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Conference hydra::amiga_v1

Title:	AMIGA NOTES
Notice:	Join us in the NEW conference - HYDRA::AMIGA_V2
Moderator:	HYDRA::MOORE

Created:	Sat Apr 26 1986
Last Modified:	Wed Feb 05 1992
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	5378
Total number of notes:	38326

2318.0. "Cheapest HD-Interface Available" by FRAIS5::ISTURM () Fri Mar 03 1989 07:47

    Hey all you add-on and expand your Ami freaks.
    
    Here in germany is a Mag. called C't ( Computer technik ) which
    sometimes offers very interesting Hard and Software Projects.
    
    One of the last ones ( special for Amiga ) was a cheap ( very Cheap
    ) Interface for Harddisks to A500/1000/2000.
    
    So , what do they offer and what will be the cost:
    
    Driver Software  20 DM = 15 $
    
    Adapter PCB      20 DM = 15 $  ( without IC's )
    
    Ext.Port Adapter 20 DM = 15 $
    
    This allows you to build you HD-IF by your own , adding 3 IC's
    on the adapter PCB , adding an OMPTI 5520 MFM or 5527 RLL
    Controller , Power Supply and Cover in the very Cheapest way 
    I've seen Until now.
    
    So , what I want to tell is : I ordered just an Adapter and the
    Software.. ( now waiting to get it ) and I offer to post 
    all the Details in this Conference , which means :
    
    1. brief description
    2. Software driver
    3. Layout of Circuits
    
    If are enough interests from any readers of this Notesfile i will
    translate the Infos from german to english ( as good as i can do...
    )
    And when i received the rest , Upload SW to WJG: Norse"":: or anybody
    who likes to get it.
    
    As the first test in this Mag are pointing out you can design neary
    every HD to use . e.g. RD 30/31/50/51/52/53 etc. etc.
    The SW will allow to set Number of Heads , tracks and so on.
    
    Still looking great , because this Mag. is the best I now.
    In the past they made several Super Projects ( 68010/68020 PAK for
    AtariST/Amiga ) other for the 'PeeCee' world , transputing and so
    on.
    
    So what I woul like to now , IS There any Interest ?
    
    Please let me know.
    
    Regards Ingo
    
    ( All-i-One ) Sturm.Ingo @NDL or @Frais

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
2318.1	Yes, count me in	COGMK::SNIDER		`Fri Mar 03 1989 08:25`	1

2318.2	me too!	AYOV28::ATHOMSON	C'mon, git aff! /The Kelty Clippie	`Fri Mar 03 1989 08:41`	1

2318.3	Count me too..	MLNCSC::MILOS	Milos Roberto TSC Milan	`Fri Mar 03 1989 10:39`	5
	Yes please, let us know the info!!! Thanks, Roberto.
2318.4	A Romanien in New York	HAMER::DRAGOMIRESCU		`Fri Mar 03 1989 10:41`	2
	count me too!!!!!!. thank's
2318.5	Sign me up	HARPO::WARD		`Fri Mar 03 1989 10:48`	1

2318.6	and me.	BARDIC::RAVAN		`Fri Mar 03 1989 11:51`	0
2318.7	careful of copyright (or other) laws	SAUTER::SAUTER	John Sauter	`Fri Mar 03 1989 12:47`	6
	I hate to say something contrary in the face of the enthusiasm in responses 1 through 6, but I must ask you not to post the software or instructions if they are copyrighted. I don't know what the law is in Germany, so I don't know if your law allows you to give away copies of a product you have paid for. If it doesn't, please don't! John Sauter
2318.8	Of course no Illegal act.	FRAIS3::ISTURM		`Mon Mar 06 1989 03:01`	16
	Well , John you are absolutely right. At the moment I know that the hardware part is freely distributable with the remark that it is based on ' C't Bastelei ' . Just waiting for the Software , Im not sure if there is any Copyright , if so i will do two things : 1. asking the mag. for getting allowed posting it on net 2. Or tell what are the Adresses to Order the Driver Software So we will not get in trouble.... Regards Ingo ( Just translating all the stuff for posting ... i think it will be here until 10.March )
2318.9	..Count me in..	WELSWS::FINNIS		`Tue Mar 07 1989 06:02`	11
	This Magazine sounds great I am very interested in any Hardware additions for the Amiga.. While we are on the subject, does anyone know of any projects in UK magazines.. Pete..
2318.10	Cheap Hard Disk I/F Help For UK RD52 Owner	KIRKTN::GHUTCHEON		`Tue Jun 25 1991 11:13`	21
	Is there any easy way of getting one of these PCBs in the UK. Or would it be just as easy to wire this on veroboard of some sort. I've got a hard disk and wish a simple way to build the interface, and a PCB would be best. Plus now ST-11M controllers are very cheap I could have a hard disk for �50. So if anyone has an interface built but have now upgraded please let me know. Plus I have read most if the Hard disk notes but did not come across all the details for a RD52 - mount list , cylinder allocation etc. so if someone could post them, I would appreciate the help. Thanks in advance - if anyone comes across this note Graeme + any other advice welcome
2318.11		TRUCKS::BUSSINK_E	Honey, I iconified the kids !	`Tue Jun 25 1991 11:38`	7
	Sorry Graeme this is not the answer to your question, but I want to sustain your Question, where could I get a cheap HD interface for RDxx disks. I already have an Trumpcard & 46mb Seagate disk. Erik :-) also in the UK (near Southhampton)
2318.12	Used 2090 or 2090A	ELWOOD::PETERS		`Tue Jun 25 1991 13:52`	9
	I don't know about the UK, but here in the US used 2090 and 2090A controllers are very cheap. I have seen them sold for $100 or less. Steve P. P.S. If your interested I could set-up a sale to the UK.
2318.13	Try 0257 472444	ARRODS::GOLDSTEIN	Steve G DTN: 847-5416/5455	`Tue Jun 25 1991 16:39`	11
	Use could always try a SCSI to ST506 MFM or RLL controller... Try Third Coast Technologies (in the U.K.) 0257 472444 and ask for Jason Miller (tell him Steve Goldstein recommended you) Jason sells Adaptec A4000 (MFM) and A4070 (RLL) approx 50 to 75 U.K.pounds Steve G
2318.14	MAKEHD.ZOO	PEEVAX::LAWSON		`Wed Jun 26 1991 03:45`	13
	RE: .10 Get hold of MAKEHD.ZOO (or LZH...not sure what I called it) off TAPE::. In there you will find a mountlist and construction details for an RD52 based project. Suggest also DIR/TITLE = CHEAP or HD or HARD etc. etc Lots of notes on this and related subjects. Happy soldering. Glenn