The upgrade media | |
The internal EIDE ORB 2.2GB drive fits into the Z64 case. A trick to close the Z64 cover is to leave the Orb mounting screws loose and the drive door open. | |
The cheapest solution A long IDE cable and a Y power cable - With a male IDE plug, the cable outside the Z can be much shorter and devices are better pluggable. | |
An external 3.5" HD and ZIP Drive The Y power cable is connected to an external powersupply. | |
Pictures show DCDC converters to connect the 3.5" HD with the Z powersupply. This solution is to expensive and may not work in all cases. Get a powersupply with 12&5V (cheapest from old external PC devices -Tape,HD) replacing the Z powersupply, or an extra 12V powersupply for the HD only | |
The highend solution: A 3.5 removable tray for a 2.5 disk Visit www.ssi.com.tw and ask for a reseller in your region | |
My selfmade removable tray for a 2.5 disk With 50PIN SCSI Connectors. An adapter -below- from IDE 2.5 to IDE 3.5 is still needed | |
Two different commercial adapters for IDE 2.5 to IDE 3.5 connectors No active parts. Just wiring. |