That is an MSD SD-2 dual drive. It was sold as a premium drive
for the Commodore 64, and supports either serial or IEEE-488
interfaces. It would work with a PET, as well, via the IEEE-488
interface.
One of its compelling features is its ability to copy a diskette
completely in its firmware with one command, and quickly. If you
would like to sell it, I would be interested :>.
Nice find!
--Michael Passer
mwp_at_acm.org
-----Original Message-----
From: CLASSICCMP-owner_at_u.washington.edu
[mailto:CLASSICCMP-owner_at_u.washington.edu]On Behalf Of Charles E. Fox
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 8:12 AM
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
Subject: Strange drive unit
I found this in one of my cupboards, don't know where or when I got it.
Micro-systems development Inc. Dallas Texas
Model SD-2
Two TEC 51/4 floppy drives, Model FB501, mounted vertically
Built in AC supply
Rear panel has two 6 contact female DIN sockets and one 24 contact
female
connection similar to a Centronics printer, only smaller.
The construction is generally similar to that used on Apple ][ drive
cases,
although I suspect this might have something to do with a PET.
Can any one enlighten me?
Regards
Charlie Fox
Charles E. Fox
Chas E. Fox Video Productions
793 Argyle Rd. Windsor N8Y 3J8 Ont. Canada
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Received on Wed Aug 25 1999 - 08:24:59 BST