Hi all,
this is just to note that I've successfully replaced the 8"
drives on the CMI II with 3.5" drives. 8" disks can directly be copied to 3.5"
as long as one drive of either size is attached.
I guess the same mod
should also work on a CMI IIx. It has one tiny limitation from technical
perfection, but in practice, has performed flawlessly in my
system.
And... with the CMI II positioned in a "tower" orientation with
the floppy drives on the upper end, I left the top (former right) panel
unscrewed and placed both 3.5" drives right under that hood. Lifting the panel I
can easily change disks - and putting it back in place, apart from the missing
noise and blinkenlights off the old drives (and the cessation of my involvement
in 8" disk ebay-auctions), you shouldn't notice a difference :-)
I'm
wondering if anyone else should be interested in this mod. If so, please send me
a message - however, I'm probably busy till mid June and don't check my yahoo
account very often, so please allow me some time to respond.
Thank you
& cheers, js
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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] 3,5" floppy drives on CMI II replacing the 8" drives - done, works
2010-05-24 by Peter K.
To repeat WT: "Oh yes....please"
You make a good chance to get at the top of my
"heroes"-list :D
Regards,
Peter Kersten.
From: dkevefnzs
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 12:16 AM
Subject: [Fairlight-CMI] 3,5" floppy drives on CMI II replacing the
8" drives - done, works