Hello,

I am new to this forum and I am working on a somewhat unusual project...

I need to replace a 2.5" micro disk drive with a more "modern" 3.5" floppy drive or even better, a USB Emulator...

It's not something I have done before, although I believe it may be possible.
The 2.5 micro disk is a Sanyo manufactured drive with a 26 pin connector with both 12v and 5v.

The disk system is a "Brother" micro disk that was made in the mid/late 80s.
I do not have a "pinout" chart for the Sanyo drive...

The drive is used to store patterns on a CNC machine. It is old but functions well for my use. If I had access to new 2.5" micro disks I would leave it as it is, however I am down to 1 disk! I believe they have not been made for 30 years...

Has anyone ever attempted such a conversion? If so is there any advice they could share? Maybe someone has a pinout chart for the 2.5" drive?

Thanks!

 

how have you made out with your brother micro drive, mine has givin up, i'm going to try to get it repaired if not I will have to convert also witch means I will have cards available. any help would be apprecated. mike