Old timer 99er Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I get error of 02, 66, and some others when trying to save to floppy. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359337-i-need-help-understanding-error-codes-when-using-my-peb-disk-drive/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tursi Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 The two digit code comes in two parts - the first digit is the operation, the second is the code. I don't have the first digit codes handy, but the second: 0 - Device not found (ie: dsk1 instead of DSK1, or other typo) 1 - Write protected 2 - Bad attribute (like mismatched record type) 3 - Illegal operation (like saving to the thermal printer) 4 - Buffer (or disk) full 5 - Read past End of File 6 - Device error (usually physical - bad floppy) 7 - File error - anything else For 6, make sure the disk was formatted. If it used to be, it may have become corrupted. 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359337-i-need-help-understanding-error-codes-when-using-my-peb-disk-drive/#findComment-5382429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dhe Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 https://ftp.whtech.com/datasheets and manuals/Hardware/Texas Instruments/PHP1240 Disk Controller Card/ti floppy controller card manual.pdf Page 42 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359337-i-need-help-understanding-error-codes-when-using-my-peb-disk-drive/#findComment-5382456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDMike Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) On 1/6/2024 at 5:29 PM, Tursi said: The two digit code comes in two parts - the first digit is the operation, the second is the code. I don't have the first digit codes handy, but the second: 0 - Device not found (ie: dsk1 instead of DSK1, or other typo) 1 - Write protected 2 - Bad attribute (like mismatched record type) 3 - Illegal operation (like saving to the thermal printer) 4 - Buffer (or disk) full 5 - Read past End of File 6 - Device error (usually physical - bad floppy) 7 - File error - anything else For 6, make sure the disk was formatted. If it used to be, it may have become corrupted. I found I get that "66" error if I try formatting a double-sided double density disc when it's actually a single-sided single density disc , it physically can't be done, I mean maybe you can flip it upside down I'm not sure I haven't tried that.. I just know that's a bad error a hardbreak error. Edited January 8 by GDMike Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359337-i-need-help-understanding-error-codes-when-using-my-peb-disk-drive/#findComment-5383604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old timer 99er Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 (edited) I can pull programs off the floppy disk, but can not save to a disk. HELP please? I get errors when trying to save. THis is on my TI 994a computer. Edited January 9 by Old timer 99er 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359337-i-need-help-understanding-error-codes-when-using-my-peb-disk-drive/#findComment-5384025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhataKowinkydink Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Is this in BASIC? What is the error code? Also, are you sure you're using the right syntax? OLD DSK#.<filename> should load and SAVE DSK#.<filename> should save in BASIC (both Extended and stock BASIC). 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359337-i-need-help-understanding-error-codes-when-using-my-peb-disk-drive/#findComment-5384044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXB Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 8 hours ago, Old timer 99er said: I can pull programs off the floppy disk, but can not save to a disk. HELP please? I get errors when trying to save. THis is on my TI 994a computer. I would bet the disk is WRITE PROTECTED 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359337-i-need-help-understanding-error-codes-when-using-my-peb-disk-drive/#findComment-5384211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
apersson850 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 But there is a specific error code for that and it's not what he gets. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359337-i-need-help-understanding-error-codes-when-using-my-peb-disk-drive/#findComment-5384340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old timer 99er Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 On 1/6/2024 at 5:29 PM, Tursi said: The two digit code comes in two parts - the first digit is the operation, the second is the code. I don't have the first digit codes handy, but the second: 0 - Device not found (ie: dsk1 instead of DSK1, or other typo) 1 - Write protected 2 - Bad attribute (like mismatched record type) 3 - Illegal operation (like saving to the thermal printer) 4 - Buffer (or disk) full 5 - Read past End of File 6 - Device error (usually physical - bad floppy) 7 - File error - anything else For 6, make sure the disk was formatted. If it used to be, it may have become corrupted. I am not sure where to type to respond to all these comments, so I will try here. As to the 6 error code, not an issue. I load OLD DSK1.XXX from a working floppy. I try to SAVE DSK1.XXX on same floppy. That is my issue. The floppy is formatted and working to load programs. Yes in Extended basic. For the one who commented on the double or single sided, I HAVE notched the other side of disks and use the back side, but that is not my issue now. On 1/6/2024 at 5:29 PM, Tursi said: 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359337-i-need-help-understanding-error-codes-when-using-my-peb-disk-drive/#findComment-5384378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old timer 99er Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Any other help from anyone? dhe thanks for the link. I have that somewhere. Still having problems. I wonder if need to open the drive and try to clean heads? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359337-i-need-help-understanding-error-codes-when-using-my-peb-disk-drive/#findComment-5386093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old timer 99er Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Any other help from anyone? dhe thanks for the link. I have that somewhere. Still having problems. I wonder if need to open the drive and try to clean heads? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359337-i-need-help-understanding-error-codes-when-using-my-peb-disk-drive/#findComment-5391477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chue Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Definitely clean the heads and clean and lubricate the drive rails. I use a cotton swab and 90% alcohol to clean; light oil on the rails of the drive head. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359337-i-need-help-understanding-error-codes-when-using-my-peb-disk-drive/#findComment-5391489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I've seen where the write protect switch or led/opto are bad. This causes the disk to think it's always write protected you can usually test with a multimeter to determine if it is bad. these drives are over 40 years old at this point.. some maintenance is required 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359337-i-need-help-understanding-error-codes-when-using-my-peb-disk-drive/#findComment-5391535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLERB Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 1/11/2024 at 10:42 AM, Old timer 99er said: Any other help from anyone? dhe thanks for the link. I have that somewhere. Still having problems. I wonder if need to open the drive and try to clean heads? I was getting a “x6” error code and discovered that there was a problem in the firehose cable that prevented data from being written to the floppy. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359337-i-need-help-understanding-error-codes-when-using-my-peb-disk-drive/#findComment-5396762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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