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quasimodo
 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 11:49 
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Russwinters wrote:
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You are talking rubbish. How come my lab and many other labs are able to swap platters using only our hands.

It's nice to see some pictures of a real tool. I am sure this tool will be the best available on the market.




I am intrigued, how do you manage to transplant platters with spacers with only your hands? Have you discovered a way to realign after moving them?

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It's possible but difficult! I have been testing this for some time now. But my success with re-aligning platters has only been 30%. Not something I would currently try on a clients drive.
I am sure some others have perfected the technique.
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Russwinters
 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 12:20 
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Interesting, I am assuming this only works on some drives? (Certain manufacturers?)

In my own testing I have found *certain* drives to be more resilient to shifts then others
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HDD Spaz
 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 13:11 
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I like others keep alignment by using cheap tools. I don't remove one platter at a time. I move all platters at once but using my hands. Thats what I meant.
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quasimodo
 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 13:44 
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Russwinters wrote:
Interesting, I am assuming this only works on some drives? (Certain manufacturers?)

In my own testing I have found *certain* drives to be more resilient to shifts then others


Yes, that is true. For example I have had absolutley no luck with Hitachi drives.
I tested primarly with Samsung and Seagate since they have terminal access. I have not tested it with Maxtor or WD. I am sure that with the right HD testing equipment I could achieve better results. Personally I would not use this technique for platter transplant since tools and other easier solutions are out there.
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guru
 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 14:41 
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Lets see your PE in all it's glory!




HDD Spaz wrote:
Odiferous wrote:
helpdisc wrote:
first pictures


Hi Nikola,


I can see you are going to have the same problems with the finger width as we are currently trying to overcome with P.Ex.

I can't see from your photo, but P.Ex is mounted on a sturdy worktop and is not hand-held; you can't really do precision work if you are holding the device - movement (placement, platter clamp, dampener clamp, lift) needs to be controlled by machinery.
You still have some way to go - but good luck!


Duncan
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You are talking rubbish. How come my lab and many other labs are able to swap platters using only our hands.

It's nice to see some pictures of a real tool. I am sure this tool will be the best available on the market.

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helpdisc
 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 15:57 
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we do not have a clue how much it will cost, we are just traing to make it work. ( for now)

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hddguy
 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 29th, 2009, 12:43 
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Odiferous wrote:
helpdisc wrote:
first pictures


Hi Nikola,


I can see you are going to have the same problems with the finger width as we are currently trying to overcome with P.Ex.

I can't see from your photo, but P.Ex is mounted on a sturdy worktop and is not hand-held; you can't really do precision work if you are holding the device - movement (placement, platter clamp, dampener clamp, lift) needs to be controlled by machinery.

You still have some way to go - but good luck!


Duncan
Retrodata


The difference here between these two tools is about a decade I think :lol:

Seriously though nikola, when do you think tool will be finished? I hear good things about the rest of your tools, looking forward to hearing how this one develops.
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HDD Spaz
 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 29th, 2009, 12:51 
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hddguy wrote:
Odiferous wrote:
helpdisc wrote:
first pictures


Hi Nikola,


I can see you are going to have the same problems with the finger width as we are currently trying to overcome with P.Ex.

I can't see from your photo, but P.Ex is mounted on a sturdy worktop and is not hand-held; you can't really do precision work if you are holding the device - movement (placement, platter clamp, dampener clamp, lift) needs to be controlled by machinery.

You still have some way to go - but good luck!


Duncan
Retrodata


The difference here between these two tools is about a decade I think :lol:

Seriously though nikola, when do you think tool will be finished? I hear good things about the rest of your tools, looking forward to hearing how this one develops.


The difference between these 2 tools is that one is real and will reach market, the other is penis enlargement propaganda.
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crecomp
 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: November 2nd, 2009, 7:24 
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I too am looking forward to more info.
I have a couple of head combs from helpdisc and ihave to say they are absolutely great to work with. Very good build quality and a lot of effort and thought in these tools great work keep it up.
Mabye you can work on a tool for wd head alignment
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pinkST
 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: November 2nd, 2009, 8:16 
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Hi,

Can somebody please explain what they mean by "alignment".
No, I know about circumferential alignment - this is mostly not important!!

"Alignment" suggests some form of adjustment to a position or location,
can somebody please talk about what is to be adjusted to modify or correct
"alignment"
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helpdisc
 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: November 2nd, 2009, 8:27 
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thanks for nice words
I think alignment is wrong word for it..but we will try our best

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networkpc3000
 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: November 2nd, 2009, 9:17 
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helpdisc wrote:
first pictures

good idea. i hope the final one will be more small & easier for use.

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helpdisc
 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: November 2nd, 2009, 9:33 
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why You think this is hard to use?

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