Trob with mpc60

Problem solved!

Funky Russian wrote:Here is the problem - 2 days ago i received new mpc 60 drive from VST. I turn it into my MPC60II - it's always gives me a no disk error (FF60), drive's light always flashing yellow.

I wonder if they are actually configuring and testing them prior to despatch.

Funky Russian wrote:I try to flip data cable - still error and light.

Bad move. Flipping the data cable places power and ground onto incorrect pins.

Can in some instances cause damage to the floppy drive.

Can also in some instances cause damage to the MPC60 floppy drive controller chip.

Funky Russian wrote:Then i put my old Mitsubishi drive - MPC boots longer, then floppy make some noise and flash light (around 5 secs). Then light turned off, i insert disk in the drive, try to read or write - drive make noise and flashing, but FF60 error on MPC - there is no floppy.

Possibly damage done to floppy drive controller circuit on the MPC60 main board as a result of the cable flip

Or maybe the old Mitsubishi drive is passed its use by date.

Funky Russian wrote:Jumpers on new drive should be ok, settings like this - viewtopic.php?f=4&t=120257 .
What the hell?

What OS is your MPC60 running ?

What exact full model of drive did VST ship you ?

Post some close up pictures of the jumpers and the drive flip side to show it's circuit board.

Rohan.

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did u try to format a new floppy with the new one and try to save init and to read?
maybe your old floppy made with mitsubishi can't be read with any new one due to some head alignment prob on your mitsubishi

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When the floppy light is continuously on, it's usually a cabling issue -- either a cable is hooked up incorrectly or not at all. Look at the connections of the ribbon cable on the mainboard for cold solder joints, also look at the cable to make sure it is not damaged.

How are your jumpers set -- please let us know the configuration (i.e. which pins have the shunts on them) -- I can't tell from the picture you took.