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Disk II drive: Override switch on write-protect



I have several Disk II drives.  A few years back, there was an article in 
InCider or A+ describing how to install an OVERRIDE SWITCH on the front 
panel of the Disk II.   Such a switch will allow the user to write to the 
disk even if a notch is absent from the disk.

The Rana Elite drive (a deluxe clone of Disk II) had this switch --- 
looked neat.

The Disk II is roomy and I have several small toggle switches, and I can 
easily do it myself.

QUESTION:  Would the override switch be wired in SERIES (in-line with) or
in PARALLEL (across the two wires) with the write-protect microswitch?

I assume that a simple toggle switch (SPST) will suffice.

Disk drive experts, please respond!

Stephen Buggie		buggie@unm.edu		Gallup New Mexico