usb to ide converter

timwatson19 · 04-13-2005, 12:26 PM

is there an easy and cheap way of building my own usb to ide converter?

Hellbreather · 04-13-2005, 01:46 PM

Why not just buy one of those they will cost about the same, even if they dont it saves you taking the time to build it yourself

**Praetor** · 04-13-2005, 01:53 PM

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Why not just buy one of those they will cost about the same,

Not really ... you can find junked IDE cables in dumpsters (free) and grab a USB cable for like $5 ...... course that requires a bit of wiring knowledge though.

For the cost of USB/IDE adaptors you should consider and enclosure ... casing protects the drive and also helps with the cooling

Hellbreather · 04-13-2005, 01:55 PM

I like the way you put (free) after mentioned getting something out the dump.

Yeah but if it's in the trash it might not work and be really shoddy.

Also if you are caught diving in dumpsters then you might get arrested and have to pay a lot more to get out of jail then it would just to buy one.

**Praetor** · 04-13-2005, 02:08 PM

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I like the way you put (free) after mentioned getting something out the dump.

It's true man. Universities and stuff junk stuff all the time. Hell I have 8 monitors i bought at their junk sales for like $5

(granted 5 of them work but thats better than none). Even if you dont, an IDE cable is like $2

timwatson19 · 04-18-2005, 08:29 AM

Does anyone know where I can get a wiring diagram?

dave597 · 04-18-2005, 12:33 PM

^^ www.google.com ?

I dont think this is going to work though.

Hellbreather · 04-18-2005, 01:40 PM

I still think making one out the trash will work.

Also I think Google will work as it rules the Internet page by page

Scrat · 04-18-2005, 02:14 PM

these sites may help... happy reading
http://www.beyondlogic.org/usb/usbhard2.htm
http://www.specsoftus.com/casestudie....0_IDE_IC1.pdf

Southy · 04-20-2005, 05:10 PM

I'm sure you would be able to buy one off ebay fairly cheaply too

04-13-2005, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
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04-13-2005, 01:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hellbreather Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 20 Posts: 736	I like the way you put (free) after mentioned getting something out the dump. Yeah but if it's in the trash it might not work and be really shoddy. Also if you are caught diving in dumpsters then you might get arrested and have to pay a lot more to get out of jail then it would just to buy one. __________________ There are 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary code, and those who don't Windows XP Pro Setup Intel Pentium 4 Processor - 3.2Ghz With HT Technology, 1024MB DDR RAM, 200GB SATA HDD, 40GB SATA HDD, Sound Blaster Live! 24 BIT!, Radeon 9800 PRO 256MB, Gigabit Ethernet Card

04-18-2005, 08:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
timwatson19 New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 14	Does anyone know where I can get a wiring diagram? __________________ 235W PSU AMD Sempron 2GHz 512 MB RAM 6GB HDD (2x 3GB) Win XP Pro 52x32X CD writer 16x DVD-ROM Onboard 64MB graphics card Onboard 5.1 surround sound (SiS 741GX chipset) 10/100 Mb/s LAN

04-18-2005, 12:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
dave597 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,012	^^ www.google.com ? I dont think this is going to work though. __________________ dual monitor 17" CRT and TFT amd athlon 64 3200+ ati 9600 pro 1 gig ram

04-18-2005, 01:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hellbreather Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 20 Posts: 736	I still think making one out the trash will work. Also I think Google will work as it rules the Internet page by page __________________ There are 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary code, and those who don't Windows XP Pro Setup Intel Pentium 4 Processor - 3.2Ghz With HT Technology, 1024MB DDR RAM, 200GB SATA HDD, 40GB SATA HDD, Sound Blaster Live! 24 BIT!, Radeon 9800 PRO 256MB, Gigabit Ethernet Card

04-18-2005, 02:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Scrat Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 26 Posts: 630	these sites may help... happy reading http://www.beyondlogic.org/usb/usbhard2.htm http://www.specsoftus.com/casestudie....0_IDE_IC1.pdf __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3500+, GigaByte GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Ltd Ed. ATI Radeon GeCube 256Mb 9600XT, Compro DVB-T300 Dig/Analog TV Card 2x 1GB, 2x 512Mb DDR CL3 400Mhz PC3200 - Dual Channel WD 120Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB, WD 80Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB Excel 108Mb Wireless PCI, WinXP Prof. Samsung CD-R/RW 52-32-52, Samsung DVD 16x reader, LG DVD MultiBurner Benq 17" FP71E 12ms LCD, Logitech LX700 K&M, Logitech G25 Racing Wheel, Logitech Z-5400 FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND!! Team 44358

04-20-2005, 05:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Southy Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 231	I'm sure you would be able to buy one off ebay fairly cheaply too

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