On Nov 30 2004, 0:49, Tony Duell wrote:
> When I make the adapter I'll add a 3 position switch to it (the
adapter),
> postiions being 'Always on'. 'Always off', 'Controlled by the remote
> cable). One of my Tandy cassette recorders, designed for home
computer
> use, has such a switch, and it's useful.
I made a new DIN plug with the power lead entering via the side, and a
2.5mm jack socket on the end to control the motor. When the 2.5mm plug
isn't fitted, the motor is on.
No idea about the IEC plug/socket with flat pins, though.
> > I had to replace the drive belt in mine a few years back. I got a
belt
> > from CPC for a few pence.
>
> There are 2 belts in mine. The large one (which has completely died)
> which goes between the motot, capstan flywheel and reel drive pulley,
and
> a little one in the reel drive mechanism. I was going to change both.
I
> don't suppose you've got the CPC number for the belt you used, the
CPC
> catalogue is almost impossible to obtain...
Hmm... I vaguely recall two belts as well, but I don't have a record of
the part numbers.
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Pete Peter Turnbull
Network Manager
University of York
Received on Tue Nov 30 2004 - 02:08:35 GMT