I had to do it...... Zip 100 in a Mac Portable :)

[uniserver]

Using the cable I just got done making.

boots to a speedy 6.0.8

here are the pictures:

 

[markyb86]

is this going to be a sleeper? (I mean when you button it up will the unsuspecting eye know of it?)

And awesome by the way!

 

[uniserver]

thanks man.

oh yeah, the cover fits right over it.

the drive being a zip shuts its self down when not being accessed, so I disable HD sleep from the CP.

the power consumption is questionable, Conner is 250ma@12vdc - 275ma@5vdc

Zip drive is .8a Max @ 5vdc

so i guess if your 12v boost regulator is weak in your back-lit portable, this zip would be a great choice for you.

 

[Trash80toHP_Mini]

Got Jaz? }

 

[Anonymous Freak]

T'would be awesome if you could find the "second floppy" cover, and modify it so that it is a dual-slot Portable.

 

[uniserver]

I agree

or maybe if i was really careful, I could slot the cover.

1. I do not have any Japanese saws

2. I might not have the Trained level of precision that trash80 has.

 

[Trash80toHP_Mini]

:lol: You only need skillz for working with contoured/complex/crazy surfaces. Anybody can make a jig for flat panel work like that to use with a collar setup on a router table, that's Norm's New Yankee Delta Tool Depot methodology.

Heck, I think I'm going to set that up here to do some Zip and Jaz bezel openings . . .

. . . among other projects. }

 

[Bunsen]

If you're making new holes, cut out less than you need, and then file it back

 

[uniserver]

do you think I should make a slot?

I'm almost seriously considering it.

 

[Juror22]

Very Nice work - I vote for the slot.

 

[CelGen]

How often do you think you will be removing the disk?

I say leave it inaccessible.

 

[uniserver]

Good point.

 

[techknight]

i wouldn't do anything unless you get a spare cover. Hack up the spare cover, and you can take it back to stock if needed. Thats my 2 cents.

 

[markyb86]

maybe get olePigeon to print you a new cover :-D