Related to this thread, I just spotted this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165728795134

Description: "New PCB To build a "Drawbridge" Adapter -- Allows use of a
regular IBM Style 3.5" disk drive to copy and write Amiga format disks"

I dig the "floppy disk" form-factor of the PCB sandwich.

Sellam

On Sun, Jan 22, 2023 at 10:36 AM Chuck Guzis via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> On 1/22/23 09:30, Tony Jones via cctalk wrote:
>
> > But that AT32F435 in the new Gotek points to being able to do more than
> >> simply emulate a floppy.  Definitely everything including the kitchen
> >> sink type of MCU.
> >>
> >
> > I'm struggling to see what this functionality would be.  The Gotek isn't
> a
> > general purpose dev board.  It's pretty special purpose 34 pin header.
> >
> > Maybe there are features Keir would like to add to FF with more resources
> > on the uC?
>
> If the MCU is really just an ATF415, then you can forget all of the
> blue-sky stuff.   It's little more powerful than the original
> STM32F105/107.
>
> It was difficult for me to understand why a howitzer like the 435 would
> be used in a simple floppy emulator.   Apparently, contrary to what some
> say, it's not the case.
>
>
> --Chuck
>
>

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