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I had to do it...... Zip 100 in a Mac Portable :)
Posted by: uniserver on 2013-05-21 22:58:06
Using the cable I just got done making.

boots to a speedy 6.0.8

here are the pictures:

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Posted by: markyb86 on 2013-05-21 23:02:41
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!
Posted by: uniserver on 2013-05-21 23:11:50
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.
Posted by: Trash80toHP_Mini on 2013-05-22 07:11:55
Got Jaz? }🙂

Posted by: Anonymous Freak on 2013-05-22 13:01:11
T'would be awesome if you could find the "second floppy" cover, and modify it so that it is a dual-slot Portable.
Posted by: uniserver on 2013-05-22 13:23:53
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.
Posted by: Trash80toHP_Mini on 2013-05-22 16:29:08
: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. }🙂

Posted by: Bunsen on 2013-05-25 10:32:31
If you're making new holes, cut out less than you need, and then file it back 😉

Posted by: uniserver on 2013-05-25 17:11:01
😎 do you think I should make a slot?

I'm almost seriously considering it.
Posted by: Juror22 on 2013-05-26 14:34:49
Very Nice work - I vote for the slot.
Posted by: CelGen on 2013-05-26 15:09:47
How often do you think you will be removing the disk?

I say leave it inaccessible.
Posted by: uniserver on 2013-05-26 15:48:48
Good point.
Posted by: techknight on 2013-05-28 19:03:49
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.
Posted by: markyb86 on 2013-05-28 20:02:33
maybe get olePigeon to print you a new cover :-D

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