Please don't purchase SCSI2SD clones from Artmix; They are non GPL compliant, unlicensed clones of SCSI2SD, and Artmix is and has been distributing modified firmware without providing their changes. They've been approached multiple times, and all they are willing to provide is the compiled, binary blob for the board, which in no way makes them compliant with the GPL. In response, they claim _we_ are violating the GPL, which is 100% wrong. Buyer beware. Don't believe me? Ask Michael McMaster, the creator.Thanks for the update (I was just about to pull the trigger on an ARTMix) and sorry for piling on. Happy to keep waiting knowing something is in the works.
In my experience, this is exactly what I did: plug the v.5.5 directly in the Mac and Apple IIGS scsi plug.Also, I'm probably missing something obvious, but wouldn't a DB25F make it easier to connect externally? Every DB25 SCSI cable I've ever seen ends in a DB25M unless you're imagining these be installed directly against the Mac sans-cable?
Normally, yes, but V5.5 is a "direct attach" style device, designed such that no cable is needed.Very nice! Good to know about Artmix's shenanigans. Long time OSS / GPL proponent, so they'll get none of my business. Only thing I like about their unit, however, is the included metal frame with horizontal threaded holes so no 3D printed or other custom mount is necessary.
Also, I'm probably missing something obvious, but wouldn't a DB25F make it easier to connect externally? Every DB25 SCSI cable I've ever seen ends in a DB25M unless you're imagining these be installed directly against the Mac sans-cable?
Regardless of your opinions of Artmix, below is the prototype interposer we developed to allow for the V5.5 PCB to be used as a 2.5" SCSI drive. With the male DB25 port installed as seen below, you can use the SCSI2SD both externally and internally, which has the potential to make provisioning significantly more straightforward.
Normally, yes, but V5.5 is a "direct attach" style device, designed such that no cable is needed.
@360alaska I'm also looking for SCSI2SD solutions for PowerBooks. You going to make some of your adapters available for purchase?
These are now available for purchase at https://store.inertialcomputing.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SCSI2SD-V5.5-2.5-inch
These are now available for purchase at https://store.inertialcomputing.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SCSI2SD-V5.5-2.5-inch