[Coco] Disto Super Controller problem

[Bob Devries]

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger Taylor" <operator at coco3.com>
To: "cocolist for Color Computer Enthusiasts" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 2:09 PM
Subject: [Coco] Disto Super Controller problem


> I'm not sure if this is my controller at fault or my drive, but when I 
> DSKINI or write anything to a disk, the CoCo doesn't complain, but when 
> you read the directory back, nothing has changed.  A DSKINI format will 
> step through the tracks until it goes to verify then an IO error.
>
> I've tried to DSKINI a known good disk with CoCo files on it, and after 
> the DSKINI appears to write then fails, you can type DIR and the files are 
> still there.
>
> Anybody know what's going on?
>
> Also, what kinds of devices are there, or can be made, to work with the 
> MEB connector on the side?  It sure does look like an IDE connector.  :)
>
>
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