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Re: EMAX II Slim Floppy + CF Drive (Thank You Ted!)

2009-02-22 by jammie.emma

--- In emax@yahoogroups.com, Brooks Mosher <brooksmosher@...> wrote:
> i went onto the startech site but could not find the scsi cf drive
there is only ide interface ones what product number is your item

jammie


> do you install your CF reader in the Emax II rack?  if so, does it
fit fine
> in the chassis slot without having to make it wider?  i ended up
getting a
> Zip100 drive which i haven't put in yet for various reasons, one of
which
> being that it's just a little bit wider than the 3.5" cutout slot of
my Emax
> rack.
> 
> i did get the slim floppy put in and working (thanks to Ted of
course) only
> to find out my Emax is not playing the full 8 voices which only
means more
> problems...  so i'm at a stand still until i find out *somehow* if
it's a
> replaceable part or the E-chip.  i almost feel like i should just
pony up
> the money for another Emax and use the one i have now for spares...
> 
> Anyways, here's a pic of my Emax with the slim drive installed in
(sorry for
> the bad quality, my camera's battery died before i had a chance to take
> better pics).  no mods (like you) were done to mount the drive - i
simply
> took some silicone (glue for aquariums) and glued it to the top of  the
> chassis.  ha...  works fine being that the slim floppy is lightweight -
> although i wouldn't trust it going out to a gig or out of my bedroom
> studio...  ;)
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Brooks
> 
> 
> PS - just want everyone to know that Ted is THE MAN - he has been
selflessly
> giving, making up these SCSI kits, slim floppy converter, etc., and
> answering multiple questions i have asked him...  THANKS TED!!!!!
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 8:46 PM, pauldays1 <pauldays1@...> wrote:
> 
> >   The CF drive is a Startech.com drive, after PC Connection not
wanting
> > to use my credit card for purchase (stating I am not one of their
> > customers, and I am), I searched and found the DELL carries this.
> > Also they have the best price, 28.63! cheaper than even at the
> > manufactures site (volume people). I have a friend @ Dell, so you can
> > order it through him:
> >
> > Lucas_Hayaux@... <Lucas_Hayaux%40Dell.com>
> > (800) 289-3355x 9460475
> >
> > Tell him Polibio Diaz says Hi, LOL.
> >
> > PS-Remember to get 2 IDE cables.
> >
> >
> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com <emax%40yahoogroups.com>, "Julian"
> > <jujulilianan@> wrote:
> > >
> > > so.... what CF drive did you use, and where did you get it?
> > > :-)
> > >
> > >
> > > thanks,
> > >
> > >
> > > julian
> > >
> > > On Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:19 +0000, "pauldays1" <pauldays1@>
> > > wrote:
> > > > Hello Board,
> > > >
> > > > Well after my EMAX IIs Disk Drive failed, I searched in here for
> > > > solutions, and I must really really give major kudos to Ted
Summers,
> > > > he is a awesome asset to our Emax Group.
> > > >
> > > > I was getting ready to get a Disk Drive from Route 66, after
failing
> > > > to modify a Sony Drive. Since I also wanted some mass storage
(albeit
> > > > SCSI Hard Drive) I decided to do Teds' mods.
> > > >
> > > > Easy as pie, works like a charm!
> > > >
> > > > I did do somethign different. I didn't modify anything, no
brackets,
> > > > nothing. I used double sided tape, installed the CF Drive upside
> > > > down. The install looks original! If you send me emails, I can
sent
> > > > some pics!
> > > >
> > > > PS- One has to go out and buy the IDE cables (2) and an extra "Y"
> > > > adapter for the power.
> > > >
> > > > Cheers,
> > > >
> > > > Paul
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
> > > >
> > > > http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > --
> > > http://bleepin.com
> > >
> > > --
> > > http://www.fastmail.fm - Does exactly what it says on the tin
> > >
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
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