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-==== What is the purpose of a Sync Sensor? ====+===== What is the purpose of a Sync Sensor? =====
  
 A sync sensor provides a consistent point of reference in a floppy drive that doesn’t have an index sensor. It does this by sending a signal whenever the spindle that spins the disk reaches a fixed rotational position. By tracking the amount of time between signal pulses, we can determine the rotational speed of the disk. And it also gives us the ability to keep the exact alignment of data across all of the tracks. A sync sensor provides a consistent point of reference in a floppy drive that doesn’t have an index sensor. It does this by sending a signal whenever the spindle that spins the disk reaches a fixed rotational position. By tracking the amount of time between signal pulses, we can determine the rotational speed of the disk. And it also gives us the ability to keep the exact alignment of data across all of the tracks.
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-==== How do I pick the correct Sync Sensor for my drive? ====+===== How do I pick the correct Sync Sensor for my drive? =====
  
 There are currently 4 models of sync sensors for various drives. Each is a different color in order to make it easier to identify. There are currently 4 models of sync sensors for various drives. Each is a different color in order to make it easier to identify.
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-==== How do I install a Sync Sensor? ====+===== How do I install a Sync Sensor? =====
  
  
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-==== How do I test that a Sync Sensor is working? ====+===== How do I test that a Sync Sensor is working? =====
  
 The Applesauce client software has a tool to help you with testing and the installation of sync sensors. Under the Drive menu, you can find the Sync Sensor Assistant. To use this, you will need to have your Applesauce plugged into your computer and your sync sensor connected to your Applesauce. The Beeper will emit a tone whenever it detects a magnet within sensor range, which is a few millimeters. This comes in very handy when installing your sensor as you can rotate the spindle back and forth to make sure that it is picking up the magnet consistently. After you have your drive closed back up after installation, you can run the Stability Validator that will run a longer test to make sure that it is working well. The Applesauce client software has a tool to help you with testing and the installation of sync sensors. Under the Drive menu, you can find the Sync Sensor Assistant. To use this, you will need to have your Applesauce plugged into your computer and your sync sensor connected to your Applesauce. The Beeper will emit a tone whenever it detects a magnet within sensor range, which is a few millimeters. This comes in very handy when installing your sensor as you can rotate the spindle back and forth to make sure that it is picking up the magnet consistently. After you have your drive closed back up after installation, you can run the Stability Validator that will run a longer test to make sure that it is working well.
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-==== How does a Sync Sensor work? ====+===== How does a Sync Sensor work? =====