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Image:F1DCONT.jpg|F1-D Interface Board (CPC 6128)
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==== Second drive upgrade ====
Allows to upgrade a single -S drive to a dual -D drive.
==== FD-1 drive adapter ====
The Vortex S- and D-drives were originally intended as upgrades to CPC 464 setups already having a DDI-1/FD-1. This adapter allowed to continue using the 3" drive. Since only two drives can be used simultaneously, the drive had to be selected manually using a RSX command.
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Image:Vortex 3rd drive adapter.jpg|Adapter to connect an additional 3" disc drive in between a CPC 464 and a F1-D
Image:Vortex 3rd drive adapter insides.jpg|Inside the adapter box
Image:Vortex 3rd drive adapter insides closeup.jpg|Inside the adapter box (closeup)
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These are the latest drives from Vortex for use on CPC 664/6128 or CPC 464 with DDI-1 (ie. on computers that already have a FDC). Only single-drive variants were available. The |S command (for accessing a third drive) is no longer used, the new |X command allows to swap drive A and B (same as [[X-DDOS]] from Dobbertin). These drives are well designed and strong. They are housed in a metal case with power supply (which has good protection with fuses) and have good quality drive mechanisms. The drive has jumpers on it that can be configured as needed.
==== X-Modul (RS-232 Interface) ====
The "X-Modul" adds a RS-232 interface to -X drives.
==== Variants ====
File:vortex-m1-x-drive-close.png|Inside Vortex M1-X with a close up of the drive from above
File:vortex-m1-x-drive-details.png|Inside Vortex M1-X with a close up of the back of the drive
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== Accessories ==
=== X-Modul (RS-232 Interface) ===
Adds RS-232 support to -X drives.
=== Second drive unit ===
Allows to upgrade a single -S drive to a dual -D drive.
=== FD-1 drive adapter ===
The Vortex S- and D-drives were originally intended as upgrades to CPC 464 setups already having a DDI-1/FD-1. This adapter allowed to continue using the 3" drive. Since only two drives can be used simultaneously, the drive had to be selected manually using a RSX command.
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Image:Vortex 3rd drive adapter.jpg|Adapter to connect an additional 3" disc drive in between a CPC 464 and a F1-D
Image:Vortex 3rd drive adapter insides.jpg|Inside the adapter box
Image:Vortex 3rd drive adapter insides closeup.jpg|Inside the adapter box (closeup)
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