FutureChipset
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I have piece of computer history to offer here in a very complete condition as far as I can tell.
It actually seems to be the FIRST EVER disk drive for PET Computers ever made - in 1979, even before the official CBM 2040 drive launched.
I cannot find much Information on it, as it is so rare.
BUT: What you get is speaking for itself:
- a (external) Dual Disk Drive
- 2x internal Floppy Board (Mount inside your PET Computer, see the PET board rev that you Need on the pics) - 1 as spares
- 2x Manual (install and DISKMON Manual (how to use the floppy commands))
- power Adapter to get power to the drive.
All can be installed without modification of the PET Computer. Again, please see the Revision of the PET Board that you Need, I am not a PET expert, but not all PET have the same Expansion Slots to Mount it to. It came in a CBM 3032.
The PET was still in box and also came with Manuals. I had to buy the whole lot to get the PET also but I really did not wanted the disk drive, but he did not sell it seperated. He said he had tested it successfully before selling it to me. He was a dealer and those were the computers he had to show off the functions to the customers I guess, that is all I can tell you for the history of this Equipment, but as you can see, it was much cared after. [the PET is not included for sure...]
The 2nd board is meant to be used as SPARES. It DOES NOT work, as SOME PIECES are missing (see the pic). First, the holders are missing (but not that much needed, they Clip to the PET PSU part to be more stable). Also some logic Chips are missing (that you can still buy online). The only Thing that really is a bit of a Problem is a missing EPROM on it. It is that old you can still buy it online, but I do not have a device to read or write it so I did not try to complete this board.
PLEASE NOTE:
As this drive came before Commodore set their Standard, it is NOT COMPATIBLE to any CBM Format. I guess (not sure) this one stores 500 kB on 5,25" DD disks. It is very unique.
If somebody is into PET / CBM stuff or wants to have something curious in a condition that is I guess the most complete that you ever will see anywhere. The Manuals will tell you all the Special commands and SYNTAX as well as LISTINGS etc to use this device.
Not sure about the ROMs (if you Need Special ROMs for the PET). Those would be in my PET 3032 and I could also sell those with it, but I would Need original or Eproms with same Content as originals so my pet would still work. I will figure that out or maybe the someone knows more on this drive and how to solve that.
I have no idea how to figure out a Price for that as I never saw that anywhere for sale AT ALL. Also amibay says "no match found" for Computhink search. I found some People having the drive but missing the board, or having the board but missing the EPROM, never seen a Manual at all of it. So I am pretty confident to say that this complete set is something rare, if you think on the year 1979, not much will have a disk drive System and a few month later, CBM came out with their Standard, so this I guess was not sold for too Long.
I just say 350 Euros plus shipping or near offer. That would be my best guess and Price I would part with it.
If I do not sell it, at least you could see it
Will be packed FOR FEE, no additional charges beside the postage costs. Will be packed very well. Can take a few days to pack it save. Payment with PayPal or bank Transfer possible. Paypal Fee to you or FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY (you will get it 100%, also I have not much Feedback here until now).
Europe 220V Version
Sell AS-IS, no warranty. 37 years old!
It actually seems to be the FIRST EVER disk drive for PET Computers ever made - in 1979, even before the official CBM 2040 drive launched.
I cannot find much Information on it, as it is so rare. BUT: What you get is speaking for itself:
- a (external) Dual Disk Drive
- 2x internal Floppy Board (Mount inside your PET Computer, see the PET board rev that you Need on the pics) - 1 as spares
- 2x Manual (install and DISKMON Manual (how to use the floppy commands))
- power Adapter to get power to the drive.
All can be installed without modification of the PET Computer. Again, please see the Revision of the PET Board that you Need, I am not a PET expert, but not all PET have the same Expansion Slots to Mount it to. It came in a CBM 3032.
The PET was still in box and also came with Manuals. I had to buy the whole lot to get the PET also but I really did not wanted the disk drive, but he did not sell it seperated. He said he had tested it successfully before selling it to me. He was a dealer and those were the computers he had to show off the functions to the customers I guess, that is all I can tell you for the history of this Equipment, but as you can see, it was much cared after. [the PET is not included for sure...]
The 2nd board is meant to be used as SPARES. It DOES NOT work, as SOME PIECES are missing (see the pic). First, the holders are missing (but not that much needed, they Clip to the PET PSU part to be more stable). Also some logic Chips are missing (that you can still buy online). The only Thing that really is a bit of a Problem is a missing EPROM on it. It is that old you can still buy it online, but I do not have a device to read or write it so I did not try to complete this board.
PLEASE NOTE:
As this drive came before Commodore set their Standard, it is NOT COMPATIBLE to any CBM Format. I guess (not sure) this one stores 500 kB on 5,25" DD disks. It is very unique.
If somebody is into PET / CBM stuff or wants to have something curious in a condition that is I guess the most complete that you ever will see anywhere. The Manuals will tell you all the Special commands and SYNTAX as well as LISTINGS etc to use this device.
Not sure about the ROMs (if you Need Special ROMs for the PET). Those would be in my PET 3032 and I could also sell those with it, but I would Need original or Eproms with same Content as originals so my pet would still work. I will figure that out or maybe the someone knows more on this drive and how to solve that.
I have no idea how to figure out a Price for that as I never saw that anywhere for sale AT ALL. Also amibay says "no match found" for Computhink search. I found some People having the drive but missing the board, or having the board but missing the EPROM, never seen a Manual at all of it. So I am pretty confident to say that this complete set is something rare, if you think on the year 1979, not much will have a disk drive System and a few month later, CBM came out with their Standard, so this I guess was not sold for too Long.
I just say 350 Euros plus shipping or near offer. That would be my best guess and Price I would part with it.
If I do not sell it, at least you could see it
Will be packed FOR FEE, no additional charges beside the postage costs. Will be packed very well. Can take a few days to pack it save. Payment with PayPal or bank Transfer possible. Paypal Fee to you or FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY (you will get it 100%, also I have not much Feedback here until now).
Europe 220V Version
Sell AS-IS, no warranty. 37 years old!
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Good luck!
