> I have a Buslink model FDD1 I want to use as an external usb floppy > drive with my G4 gigabit ethernet. I can't figure out which adapter to > use. I have two that fit -- a 9 v, 800 MA, and a 3V, 300 MA. Anyone > use this drive and know which adapter to use? Unfortunately, few > makers put the same name on their products and the adapter. > Paul Riemerman
My guess is that neither of those go with it. Does the floppy have a label anywhere that specs required voltage? If not, can you crack it open and look to see if there is any labels?. The voltage spec is the key. You can burn it out with the wrong voltage. You can't hurt it with a supply rated higher in amperage, but you can burn out the power supply if it is rated lower. My WAG is that it uses either 5 or 12V since those are the standard voltages from computer power supplies for drives. BTW, googling around leads to a couple of descriptions of this item as "bus powered", meaning it gets it's power from the usb cable. Have you tried plugging it into either a powered usb hub or directly into your Mac? Len -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
