Amiga 1200 and IDE channel!!!

[flaviosr]

Hi to all!!!

Quickly (more or less): :-)
* I was thinking about using the standard IDE channel of my A1200 with a standard IDE CD-ROM; :-D
* some limits in the type of CD-ROM (I mean may I also use a DVD-ROM, DVD-burner or whatever else)?
* the IDE channel accept two units, right?
* the most important question: is it possible to use a single cable in the standard A1200 (not towered) for two units (the internal HD and an "external" standard CD-ROM) using the same cable for data and power for both units?
* I was thinking in modifying the left side of the A1200 applying a simple port replicator... a 4pin standard power connector and the standard IDE data cable connector... and then a standard external CD-ROM in a plastic case! :-)

Bye and thank you

[flaviosr]

derringer3 wrote:
Hi!

Yes you can use any standard ide unit as a secondary drive, but probabply u need a 44pin to 40 pin adapter. However keep on mind that you probably can't write dvd disc with the internal ide port of a1200. Its simply lack of speed.

I have the same problem, so that's why i change to scsi. It has dma so don't use cpu, and about 10MB/sec transfer rate.  

Hi,

sounds right :-( ... this is a matter not to understimate! :-o
The IDE solution could be quick and cheap... but...
do you think the Amiga can bear the power needed for a 2.5" HD and a CD-Writer? I mean with the two units connected to the same cable connected to the only IDE channel in the A1200? So the IDE channel should power both units!!!

Bye and thank you

[flaviosr]

Mumble... mumble... the IDE solution in my standard case A1200 does not seem nice to look! :-|
I think I am going to look for a SCSI interface... :-o

Thanx... :-D