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ti-59 magnetic cards Tim 12-23-2006
Posted by Tim on December 23, 2006, 6:22 pm
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I am looking for magnetic cards for the ti-59. Please email me if you
have a few you would be willing to part with.

Tim


Posted by mike on December 24, 2006, 12:08 am
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Tim wrote:
> I am looking for magnetic cards for the ti-59. Please email me if you
> have a few you would be willing to part with.
>
> Tim
>
Cut up a floppy disk.
I remember there were disks that worked and those that didn't. Try both
1.2MB and 360KB 5-1/4" floppy disks...different magnetic properties.
I'm pretty sure one of them will work fine...just don't remember which.

I never tried a 3.5" disk.
mike

Posted by Tim on December 24, 2006, 11:31 pm
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mike wrote:
> Tim wrote:
> > I am looking for magnetic cards for the ti-59. Please email me if you
> > have a few you would be willing to part with.
> >
> > Tim
> >
> Cut up a floppy disk.
> I remember there were disks that worked and those that didn't. Try both
> 1.2MB and 360KB 5-1/4" floppy disks...different magnetic properties.
> I'm pretty sure one of them will work fine...just don't remember which.
>
> I never tried a 3.5" disk.
> mike

Mike,
That is an idea. But to do that, I need the dimensions of the magnetic
card or one to use as a template.
Tim


Posted by Paul Rubin on December 25, 2006, 12:46 am
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> That is an idea. But to do that, I need the dimensions of the magnetic
> card or one to use as a template.

You should probably try the discussion forum at www.ti59.com.

Posted by mike on December 25, 2006, 3:48 pm
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Tim wrote:
> mike wrote:
>
>>Tim wrote:
>>
>>>I am looking for magnetic cards for the ti-59. Please email me if you
>>>have a few you would be willing to part with.
>>>
>>>Tim
>>>
>>
>>Cut up a floppy disk.
>>I remember there were disks that worked and those that didn't. Try both
>>1.2MB and 360KB 5-1/4" floppy disks...different magnetic properties.
>>I'm pretty sure one of them will work fine...just don't remember which.
>>
>>I never tried a 3.5" disk.
>>mike
>
>
> Mike,
> That is an idea. But to do that, I need the dimensions of the magnetic
> card or one to use as a template.
> Tim
>
It's pretty simple. If the card won't go into the slot, it's too wide...
As I recall, make it long and it quits reading when it's got enough bits.
Trial and error...
Ok, OK, my cards measrue 0.447" x 2.80"
mike

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