First post, by uridium
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Hello *.*;*
I've managed to find a couple of Apricot Qi 330's recently which I've always wanted. Between the two, I hope to make a working example but alas some parts have been harvested.
Finding docs for the Qi 330 has been difficult. Sadly, I've not been able to find details on the MCA hard disk controller. I also haven't been able to locate the MCA reference disks for this system. I suppose it's lost to time.
There is hope though. One of the machines has a hard disk which is a Seagate ST-1105R. Statson.org gives details. My idea is to plug this thing into one of my XT's and image the data and I'm hopeful there'll be system utilities on the drive if it comes up. Then.. push them upto archive.org in the usual fashion.
Normally with MRM and RLL drives when I get them, I mark them and keep them and the controllers together. I'm wondering if anyone knows a model of controller that is able to drive the ST-1105R, and how I'd feed it the CHS geometry this particular drive would require. Speculating here I'm guessing I'll need to burn a PROM but want to tread carefully. I suspect I'll get exactly one shot at it.
Advice and speculation gratefully appreciated. 😀
Regards,
Al Boyanich