Oh wow! That is handy to know. The apple docs make it sound like putting a different drive than the card is named for on it will make them both explode. So all you need is a DB19 to 20-Pin-Header adapter and any drive is good on any card; that's pretty awesome.

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Well, there are some very real scenarios where magic smoke can be released if you don't line pins up correctly. There's a good amount of current available at 12v on some of them thar pins. And we're strictly talking about 5-1/4" drives. 3-1/2" drives are another story altogether.

I guess that means no DuoDisk on a Disk ][ card then? (/wants a DuoDick)

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Probably not. Both are likely recipes for disaster.

Yesterday I only happened to be in a ][ mood and decided to organize my stuff. Today, I have a mission. A lady from my church wants to recover her data in the form of 5.25 Floppies said to be made on apple ][ (not sure what model). I told her I would see what I can do. So, I'm off to try and learn DOS.

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Neat. The next things you'll want are ADTPro and CiderPress.

Thanks for your help David!

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You bet. Good luck!