Using the Greaseweazle as a powerful disk drive diagnostic tool

Note: See pinned comment for some updates on Mac/Linux support.

Broken floppy drives are a constant when working with retro computers. WIth some new software, the Greaseweazle turns into an amazing tool to help troubleshoot drives.

0:00 Intro
1:18 Greaseweazle Basics
13:53 GW-DIAG
32:32 Troubleshooting a Panasonic JU-475
41:49 Troubleshooting a Shugart SA-400

— Links

GW-DIAG:
https://github.com/misterblack1/greaseweazle/tree/diag

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbtwi4wK1YXd9AyV_4UcE6g

Support the channel on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasement

My GitHub repository:
https://github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories

— Instructional videos

My video on chip removal without damage:

— Music

Intro music and other tracks by:
Nathan Divino
@itsnathandivino

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