Date   : Thu, 13 Feb 1997 22:26:07 +01000
From   : Theo Markettos <bbc-list@...>
Subject: Re: Arc floppy drive

> Rob Ward wrote:
> > 
> > Is is possible to connect a 3.5"floppy drive from an A-310
> > to a Master-128 and use Format 'D' disks between the Arc
> > series and the BBC master?
> > 
> > I have done it with 5.25" and an interface on my A420?
> > 
> > But I would prefer the 3.5 format!
> > 
> > Would and IBM 3.5 that parrallels with a 5.25 work better?
> > 
> > Rob Ward
> > robward@...
> 

I have done it with my Risc PCs high density drive, which works fine on an
8271 BBC B. I has also seen a similar drive connected to a Master, so I can't
forsee any problems with the connection.  A310 drives were a bit strange, but
they should work.

You won't be able to read D 800k old map discs, because this format was
introduced in Arthur, so is too new for the Master.  640k L format will work
however. I think Arcs before the Risc PC will also read and write S and M
discs, but can't format them.

-- 
Theo Markettos
theo@...