[Coco] Re: [Color Computer] Tandy FD-502

[Mike Pepe]

Dave,

> 1- Can I use a 1.2 drive?

Not if you want a working drive! They spin at the wrong rate (360rpm)

> 2- Is the fan really required? I've read articles pro and con...

Highly recommended. Any old PC style little 12v fan works.

> 3- By default, should I be replacing the e-caps on some of these 
> power supplies as this "is" vintage equipment....and should this 
> include the CoCo's?

So far my testing indicates that they hold up pretty well, but it 
wouldn't be a bad idea.

The thing that sucks about the FD-502 disk enclosure is the fact that 
it's the only Tandy drive that uses a non-standard power connector. 
You'll have to hack it off to attach a standard 3.5 or 5.25 drive.


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