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"Baron" <baron.nospam@linuxmaniac.nospam.net> wrote in message 
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> Baron wrote:
>
>> gcd wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> "Baron" <baron.nospam@linuxmaniac.nospam.net> wrote in message
>>> news:gnq0c5$teo$1@news.motzarella.org...
>>>> gcd wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>> I have an Advantest network analyser that uses a Teac FD-235GF
>>>>> 3156-U floppy
>>>>> drive.  Teac cannot/willnot provide any information on the drive or
>>>>> a suitable teac replacement. They tell me it's a proprietary drive
>>>>> and to contact Advantest. Advantest won't help either, the analyser
>>>>> is past service support life.
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyone have a collection of NOS or even used FD-235GF 3156-U drives
>>>>> I can buy ( want around 3-5)
>>>>>
>>>>> Or - anyone have any info on the teac 235-gf apart from the teac.jp
>>>>> website glossy and any knowledge of a suitable replacement?
>>>>>
>>>>> If I can determine what the jumper settings mean perhaps I can find
>>>>> another drive that would suit. Anyone have a copy of the service
>>>>> manual for the drive that identifies the jumper settings?
>>>>>
>>>>> The jumper configuration for the drive as installed in the 3762ah
>>>>> is per the following list.
>>>>> A1-B1,B4-C4,B3-C3,D4-E4, F1-G1
>>>>> D1-D2, E2-E3, G3-G4
>>>>>
>>>>> Any help appreciated
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Greg
>>>>
>>>> That could just be a standard PC floppy drive. Teac FD-235's
>>>> are/used to
>>>> be used in IBM compatible PC's.  I'm sure I have some kicking
>>>> around. I'll have a look on Monday when I get into work.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Best Regards:
>>>>                     Baron.
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Baron,
>>> the PC drives are FD-235 HF not GF as far as I've been able to
>>> identify and the jumper set is different.
>>>
>>> For the most part I reckon all I need is to know the jumper matrix
>>> settings, from there I should be able to sort out modifying any
>>> current drive to suit.
>>>
>>> However, if you do find some GF drives I would be most interested.
>>>
>>> Thanks for the help
>>> Greg
>>
>> I've made a note about that difference !  I have some weird HP kit
>> kicking about with 3.5" floppies in them !  Without looking I'm sure
>> that they are Teac drives.  I'll find out tomorrow.
>>
>
> Hi Greg,
> I've had a look through a number of bits of HP kit !  They are all Teac
> FD-235-HF's I'm afraid.
> I'm very sorry about that ! I felt sure that I could help.  :-(
>
> -- 
> Best Regards:
>                     Baron.

Hi Baron,
no problems.  Thanks for looking though.
I've had some success using a standard pc drive. Had to use DS0 rather than 
DS1 (expected)  and needed to ensure the drive was using disk change on pin 
34. The only thing that is still a little peculiar is the density select and 
whether it's an input/output or both. Using a standard PC drive I need to 
use a HD disk but cover over the HD hole and that seems to work reliably. On 
the original drive I would use HD without covering up the hole. The only 
issues I end up with is that the drive light is always 1/2 on when not in 
use.

I'll keep looking for FD-235GF data and playing around. i'ts almost sorted 
now

Thanks
Greg