Recently, I've spent a lot of time working on a new floppy disk controller for real Altair computers. Because of this, I'm now very accustomed to the particular sounds the drives make as I run through various computer activities. But now when I use the Altair Clone, the lack of disk sounds disappoints me!
A disk sound effects board for the Altair Clone would best be implemented in a manner very similar to the cassette interface board. In fact, the board would have to provide both functions. The audio output connector of the new board would come through the same hole in the rear of the Altair Clone as the cassette audio output. This output then connects to either 1) an amplified speaker for disk sound effects (e.g., computer speaker, iPod/iPhone/MP3 speaker), or 2) the microphone input on a cassette recorder when using it as a cassette interface.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Mike