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Re: [emax] Re: 6 SCSI kits available

2009-08-03 by Donnie Smooth

Please remove me from this mailing list please!!!
-----Original Message-----
Date: Monday, August 03, 2009 2:58:46 pm
To: emax@yahoogroups.com
From: Elk Latham <elk_latham@...>
Subject: Re: [emax] Re: 6 SCSI kits available

 The Emax SCSI interface is for Hard drives only. 


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From: dmitri <babyd_lhp@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 3, 2009 10:20:46 AM
Subject: [emax] Re: 6 SCSI kits available

  
Hi 
i recently found an apple g3 tower.
is there a way to use it via scsi with my emax?
d

--- In emax@yahoogroups. com, "rpcfender" <rpcfender@. ..> wrote:
>
> Hi Ted
> I have a Emax I with the board 
> Version 2
> revision C
> There is no 5380 
> IC 13 is IP255
> IC 49 is IP344
> 
> Can I upgrade my Emax?
> Do you have kit left?
> What wiring is needed?
> 
> Thanks
> Royce
> 
> --- In emax@yahoogroups. com, Ted Summers <djtbs1@> wrote:
> >
> > Add SCSI capability to your Non-SCSI Emax 1.
> > 
> > I currently have 6 kits available.
> > Emax logic PCB Rev (version) 2 and 3 can be upgraded. Rev 1 boards cannot be
> > upgraded.
> > 
> > A rev 3 board will require no modifications of the logic board.
> > A rev 2 board needs modified.
> > 
> > Each set of chips will be tested in my Emax to verify operation prior to
> > shipping.
> > 
> > Kit includes:
> > IP379a PAL
> > SCSI Capable EPROM (boot prom)
> > AM5380PC SCSI Controller
> > 28-pin socket for the EPROM
> > Wire-wrap wire for the necessary modifications.
> > 50-pin SCSI internal ribbon cable (non-terminated) .
> > HD-capable Emax OS disk (either SE or Non-SE... please specify when ordering
> > in your paypal comment).
> > 
> > Each kit is $50.
> > 
> > Shipping in the US is USPS priority mail. Up to two kits is $7.25 for
> > shipping.
> > International Shipping varies.
> > 
> > I take paypal. djtbs1 (at) gmail.com
> > 
> > The kit does not include-
> > HARD DISK /SCSI Drive
> > "external SCSI adapter board" / or external connector- but external
> > connectors are readily available from many sources (ebay or online).
> > A mounting plate to mount the HD (make one from sheet metal or steel, etc) -
> > or a 5 1/4 to 3 1/2 in drive bay converter kit / rails may work for this
> > purpose also.
> > A power splitter - I am not including this as I have different reports as to
> > whether this is needed for all emax.
> > Some Emax units already have a power cable for a hard drive. Both of my Emax
> > did.
> > 
> > This kit has been successfully used with:
> > SCSI Zip
> > SCSI Compact Flash
> > SCSI hard drive
> > IDE CF (works via an ACARD SCSI bridge adapter..... )
> > 
> > The modifications are not extremely complicated.
> > You need to be reasonably skilled with a soldering iron to perform the
> > modifications.
> > I am not responsible for failed modifications to your logic board.
> > 
> > If you are in doubt as to whether you can successfully install the kit, I
> > will install the kit onto the Emax logic board for $100 +shipping
> > 
> > Installation available currently in the US only (for the time being, this
> > may change).
> > 
> > This includes:
> > SCSI chipset kit
> > Installation Labor
> > Verification of floppy and SCSI boot.
> > OS Floppy
> > Internal SCSI cable.
> > 
> > Installation for Emax Rev 2 boards only.
> > 
> > Working boards only.
> > 
> > Upon receipt of an Emax board, I will test that the board boots and appears
> > to work properly.
> > If the board does not succeed boot test, I will send it back and not attempt
> > installation.
> > In that event, money would be refunded minus the return shipping cost.
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Ted Summers
> > Springfield, OR USA
> > 
> > 
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>




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