Re: Question identifiing a 3.5" drive

[dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

macdog <bigdog128@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a 3.5" floppy drive.  It looks exactly like the one in this
> auction.
> 
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260099421115&sspagename
> =ADME:B:AAQ:US:1
> 
> On the 19 pin connector, mine has the following numbers:  88-1008
> imprinted in the plastic.

That won't reveal much - it is probably the part number for the moulded
connector.

Judging from the picture, it looks like a generic PC 3.5" drive in an
external case. I've never seen something like that for an Apple II, but
I haven't seen much clone hardware.

It might be for use with a PC Transporter. Educated guesses: it is
unlikely to work on the built-in port of a IIc+ or IIgs. It might work
on a UDC or Laser 128. It might work on a Superdrive card. It is very
unlikely to work on a IIc or a Liron card.

-- 
David Empson
dempson@actrix.gen.nz