Re: Dual FDD problems
Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 4:20 pm
To close this thread, my final results.
1) I bought the correct IDC cable and 10 connectors.
2) They arrived today and I made up a lead with the source connector, a FLP1 connector (with leads 10 to 12 reversed) midway and a FLP2 connector (straight through connections) at the end. It worked and I could access and read / write both FFDs. It was a little short though.
3) I made up another lead the same as the first, but with extra length and an extra 3" on the end. To this I attached another connector for FLP3. This had leads 12 to 14 reversed. Tried it and worked like a charm.
Lessons learned -
1) COUNT THE LEADS PROPERLY BEFORE YOU CUT!!!!!
2) Stuff from China takes ages to arrive.
3) Ask for help early. It will save you time and stress.
4) A good modellers vice is essential.
5) Mistakes are part of the learning curve.
Whopper
1) I bought the correct IDC cable and 10 connectors.
2) They arrived today and I made up a lead with the source connector, a FLP1 connector (with leads 10 to 12 reversed) midway and a FLP2 connector (straight through connections) at the end. It worked and I could access and read / write both FFDs. It was a little short though.
3) I made up another lead the same as the first, but with extra length and an extra 3" on the end. To this I attached another connector for FLP3. This had leads 12 to 14 reversed. Tried it and worked like a charm.
Lessons learned -
1) COUNT THE LEADS PROPERLY BEFORE YOU CUT!!!!!
2) Stuff from China takes ages to arrive.
3) Ask for help early. It will save you time and stress.
4) A good modellers vice is essential.
5) Mistakes are part of the learning curve.
Whopper