10 Mar
2001
10 Mar
'01
10:01 a.m.
Bit faster than the stock ibm scsi controller only
minus thing is no
bus mastering. Still perfect for slower machines. I happen to have
MCS-700 too and it was OEM version for IBM like yours also. What I
did was take this connector from old dead HD that uses snap in with
connector pins that goes through plate through holes. Like on any
Tandon and early WD stepper type. Exact same connector. Make a F-F
power cable on 1 pin to 1 pin. Add caps to the missing spaces
besides the power connector. Done.
I thought about doing that but don't have any toasted drives
with that style connector that they could donate. I'll have to keep
looking for one. The other thing is that I'd likely have to make a
special short SCSI cable due to the cramped insides of the P70. It'd
be great having a larger drive than the stock 121meg unit though, not
to mention easier to find replacements for.
Jeff
--
Collector of Classic Microcomputers and Video Game Systems:
Home of the TRS-80 Model 2000 FAQ File
http://www.geocities.com/siliconvalley/lakes/6757