Emax

It's a gamble, but the group would very much appreciate it if you would do the test :-)
It all depends on the IDE/SCSI adapter board and IDE CF card board they have been using in that device...

Let us know :-) !

///E-Synthesist
--- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "dutchbeats" <dutchbeats@...> wrote:
>
> Oops i deleted my post(two posts below>>), but also was wondering if the
> cheaper cf reader
> <http://www.psism.com/psiiic.htm <http://www.psism.com/psiiic.htm> >
> also from psi will work. Also
> thinking about trying my mirage drive with it since the prev owner used
> his eps drive with it. Although everything must wait until the new lcd
> :( much appreciated though!
> 
> 
> 
> --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "esynthesist" <esynthesist@> wrote:
> >
> > Yes, sure: the SCSI kit from Ted, combined with the PCD-50B allows The
> Emax to boot from CF card.
> > Ted is also selling a small board which allows you to install a
> "laptop" sized floppy drive on top of the CF drive. Both of them
> together fit in the original floppy drive hole in the front panel.
> > I have this set up, but to be honest, I'm not using the floppy drive
> anymore :-)
> >
> > ///E-Synthesist
> >
> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "dutchbeats" dutchbeats@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks! I will buy a kit and floppy converter as soon as i fix the
> lcd and also will get that flash drive from psi. IC6 is empty and the
> boot ROM is 24-pin IP349 and IC49 is IP344. Time to start learning how
> to solder.
> > >
> > > Just curious, I don't mind booting from disk but can it be set to
> access the os from the flash for the functions? That's the main reason I
> want a flash drive so that it doesn't keep accessing the floppy while
> I'm using it.
> > >
> > > Cheers!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, Ted Summers <djtbs1@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Rev2 means it can be upgraded to SCSI, if it doesn't have it
> already (is IC6 by the SCSI connector populated? if not, you would have
> to get a kit).
> > > > Then you could add a CF drive.
> > > > You can get a PCD-50b here:
> > > > http://psism.com/scsi50band60b.htm
> > > >
> > > > You can get a replacement floppy or change to a slim floppy using
> a converter PCB....
> > > >
> > > > To replace the LCD, you remove the main logic and then the button
> panel PCB. You don't have to remove the keys, IIRC.
> > > >
> > > > The "red contraptions" are connectors that the LCD pins pass
> through.
> > > >
> > > > You don't have to solder that side, but will probably have to
> solder the pins onto the LCD for a "header".
> > > > The LCD display pulls off straight, not to the side or anything
> like that (ie- they don't clip together)
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > > Ted
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Oct 4, 2010, at 5:58 PM, dutchbeats wrote:
> > > >
> > > > ok i finally got one of these bad boys from the toronto kijiji and
> i just wanted to know if it's possible ever to use a cf card drive with
> it(it's a model 1000). the board versions are:
> > > >
> > > > PCU PCB: PC327 Version 2, Revision C
> > > >
> > > > Analog PCB: PC326 Version 3, Revision C (assembly revision b)
> > > >
> > > > Panel PCB: PC319 Version 1, Revision E (assembly revision e)
> > > >
> > > > it doesn't have a working disk drive so i have to get a new one
> and also there is no lcd screen since he accidentally broke it and then
> removed it when he replaced all the led lights(i did the research here
> and know which replacement to get from rs). otherwise it looks mint and
> i only paid $80!
> > > >
> > > > looks like replacing the lcd might be tricky since i think i'll
> have to remove the keys and a few other things to get at it. i noticed
> some weird red contraptions underneath where the lcd must be soldered
> and was wondering what they are. looks like some sort of clips or
> something... maybe i don't have to solder just stick the pins in and
> fasten the clips?(if in fact that's what they are)
> > > >
> > > > no more lurking for me! also glad to finally upgrade from my
> trusty mirage after 20 years of dedicated use, although i will still use
> it :)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
> > >
> >
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