Re: Apple ][ using PC floppy

[vladitx <vladitx@nucleusys.com>]

On Dec 29, 1:23 pm, "RedskullDC" <redskul...@oohay.moc.ua> wrote:

> A cheap option for 3.3V<->5.0V conversion when you are playing with
> prototypes is:http://www.futurlec.com/Mini_Logic.shtml

Nice price - saves lots of troubles.

> The S3 chip's 3.3V outputs will (theoretically) drive the inputs of the
> floppy
> drive correctly, though I would be wary of doing this without buffers
> unless you can be certain of the current requirements of each input on
> the floppy drive.

I am more worried by the cable length.

For experiments in the 5V realm consider some ready CPLD boards or
this:
http://www.enterpoint.co.uk/component_replacements/craignell.html