Re: Laser 3.5" Drive Work With IIgs Smartport?

["Polymorph" <polymorph69@hotmail.com>]

Steven Nelson wrote:
> Polymorph wrote:
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > I have a Laser 3.5" drive (model FD-356) that I would like to be able
> > to use with my 2nd IIgs via the Smartport.
> >
> > Does anyone know if this is possible, or do the drives require a UDC
> > from Laser to work correctly? I have the drive hooked up to my IIgs's
> > smartport and I can here the drive spinning up, however it doesn't
> > boot. Could it be just dirty heads?
>
> I have never tried my Laser drives on a IIGS, but if I remember
> correctly they will NOT work.  It won't hurt to try, but I think you
> need a UDC card.  I say this from memory because a friend borrowed a
> Laser drive (when they came out) on his GS and it wouldn't work.
>
>   --Steve

Damn, I was afraid of this. Looks like I might have to sell this drive
then as I cannot warrant paying the extra $$ for a UDC controller.

I am kicking myself because not long after returning to the A2 scene
(early this year) I saw a UDC controller for sale locally (in
Australia) for about AU$30. I have since seen them selling on US eBay
for close to US$100. If only I knew at the time what a "bargain" that
had been.  :-)

Oh well, thanks for the info.

cheers,
-p