Adapter

[Clare Snyder]

ECMnut at aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 98-02-12 11:06:22 EST, you write:
> 
> <<
>  I have now read thru every catalog I have looking for a
>  IDE pc board header,  what's the trick.  I have found
>  at least 50 different alphabet phrased connectors,
>  headers, and not one IDE..  I want to do calpaks
>  without removing the proms.  Does anyone have a
>  Source, Phone Number, and Part Number?.   >>
> 
> The IDE is a 40 pin connector and will work.  You obviously
> need the male connector, and all IDE cables are fem.
> If you can't find a male ide connector (header),
> look for a 50 pin SCSI male connector.   Most computer
> cable houses could get you a SCSI ribbon cable with at least
> one male connector and one female, for under $15.
> 
> Another thing to try is the adapter cable for many internal tape drives.
> You know, the ones that connect to your floppy drive cable?
> Iomega. colorado, bla....  It has the ends you need.  male & female.
> HTH
> Mike V.
Not quite the right ends - floppies are NOT 40 pin, as IDE is. Only 34
pins - 6 too few.
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