Bequette Jeff [email protected]
On Nov 21, 2009, at 12:42 PM, Len Gerstel wrote: > >> I have a Buslink model FDD1 I want to use as an external usb floppy >> drive with my G4 gigabit ethernet. I can't figure out which adapter >> to >> use. I have two that fit -- a 9 v, 800 MA, and a 3V, 300 MA. Anyone >> use this drive and know which adapter to use? Unfortunately, few >> makers put the same name on their products and the adapter. >> Paul Riemerman > > My guess is that neither of those go with it. Does the floppy have a > label anywhere that specs required voltage? If not, can you crack it > open and look to see if there is any labels?. The voltage spec is the > key. You can burn it out with the wrong voltage. You can't hurt it > with a supply rated higher in amperage, but you can burn out the > power supply if it is rated lower. > > My WAG is that it uses either 5 or 12V since those are the standard > voltages from computer power supplies for drives. > > BTW, googling around leads to a couple of descriptions of this item > as "bus powered", meaning it gets it's power from the usb cable. Have > you tried plugging it into either a powered usb hub or directly into > your Mac? > > Len My floppy is usb as are most, since they went away prior to the G5 > > -- > You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a > group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a > particular focus on Power Macs. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our > netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
