To close this thread, my final results.
1) I bought the correct IDC cable and 10 connectors.
2) They arrived today and I made up a lead with the source connector, a FLP1 connector (with leads 10 to 12 reversed) midway and a FLP2 connector (straight through connections) at the end. It worked and I could access and read / write both FFDs. It was a little short though.
3) I made up another lead the same as the first, but with extra length and an extra 3" on the end. To this I attached another connector for FLP3. This had leads 12 to 14 reversed. Tried it and worked like a charm.
Lessons learned -
1) COUNT THE LEADS PROPERLY BEFORE YOU CUT!!!!!
2) Stuff from China takes ages to arrive.
3) Ask for help early. It will save you time and stress.
4) A good modellers vice is essential.
5) Mistakes are part of the learning curve.
Whopper
Dual FDD problems
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Re: Dual FDD problems
Well done - glad you managed to resolve it in the end.
Rich Mellor
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Re: Dual FDD problems
Rich,
I've managed to solve THIS problem.
I now want a case / enclosure for two HDDs and three FDDs. I have to work out how I am going to steal all of the black lego blocks out of my grandkids lego boxes. And when (not if) they notice, how on Earth am I gonna be able to run away from the little pests.
Whopper
I've managed to solve THIS problem.
I now want a case / enclosure for two HDDs and three FDDs. I have to work out how I am going to steal all of the black lego blocks out of my grandkids lego boxes. And when (not if) they notice, how on Earth am I gonna be able to run away from the little pests.
Whopper
You woke me for THAT!!!