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Claude × retrocomputing: emulating a QIC-117 tape drive

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Summary

A deep dive into emulating a QIC-117 tape drive using the 86Box emulator. The post covers implementing the drive, handling diagnostic commands and vendor codes, ROM disassembly, and creating emulated cartridges and pre-formatted tapes for digital preservation.

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