Emax

Hi Ted,

Not sure if you have had the time to try this yet, but I just ordered the
items you suggested below and will be trying it out next week when the parts
arrive.

I'll be sure to let the list know how/if it works.

-Dave

On 10/7/07, ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:
>
>   I think many of us would like this option and so I am seriously
> thinking about taking a plunge here.
>
> Proposed Idea:
>
> Get a SCSI to IDE converter ($40 on ebay) - up to $80 off online stores
> Get a CF to IDE converter ($2-10$)
>
> Connect them and see if that combo of the two works.
> Has anyone tried this combo already and it not work?
>
> If so- say something. If not I will probably move forward with this
> later this week.
>
> Reasoning:
>
> These are easily available for anyone on the group that would like
> the ease of use now.
> The expense isn't that great, and you wouldn't have the concern of
> whether or not the used one off ebay worked, and also if used item is
> read-only.
>
> I have a standard pc floppy (modified circuit) with a bracket in my
> emax. I would keep the floppy in so I can add banks easily from the
> emax, etc....
>
> Think about it- no hard drive or zip drive to fail, only the flash
> (and availability of floppy)....
> I hear quicker bank loading time....
>
> All this sounds great. And there would be no extra holes, or card
> slots that aren't used, etc....
>
> Regards,
> Ted
>
>  
>


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