WTB diskdrive and ROM Philips VG-8235

Supporter (2)

17-07-2018, 18:08

I'am searching for a 720kB diskdrive an the ROM for my VG-8235.
I bought my second MSX-System (the other one is a Sony HitBit 75D) from E-Bay but the diskdrive doesn't work (maybe the belt). I think the best solution is to upgrade to a 720K drive.

Maybe someone is selling this?

By talou_iz_good

Master (199)

17-07-2018, 22:32

this belt works for the vg 8235 too :

http://retrocables.es/tienda/index.php?id_product=88&control...

But you're right the best solution is to change it for a 720k because there's a lot of games on 720k disk.

By japanretroCT

Expert (125)

18-07-2018, 18:35

You can contact bas in holland it is a very good guy and have several msx upgrades to sell...
kornalijnslijper@quicknet.nl

By Repair-Bas

Paragon (1075)

18-07-2018, 19:35

This does not work. The link with the fake belt for the 8245

By talou_iz_good

Master (199)

18-07-2018, 22:21

It's the same belt. I bought it for my 8235 and it works well

By Repair-Bas

Paragon (1075)

19-07-2018, 07:40

The belt for a 8245 is totally different as the belt for 8235.

By japanretroCT

Expert (125)

19-07-2018, 09:30

Hi Bas i am the guy who bought a 8250 with turbo some days ago !!! Very nice computer ! Thankyou!

By talou_iz_good

Master (199)

19-07-2018, 10:51

I confirm that i bought this belt for three vg 8235 and they work well.
I'll post the pictures as soon as possible.

By talou_iz_good

Master (199)

23-08-2018, 21:27

Here the pictures.

Here the belt that you receive by Retrocable :

And how it fits on the floppy drive of the 8235 :

After, you can use your floppies perfectly.