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For those not familiar with the FNX1591 disk drive, it is an IEC compatible drive that is firmware programable to mimic the likes of a Commodore 1581. So for those looking to get a 1581 or wanting to add to their collection but are put off by the current asking price of them on eBay you might want to check into the FNX1591 by Foenix Retro Systems.
These are selling for $275 and are set to start shipping in April, ordering info is: https://c256foenix.com/product/fnx1591/?v=7516fd43adaa
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Topic starter
Posted : 15/03/2023 2:56 pm
Also
https://www.tindie.com/products/jaystonian/commodore-1581-replica-disk-drive-with-jiffydos/
These are also sold as building kits and as just a circuit board if you want to rebuild an existing one.
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Posted : 28/05/2026 11:56 pm
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@codetsu A great find, the price is actually so not normal and a fair! 😉
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Topic starter
Posted : 29/05/2026 1:28 am
Does anyone know someone with experience with these inexpensive drives? I’m very suspect of something this inexpensive….
-Sutehk
Posted : 29/05/2026 5:36 am
Does anyone know someone with experience with these inexpensive drives? I’m very suspect of something this inexpensive….
-Sutehk
They are not floppy drives. They are USB drives. Like the GoTek for the Amiga. I wouldn't waste any money on them in my opinion..
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Posted : 29/05/2026 9:04 pm
I don't know why the price is so low,
I paid 120€ for a remade main board 1581 and parts I would build 4 of them. adv. show same main board.
The ad has two different versions with a disk drive (which probably increases the price) and the second picture is apparently a Gotec disk drive emulator.
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Posted : 30/05/2026 3:11 pm
- My mistake, they do come with floppies for an additional price. Not bad if you ask me.
Bucko
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Wrong Number ]I[ BBS - wn3.wrgnbr.com:6400 (CNet Amiga BBS)
Wrong Number IV BBS - wn4.wrgnbr.com:3000 (Image BBS v3.0)
Wrong Number VI BBS - wn6.wrgnbr.com:6411 (ORIGINAL Wrong Number ][ Retro 1993 BBS)
The Time Warp BBS - (Centipede 128 Dual Line BBS)
twb.wrgnbr.com:6896 - Line 1
twb.wrgnbr.com:6897 - Line 2
Bucko's Den BBS - bdn.wrgnbr.com:6800 (Excelsior! BBS For the Amiga) 1 of only 3 known Excelsiors!!
Posted : 30/05/2026 3:42 pm
I bought a 1581 replica from Bitbinders – you can find them on Google. They also have a two-drive version. The 1581 replica can use both HD and DD diskettes. Of course, it's only 800 KB, but HD diskettes can still be found here and there. And it has JiffyDOS on board.
Works very well... but be warned: The case is 3d printed and you can see it...
Posted : 01/06/2026 10:40 pm
I have had really good results with the FD-4000 reproduction drive the GFD-4000 it has all the capability of an original CMD FD-4000 but with a Gotek that takes a USB drive and it recognizes all the file types.
| Format | Extension | Description | Capacity / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| D81 | .d81 |
Standard 1581 format | 3.5" DD (double density) |
| D1M | .d1m |
CMD Native format | Native partitions |
| D2M | .d2m |
High Density format | HD (high density) |
| D4M | .d4m |
Extra-High Density format | ED (extra density) — FD-4000 signature feature |
It is a bit pricey but the ED file type support without having to find physical ED disks that still work opens up a lot of storage possibilities.
-Sutehk
Posted : 02/06/2026 10:12 am