Test old MFM hard drive

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  • goontron
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    • Dec 2011
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    #21
    Re: Test old MFM hard drive

    The epson PX-16 has jumpers that need configured else the drive won't spin. Are there any here?
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    • stj
      Great Sage 齊天大聖
      • Dec 2009
      • 30983
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      #22
      Re: Test old MFM hard drive

      good read,
      so it's st506 with the data lines converted to ttl.

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