Hello, I have a data recorder that my work uses on a weekly basis, and I need to convert the recording media (floppy) to ANYTHING more modern. USB drive, SD or CF preferred. Anyhow, what am I looking for to replace the floppy drive? I've googled floppy drive emulation board, floppy to USB, floppy to SD, etc. Nothing that plugs into a typical ide connector and converts to new all digital data.
Any ideas? Will post some pics.
>>951850
Also, it records SKU information, backs it up, and transfers info from scale to scale. Is it possible that this recorder just writes data like a computer, meaning any number of various ide adapters will work?
>>951853
Here's a picture of the absolutely retarded custom cable connector they designed for it. They called it modnet, it's just a long flat cat5 or cat6. Also has rs232, not really clear on how that works though.
called an FDE they make it for 1 million things
plug dat rs232 into a computer, or some shit
load up software of some kind
your computer is no a virtual floppy drive
>>951853
>meaning any number of various ide adapters will work?
plug dat shit in and check.
isnt there any info on this logger on the internet?
there is 100% a way to do this
We just replaced all the floppy drives in our haas cncs with usb drives. Its a common conversion in the cnc world. Plugs right into the floppy cable and emulates a drive. Works great! Too bad i cant remember what they're called. Try googling....
>>951865
Hobart EDD data recorder
Nothing I can find.
>>951866
Please, PLEASE tell me what they're called. That's exactly what I need. Just a board with a male ide connector to USB or whatever.
>>951865
FDE? Floppy disk eraser?
>>951869
Called a usb floppy emulator..here's ome on amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/Generic-SFR1M44-U-Emulator-Industrial-Equipment/dp/B008HYT6T2
There's always the HxC floppy drive to SD adapter.
>>951886
Thank you very much! Even comes in 3.5" standard size. Hopefully I can anonymously help you in return someday.
>>951891
You're welcome. Be aware that there are a few different types of these emulators. Do some research before you buy one.