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  • 23-04-2003 8:34pm
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    Dingatron
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    I know this has come up before but haven't heard much lately. Where are these availible in Dublin now and how much are we talkin? I'm looking for a 5.25 inch insert with serial connection if possible.


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    PPC
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    I havent seen them in dublin, i had to order mine from england.
    Got it like this
    Then i got a 5.25 inch floppy drive bay and it fitted after a bit of adjustments. The site is http://www.noritake.com
    Otherwise www.matrixorbital.com might be a better solution


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    Dingatron
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    Thanks PPC. I had a look at MatrixOrbital and while good they are quite pricey. Thinking of going for a diy job like yourself. What did you pay for the vfd. Farnell have some on their web site but they are still expensive. Might see if I can source one in the States?


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    PPC
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    I paid €120 for mine, it was premade as i blew up the two i got form farnell.
    The ones from farnell are also alphanumeric.
    If ya want to know about getting on of them email Cheese from bit-tech cheesiebit@hotmail.com or talk to him on msn. He's a lcd/vfd god.


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    Dingatron
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    Thats great PPC. Was only doing a diy job to save a bit of cash but at €120 thats not too bad. Thanks again for the info.


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    PPC
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    Yeah i thought so to till i blew up the 2
    Cost me about 70 for the non made one without cables.
    Atleast with the other one ya get a cable and a filter.
    Forgot about this aswell
    http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?threadid=12398
    twas the most viewed thread on bit-tech iirc.


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    Dingatron
    Registered Users Posts: 2,694 ✭✭✭Dingatron


    Wow thats some thread! I think all my questions are answered there. Off to buy a vfd now :cool:


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