Is there a way to read info from a microdrive?

[ericmark]

Found a box of microdrives and the drive its self, but not the Spectrum computer, is there a way to read them.

 

[EddieM]

Found a box of microdrives and the drive its self, but not the Spectrum computer, is there a way to read them.

What kind of interface do they have (RS232) maybe?

 

[chalkywhite]

Cheaper to buy another spectrum?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274380045916

 

[EddieM]

You also seemingly need an interface 1

 

[ericmark]

Not RS232 it is an edge connector, may find the spectrum yet, at moment only found case, but also need the lead.

 

[ericmark]

You also seemingly need an interface 1

Oh yes, forgotten about them, still may turn up, but same problem how to transfer to PC have around 10 micro drive tapes.

 

[EddieM]

Oh yes, forgotten about them, still may turn up, but same problem how to transfer to PC have around 10 micro drive tapes.

Suppose you'd have redirect anything read from the interface one to the rs232 on the interface 1 and read that off via a program on a PC listening for data on its rs232 port. The microdrives most likely dont work now anyway, they were noted for their lack of reliability/longevity.