Working===

Revision as of 15:06, 4 July 2011

Drive compatibility

Amstrad CPC needs "Ready" signal from drive otherwise it will display "Disc Missing" message. "Disc change" is not used.

Working

  • Panasonic JU-256, HD drive

Non-working

  • TEAC FD235HF-217U, has "Disk change"-signal on pins 33-34 instead of "Ready"
  • TEAC FD235HF-240U, as above

Useful links

3.5" floppy FAQ - UnixPC FAQ about 3,5" disk drives.

Amiga Floppy Drive Compatibility List - A lot of this applies to CPC also.