Date   : Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:30:59
From   : Mike Howard <aixguru@...>
Subject: Re: writing and reading on 3.5 floppy

Wright, Chris wrote:
> As an aside, does anyone know where I might acquire a data lead to
> connect a 5.25" and a 3.5" floppy at the same time (e.g. combo drive) ?
> The 5.25" drive connector seems to be an edge type connector whereas the
> the 3.5" is the more usual PC floppy style double row connector.
>

You just need to crimp a 3.5" floppy connector onto your 5.25" lead. A
vice is quite handy for this but you could get away with pliers I suppose.

The connectors are readily available at places like Maplins, RS, rapid etc.

Cheers,

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