Re: Using "Modern Components" on Apple Computers?

["Robert C." <robc638killspam@sympatico.ca>]

"The Wizard of Oz" <wizard@emeraldcity.gov> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 01 Mar 2005 14:53:28 -0500, Robert C. wrote:
>
> > "The Wizard of Oz" <wizard@emeraldcity.gov> wrote in message
> > pan.2005.03.01.19.13.07.414826@emeraldcity.gov">news:pan.2005.03.01.19.13.07.414826@emeraldcity.gov...
> >> On Tue, 01 Mar 2005 13:21:27 -0500, Robert C. wrote:
> >>
> >> > I was wondering if there was a way of using modern components such as
> > Hard
> >> > Drives, Zip Drives, 3.5" Floppy Drives on the Apple ][+ computer?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks
> >> > ~Robert~
> >>
> >> Short answer... Each will work.
> >>
> >> Detailed answer... You need to find the appropriate controller first.
> >>
> >> Later
> >> Mike
> >
> > OK, where do I find the controllers to do such a task?
> >
> > ~Robert~
>
> Hmmm... I thought the others would be more specific.
>
> Generally hard drives and zip drives can be connected with SCSI cards.
> The two types in common usage are the Apple SCSI card (the rev C or newer
> is always a good choice) or the Ramfast. Either of these should do. If you
> have a SCSI card you can use Mac compatible storage. There is also talk
> about connecting IDE (PC) hard drives and Flash drives to the Apple. I
> don't know if either of these will work with a ][+. Then again I haven't
> asked... If they will work then these will be your best bet for modern
> equipment. As to where to find them, ask a specific question such as
> "Where can I buy an IDE controller card for my ][+?" in a new thread. Some
> of the people making these devices should respond.
>
> Options to connect a 3.5 drive to your computer are to say the least
> harder to find. I used to have a Universal Disk Controller card at one
> point. It did the trick for my Unidisk (which is still connected to a Mac
> Plus). Apples Superdrive card may work with a ][+. It was initially
> designed so the GS could access 1.44MB floppies. Don't get confused with
> the Mac Superdrive which is completely different. Other cards may be
> available, but I am unaware of them. There are a couple of friendly people
> here selling hardware. If they can't help then check e-bay.
>
> Later
> Mike
>
>

Anyone familiar with St�phane Guillard's Apple II IDE/ATA interface
(http://s.guillard.free.fr/Apple2IDE/Apple2IDE.htm)? The circuit is simple
enough, but I wonder about the fact that there is absolutely no controller
or ROM built into the the circuit to control the drive at all.

~Robert~