Re: HDD on CF-Slot

Enno "Gottox" Boland wrote:
> Hi!
>
> I wonder if it is possible to connect an hard disk drive to a compact
> flash slot.
> hx4700 uses the ide-module to get access to an Compact flash card. So
> the software part isn't a problem.
> Is it theoretical possible to build an adapter, or are there some
> needed pins dead?

CF cards can work as IDE devices or PCMCIA devices. If the hx4700 is
using ide-module, the card is working as an IDE device.

in this mode they are _pin compatible_ with IDE, however I expect you
wont be able to draw enough current for a mechanical disc (other than a
microdrive which is CF size anyway). you should be able to make an
adapter which simply supplies the needed +5V (or +5 and +12 if a desktop
device rather than a 2.5 incher...)

I have adapters that go from IDE to CF, the reverse _will_ work too.

good luck!
Received on Fri Aug 04 2006 - 18:11:53 EDT