Compatible Disk Drives
Compatible disc drives
This document lists the disc drives that are compatible, and the configuration required to use them with the Amstrad CPC/CPC+. Please help me to fill this list.
| Manufacturer | Model | Drive type | Configuration required | Contributed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAC Corp. | TEAC-235F | 3.5" 80T/DS/DD | Jumper connecting "RY". Jumper connecting "D0" to use drive 0, or "D1" to use as drive 1. 5V D.C. & 12V D.C. required. | Kevin Thacker & David Parkes |
| Yaskawa Electric/Y-E Data | YD-702B | 3.5" 80T/DS/DD/HD | Jumper connecting "RY". Jumper connecting "DS0" to use as drive 0, or "DS1" to use as drive 1. 5V D.C. only. Connect /motor to GND. | Kevin Thacker |
| Matsushita | JU253 | 3.5" 80T/DS/DD (HD?) | Connect /motor to GND. | David Parkes |
| Mitsumi/Newtronics Co.Ltd | D359T5 | 3.5" 80T/DS/DD | N.Gracia | |
| EPSON/Hewlett Packard | EPSON SMD-340/Hewlett Packard D2035-60011 | 3.5" 80T/DS/DD/HD | Miguel Angel Silva |
Notes:
- To use a additional drive with the CPC/CPC you will require a external power supply that can deliver 5V D.C. (and for older drives 12V D.C.), and a lead to connect the disc drive to the CPC. The CPC's power supply is often not strong enough to deliver the additional power required.
Legend:
- DD
- Double Density (floppy disc drive is capable of double density reading/writing)
- HD
- High Density (floppy disc drive is capable of high density reading/writing)
- 40T
- 40-track
- 80T
- 80-track
- DS
- Double sided
- SS
- Single sided