[comp.os.cpm] MAXRom and TEAC FD55 drive 1.2M

etrmg@levels.sait.edu.au (09/21/90)

In article <15428.26f4f146@levels.sait.edu.au>, etrmg@levels.sait.edu.au writes:
> Help:
> 
> I bought a uC MAXRom for my 84 Kaypro.  Now I am trying to connect a Quad
> density drive to it for 750K storage capability.  Will a standard 1.2M 
> AT type floppy drive work.  Probably not.  Alternatively, Can I strap my
> TEAC 1.2 FD55 to act like a Quad density drive?  What are the differences
> between 1.2M and 720K quad drives.  Spindle speed only?  Same # of tracks?
> I'm getting bogged down without proper specs for these things.
> Thanks for any info...
> Ronn

Just following up to my own posting. . .

I have a new drive, an FD-55FV, which is a real quad density.  It goes nicely
just in case anyone cares about this type of thing.  I was told by the TEAC
local guru that it is possible to strap an FD-55GFR (1.2M) to act like a Quad.
Although I have not received the docs in the mail yet. Anyways . . .
They are really quiet as well!
Ronn