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

[Dave]

Thanks!
Non-standard connector?
What the heck we're they thinking of?
Thanks for the heads up!
Cheers Dave

--- In ColorComputer at yahoogroups.com, Mike Pepe <lamune at d...> wrote:
> 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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