[comp.sys.atari.st] Using other 3.5" drives with the ST

d_alvear@jhunix.HCF.JHU.EDU (Dom Alvear) (03/16/91)

Hello yet again,

I am currently trying to home-brew an HD/Floppy system for my 520ST I bought
an HD case (it's coming in the mail) and I already have an 85MB HD and ICD
host adapter.  What I'd like to know are what peoples experiences with using
3.5" drives normally used with IBM's?  I'd like to know how you hooked it up,
where you got your parts, what problems you had, any hints, etc.  I'd also
like to know what brands worked best, which to avoid, and how much you paid for
the whole mess.  Finally, I was wondering what experiences people have had with
the DreamPark or other 1.44MB floppy upgrades.  I'm interested, but I've heard
of certain incompatibilities that arise.

Please e-mail me, but I'll summarize my findings if there is interest.

Dom