# Compatible disc drives

This document lists the disc drives that are compatible, and the configuration required to use them with the Amstrad CPC/CPC+. Please help me to fill this list.

Manufacturer | Model | Drive type | Configuration required | Contributed by
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
TEAC Corp. | TEAC-235F | 3.5" 80T/DS/DD | Jumper connecting "RY". Jumper connecting "D0" to use drive 0, or "D1" to use as drive 1. 5V D.C. & 12V D.C. required. | Kevin Thacker & David Parkes
Yaskawa Electric/Y-E Data | YD-702B | 3.5" 80T/DS/DD/HD | Jumper connecting "RY". Jumper connecting "DS0" to use as drive 0, or "DS1" to use as drive 1. 5V D.C. only. Connect /motor to GND. | Kevin Thacker
Matsushita | JU253 | 3.5" 80T/DS/DD (HD?) | Connect /motor to GND. | David Parkes
Mitsumi/Newtronics Co.Ltd | D359T5 | 3.5" 80T/DS/DD |  | N.Gracia
EPSON/Hewlett Packard | EPSON SMD-340/Hewlett Packard D2035-60011 | 3.5" 80T/DS/DD/HD |  | Miguel Angel Silva

Notes:

- To use a additional drive with the CPC/CPC you will require a external power supply that can deliver 5V D.C. (and for older drives 12V D.C.), and a lead to connect the disc drive to the CPC. The CPC's power supply is often not strong enough to deliver the additional power required.

Legend:

DD
  Double Density (floppy disc drive is capable of double density reading/writing)
HD
  High Density (floppy disc drive is capable of high density reading/writing)
40T
  40-track
80T
  80-track
DS
  Double sided
SS
  Single sided