Installing V7 HD floppy kit in Mega ST

[PhilC]

Evening All,


Just asking if anyone has installed one of @exxos V7 HD floppy kits into a Mega ST yet?
I've fitted the kit into the Mega but would like some guidance to how to wire it to the Mega motherboard if possible.

I presume its just P1 and P2 to connect now that the V7 has its own oscillator.?

[exxos]

Just use W1 and W5 pads instead of (STE) W300, W301.

EDIT

W5 MEGA = W300 STE
W1 MEGA = W301 STE

[rene204]

Hi, My Mega 5 have W1 and W5 Jumper, how to setup wth Floppy 1.44 MB-Kit?
Can anyone here help me..
Pst before describe using W1 (W301/W2)
but W5 habe no equal to 1040ST.

whats the right one setup?

[exxos]

W5 MEGA = W300 STE
W1 MEGA = W301 STE

[rene204]

Thank you, but i have read the Post before...

i am old, and my Eyes are not so good... just see in your Pics, that W2/W300 Pin 2 and 3 connected on PCB,
These stay connected after install Kit?
Like on your Pics to see..? I disconnected Pin 2 and 3 by cutting PCB. Thats my Fault, i think. will test tomorrow.
Should W5 connected on Pin 2 and 3 too? Not to use with Kit on my Mega ST...?

[exxos]

I will try and find the mega I installed it in and take a image.

[rene204]

Hi again, did you find your MagaST? It would really nice to get your help at this Problem...
wish you a nice Weekend.
Rene

[exxos]

oh sorry I forgot all about it... I cant find the MEGA.. it was years since I fitted it...

But what is the problem just to use W1 anyway ? .. its just very simple....

Instead of W301 on STE (or W2 on STFM) .. you have W1 on MEGA... I don't know how more simply I can say it..

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MEGA W1

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ST W2

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STE W301

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MEGA PCB

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Its exactly the same connector on each machine, just different number...just pretend W2 on the V7 says W1.. that is all...

[rene204]

ok,but please answer me about this:
Let still connect Pin 2 & 3 or disconnect the Bridge on the PCB?

Without Kit, the Pin 2 & 3 are onnected with a little line between the Pins on the PCB.
should i disconnect tese, or let them connected?

[rene204]

i mean this:

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