Re: Using SSC to transfer disk images

["Vince Briel" <vbrielnospamme@comcast.net>]

> the operation. The entire problem types out at 300 baud, and then it barfs
> at the BSAVE command. The light does not come on, but it says I/O Error.

Could be a couple of things. Can you boot into DOS and save a small basic program?

> guessing thats because my disk controller is in Slot 7 and not 6 as given in
> the command........ Could I hook my Disk ][ into slot 6 and have "dual"
> drives? I probably should get another unidisk, but I'd rather make due with
> what I have.

I believe there is a problem with your disk drive, try it in slot 6. Also, try your Disk II if you have the controller too.
>
> 2S/2D disks should work in a 5.25 inch unidrive, correct? I have many that

You should make sure you have a good working INIT'ed diskette in the drive you are trying to save it to.

> don't. I know HD disks don't work. I have a box of new old Polaroid and
> Kodak 2S/2D disks, but none of them seem to work. Even a few 1S/2D ones
> don't work. A few old(er) data disks used by other people work, but I don't
> know whats on them and don't want to erase them yet.

Sounds like you have a batch of bad disks or a bad drive. Ask around people like Bill Garber sell new disks. I've bought them from
him and they work great.

>
> It works with 7 data bits, but I can change that if its a problem.

It's not. It's a disk issue. Best to send the data at 300-N-8-1 but I've done it at 9600 just to see if it can be done but you have
to put delays between characters so what's the point. Try the Disk II out in slot 6 and get back to us.

Vince
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