Actually, this disk was perfectly okay - it had a stuck head, which is why it was open - I was running a disk-wide search in order to make the head move as much as possible. :)
After getting it to spin, and recovering the data, I simply ran seek operations (for instance, a search operation on the disk, or a scan and enumeration of all the files/directories on the drive) with it connected to the host computer. The R/W elements can actually move almost 3 times faster than the camera can record a full, progressive frame. So you can see a good bit of the motion, but there's still more!
sometimes reallocated sectors are stored on the outer RIM, i am SURE that is the case in desktop 3.5 drives
rimband123 1 year ago
Looks like alot of bad sectors. i can see from experience that the arm flicks to the centre to read the relocated sectors!
ScottieNiven 2 years ago
Actually, this disk was perfectly okay - it had a stuck head, which is why it was open - I was running a disk-wide search in order to make the head move as much as possible. :)
APOLAUF 2 years ago
What is the name of the music in this video ? It's a nice song !
Mag1cWind0w 3 years ago
I second that what is the name of this fine tune. And great video.
therealromster 3 years ago
It's "Winter" by Aril Birkha (some have it spelled "Brikha")
APOLAUF 3 years ago
winter by aril brikha i think
Messerschmitt262a2a 2 years ago
Just long enough to recover data! older ones last loger because data density is not as high.
rimband123 4 years ago
how long did it last opened?
rimband123 4 years ago
Probably somewhere between 30 and 40 minutes, I think, possibly a little longer.
APOLAUF 4 years ago
if you got a fan, keep it blowing at the disk so no dust gets under the heads or on any parts. It'll last longer also that way.
rootbrian 4 years ago
And the fan mast suck air from the clean room, of course...
BurBarBar 2 years ago
That's a sick frame rate, man. Sick.
osxdude 4 years ago
How did you get it do that?
hoaxer666 4 years ago
After getting it to spin, and recovering the data, I simply ran seek operations (for instance, a search operation on the disk, or a scan and enumeration of all the files/directories on the drive) with it connected to the host computer. The R/W elements can actually move almost 3 times faster than the camera can record a full, progressive frame. So you can see a good bit of the motion, but there's still more!
APOLAUF 4 years ago
cool movments and great music
rimband123 4 years ago
Glad you enjoyed it. :)
APOLAUF 4 years ago