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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: doctorq on July 13, 2008, 10:59:23 PM

Title: A task for the soldering masters
Post by: doctorq on July 13, 2008, 10:59:23 PM

Hi,

can anyone help me out with the following?? I need someone to replace the 44 pin male connector on a IDE->CF adapter to a female 44 pin female. The catch is that the 44 pin connector must be a the bottom of the CF card adapter and there must be approx. 2 cm from the connector up to the card.

I can already hear the questions; what should I use it for?? An A600. The idea is to have the CF card adapter going above the accelerator, so I will have no need for IDE cables.

Can someone solder such a thing for me? If so, get it touch with a price :-)

Title: Re: A task for the soldering masters
Post by: alexh on July 13, 2008, 11:00:57 PM

Surely cheaper to buy a new one for £7?? (http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?sofocus=unknown&sbrftog=1&dfsp=3&catref=C6&satitle=cf+amiga&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&sadis=200&fpos=OX110AX&ga10244=10425&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&seller=1&sass=yingstar_com&fsop=3%26fsoo%3D2)

Where in the world are you?

Title: Re: A task for the soldering masters
Post by: doctorq on July 14, 2008, 09:52:50 AM

Well, it doesn't have the needed clearance from the connector to the cf card (2 cm) so these are a no go. Unless there is an extension somewhere??

Title: Re: A task for the soldering masters
Post by: InTheSand on July 14, 2008, 10:49:07 AM

Hi,

You can also get these with pins (so you continue to use the short 44-way IDE cable and plug that straight in). I just bought a couple here with the intention of using them with an Amiga and an Acorn Archimedes. Both previously had (now-dead!) 2.5" drives connected via short cables.

Both the pins and the type shown above should be available for the same price. The ones I got were NZ$7 each (less than GBP 3.00)

 - Ali

EDIT: try here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CF-to-2-5-44-Pin-IDE-hard-drive-adapter-card-HDD-in-UK_W0QQitemZ290245052005QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290245052005&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318)!

Title: Re: A task for the soldering masters
Post by: doctorq on July 14, 2008, 11:27:28 AM

I already have cables, the point is I want to avoid using them.

The point is that the CF adapter should be above the accelerator, so the socket should hold the adapter in place.

Title: Re: A task for the soldering masters
Post by: Ideal on July 14, 2008, 05:23:32 PM

I think you should rather attempt a connector riser.
Use two male 2.5" pin sets, and stick then in either side or a female. Then get the correct angled CF adapter and off you go.