I have an Orac manufactured in sept. 1983.
Since I have problems with setting up communication via RS232 I am looking for cassettes for storing of programs.
Does anyone know where to buy such minicassettes?
Cassettes for Orac
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Aren't they just dictaphone type micro-cassettes 
Like these on ebay:
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-Pack-Micro-Cass ... dZViewItem
Like these on ebay:https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-Pack-Micro-Cass ... dZViewItem
I remember some people occasionally managed to get dictaphone cassettes working on the old Orac (and Triac) machines but the true Data cassettes always worked much better. I guess they handled the higher frequencies better or something?
Perhaps you could try different brands and go for the good quality ones to see if you have any success.
I remember that the Oracs and Triacs used different makes of cassette too, and they were not interchangable (Orac cassettes were a little wider than the ones used on the Triac if I remember correctly)
Perhaps you could try different brands and go for the good quality ones to see if you have any success.
I remember that the Oracs and Triacs used different makes of cassette too, and they were not interchangable (Orac cassettes were a little wider than the ones used on the Triac if I remember correctly)
Sourcing Tapes
Hi,
I have found a source of tapes for for the Denford Easimill. From what I have picked up here and there it seems that there might be more to these tapes than meets the eye in terms of features built into the tapes, reflective portions, holes etc, this might explain why some dictaphone tapes work and some don't.
The bad news is that they are expensive. I have purchased one tape and found that my tape drive is not working so I am going to have to explore the RS232 route.
The tapes are available from NEE controls (the manufacturer of the original control system) part number X01-37139 M180 Tape. Cost including post and packaging was a bit over £50.00 ouch!
I have been exploring other sources but so far no luck. Find NEE controls at www.neecontrols.com or phone 0044 (0) 191 487 5005.
I have found a source of tapes for for the Denford Easimill. From what I have picked up here and there it seems that there might be more to these tapes than meets the eye in terms of features built into the tapes, reflective portions, holes etc, this might explain why some dictaphone tapes work and some don't.
The bad news is that they are expensive. I have purchased one tape and found that my tape drive is not working so I am going to have to explore the RS232 route.
The tapes are available from NEE controls (the manufacturer of the original control system) part number X01-37139 M180 Tape. Cost including post and packaging was a bit over £50.00 ouch!
I have been exploring other sources but so far no luck. Find NEE controls at www.neecontrols.com or phone 0044 (0) 191 487 5005.
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Just spotted this on ebay (10th July2006):
Tape drive and micro / mini cassettes from a Triac
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :B:SS:UK:1
Tape drive and micro / mini cassettes from a Triac
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :B:SS:UK:1
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