How do you SPlit the A1200's Floppy Power connnector?

[bbond007]

Hey guys
I just got a buffered IDE interface from Analogic computers. (dont know the name of it doesnt say and I cant get info) it has a Floppy type power connector with cable, but my a1200 obviously is using the floppy power for the floppy? Is there a y splitter cable or something so I can power both? Is it safe?  TIA

You just need as floppy drive power splitter cable. I was unable to find one for the smaller plugs, but i know i have seen them...

what i did with mine it to cut the existing cable and i spliced it together part of another connector with wire nuts then i epoxied the wirenuts closed so they would never come off.

I do this so i can run my IDE->SATA converter and there really is no problem with such a low-power item.  

If you were drawing too much power through from the connector you could burn a trace on your motherboard, but most likely the damage would be repairable by someone with soldering skills.

[bbond007]

Ok interesting. I'm using a compact flash card. Is that good since it  has low power requirements?

You will be fine... Just don't do something like power a 3.5" HD off it or something.

Its nice that you found the pre-made cable!

If you are really worried you can remove motherboard and solder a power connector underneath where the main molex connector brings the power in. I did that on a A500.

[bbond007]

Hey guys
I just got a buffered IDE interface from Analogic computers. (dont know the name of it doesnt say and I cant get info) it has a Floppy type power connector with cable, but my a1200 obviously is using the floppy power for the floppy? Is there a y splitter cable or something so I can power both? Is it safe?  TIA

actually. now that i think about it, you really lucky because you actually an order placed with Analogic computers and received the item without going completely insane. With that kind of luck you don't need to worry about burning out a trace, you'll be fine!