Indus GT - drive belt replacement?

[oracle_jedi]

The drive belt in my Indus GT died tonight.

The mech looks like it might be identical to the 1050.

Does anyone know if the ones Best Electronics sells for the 1050 - the CB101140 (Tandon) or the CB101149 (World Storage) - are a suitable replacement?

[+Larry]

Have you looked at the insides of your Indus to see if it is labeled Tandon? If it is Tandon, then the odds are very high that the Tandon belt will work. Brad may also be able to tell you if you call him. He has always been good at answering questions for me -- just don't play "twenty questions" with a bunch of emails. B&C may also have them -- they used to.

 

-Larry

[+Teleprompter]

Hi All.  Need to bump this thread.  I have an Indus GT drive that the belt is warped and out.  Any suggestions where to get a replacement?  I've tried connecting with Paul Alhart but no response and I have already chatted with Brad at Best and he doesn't sell these.  Brad and I both agree that none of the Atari belts will cross over.  Any insight or direction is greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks all!

[Jfcatari]

Here is a place for Tandon belts:

 

https://console5.com/store/atari-1050-ibm-pcjr-qumetrak-142-floppy-drive-spindle-belt.html

 

https://console5.com/store/fabric-reinforced-belt-for-atari-1050-tandon-tm100-4p-floppy-drive.html

 

Edited September 17, 2023 by Jfcatari

[+Teleprompter]

Thanks @Jfcatari.  I'll give it a try there.  I originally was going to purchase from them but they were out of stock at the time and I was told these are not the same size as the Tandon ones in the Indus.  I guess since they are back in stock now and it's only $11 in total can't hurt.  Thanks!

 

(Attached pics are of the belt and Tandon drive in my Indus)

[Jfcatari]

Good luck. 

 

I have an indus in mint condition that still works.  I have replaced belts on the 1050  tandem with belts from  console 5.

[macsonny]

On 9/17/2023 at 3:50 PM, Jfcatari said:

Here is a place for Tandon belts:

 

https://console5.com/store/atari-1050-ibm-pcjr-qumetrak-142-floppy-drive-spindle-belt.html

 

https://console5.com/store/fabric-reinforced-belt-for-atari-1050-tandon-tm100-4p-floppy-drive.html

 

I sear by the fabric belts. They seem bullet proof and work great in my two Indus GT drives!

 

[+Teleprompter]

Thanks @macsonny and @Jfcatari.  If the cheaper belt fits, I'll definitely reorder and get a few of the fabric ones for the other Indus drives I have.  Might as well replace them all at the same time 

[+Teleprompter]

Looks to be a fit.  The picture below has the new Tandon belt shown in the inside of the larger belt which was in the Indus.  The difference in size could be due to warping and stretching.  I didn't stretch it to get it out so it truly was in there with that much slack.  Thanks again @Jfcatari.  

 

@macsonny, now time to look into the fabric for backup!  Thanks.

[Jfcatari]

15 minutes ago, Teleprompter said:

Looks to be a fit.  The picture below has the new Tandon belt shown in the inside of the larger belt which was in the Indus.  The difference in size could be due to warping and stretching.  I didn't stretch it to get it out so it truly was in there with that much slack.  Thanks again @Jfcatari.  

 

@macsonny, now time to look into the fabric for backup!  Thanks.

Glad to hear the GT is up and running again!  

 

The GT was always a work of ART for the Atari 8bit line.

[xrbrevin]

i dont suppose you measured the new belt before fitment did you?

apologies, i shouldve asked sooner

[+Teleprompter]

53 minutes ago, xrbrevin said:

i dont suppose you measured the new belt before fitment did you?

apologies, i shouldve asked sooner

No but I have 2 other Indus drives and a few 1050s so I'll be ordering a few more from Console5 as backups.  I can provide you with a measurement when I get those if that's what you're looking for?

[macsonny]

2 hours ago, Teleprompter said:

Looks to be a fit.  The picture below has the new Tandon belt shown in the inside of the larger belt which was in the Indus.  The difference in size could be due to warping and stretching.  I didn't stretch it to get it out so it truly was in there with that much slack.  Thanks again @Jfcatari.  

 

@macsonny, now time to look into the fabric for backup!  Thanks.

I have 8 Atari floppies now. yes, I have a problem  I really do like the Indus GT drives. They just look fantastic and perform amazingly. After a good clean, a good lube and a replacement belt they'll keep on going.

 

One thing I did find on both my Indus drives was the LED segments on the front panel fail. If you are handy with a soldering iron they aren't difficult to fix. The most difficult part of the fix fo rme was sourcing the LED segment which I had to purchase from a supplier in France in the end.

 

The other thing I recommend is upgrading the ROM if you have an EEPROM burner that can give some additional positive results.

 

Have fun!