Oops, my obsession with computers from my childhood strikes again!

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@lilwashu thanks, I'll likely use something like that first and then get a floppy emulator once the Apple is up and running with the existing floppy drives.
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PhilC wrote: 31 Aug 2021 14:03 @lilwashu thanks, I'll likely use something like that first and then get a floppy emulator once the Apple is up and running with the existing floppy drives.
@PhilC I just got a cheeky offer in on this, no PSU but for £30 inc delivery I'm happy: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224451035001 ... 2749.l2649

No PSU but I've never let that stop me :)
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Sounds good to me @rubber_jonnie Hows the floppy emu working out?
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PhilC wrote: 01 Sep 2021 14:41 Sounds good to me @rubber_jonnie Hows the floppy emu working out?
Although it's in the UK, it hasn't arrived yet and no post today AFAIK :(

I may be that now it is here there is no tracking, but I expect it'll be here in the next few days.

I'll let you know as soon as I have it.
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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@rubber_jonnie

Did you get the case with it. If so do not over tighten the case use clear tape to help hold it together or the buttons jam

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Tomswork wrote: 01 Sep 2021 19:36 @rubber_jonnie

Did you get the case with it. If so do not over tighten the case use clear tape to help hold it together or the buttons jam

Tom
If you mean the FloppyEMU, I did get the case. I'll be sure to check it out when it arrives, thanks.
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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OMG, the tracking information is just killing me here!!

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Could it be more vague!!
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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well, you know it's in a Ford Transit and not a Mercedes or Renault van. ;-)
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stephen_usher wrote: 02 Sep 2021 15:29 well, you know it's in a Ford Transit and not a Mercedes or Renault van. ;-)
As long as the picture is accurate........

Fingers crossed I'll get it for the weekend.
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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Woo Hoo!!

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I should be up for some Floppyemu activity this weekend!! And the real live 5 1/4 drive I got from eBay is due Monday too :)
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...

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