MFM Hard Drive Archiving - MFM Emulator/Reader

Tech Tangents January 18, 2025
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Archiving MFM hard drive data has been difficult but with this device it is a possible to get extremely low level images of the data. Something I've been wanting to do for years, and it works great! More info on the device: http://www.pdp8online.com/mfm/index.shtml Where I bought mine: https://decromancer.ca/mfm-emulator/ Here are some ways to help me make more videos! Buy some Merch: Merch: https://tech-tangents.creator-spring.com/ Leave a one time tip: Paypal one-time: https://paypal.me/AkBKukU Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/techtangents Amazon Wishlist for Production Gear: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PC7JPEH76Q3W Become a monthly supporter: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkBKukU Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerEIdrEW-IqwvlH8lTQUJQ/join Paypal Monthly: https://techtangents.net/support/ Other Links Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/AkBKukU Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/techtangents Fediverse: https://dialup.space/@TechTangents Github: https://github.com/AkBKukU Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/AkBKukU Discord: https://discord.gg/E6xgGs6

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