Abstract: A tape driving capstan comprises a hollow post (39) a capstan member (36) and a rotor (57,58) which extends radially of the capstan member within a housing (49). The rotor carries permanent magnets (59) and a stator winding (66) is disposed within the confines of the rotor.
Abstract: A tape loop sensing arm comprises an arm member (6) which carries a rotary guide (5), comprising a cylindrical guide member (74) mounted on a spindle (65) which pivots on an axle (64) aligned radially with respect to the axis of rotation of the arm member.