Drive Compatibility
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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.