digitalfiend@vax1.acs.udel.EDU (Scott D Palmer) (07/29/89)
In my quest to construct a homebrew hard drive, I've come to the conclusion that I'l use a Seagate ST277N-1 drive unit. Now, does anyone have recomendations for what kind of case to get ? I've heard that Tulin A-Hive cases are about the most popular, but I seem to read messages from time to time about people upset with the "cheap" constructionof the case...mainly the power switch.....any comments from A-Hive owners ?
prl3546@tahoma.UUCP (Philip R. Lindberg) (08/02/89)
From article <4066@udccvax1.acs.udel.EDU>, by digitalfiend@vax1.acs.udel.EDU (Scott D Palmer): > Now, does anyone have recomendations for what kind of case to get ? I have a Tulin A-Hive case. > I've heard that Tulin A-Hive cases are about the most popular, but I seem to > read messages from time to time about people upset with the "cheap" > construction of the case...mainly the power switch.....any comments from > A-Hive owners ? I agree. The power switch is cheap. BUT that is not reason enough not to consider buying it. My solution was simple. I went to Radio Shack and bought a good power switch, drilled a hole in the front plate, and added it myself. (I also added better LED's.) The point I'm making is, there are other reasons for considering the case. It's well constructed. It has an excellent power supply, (enough for two drives too). The case is made from strong metal, (min. RF interference, etc.), which allows you to place the drive close to your monitor, or any thing else, without concern. And it's wired for a second drive. I think you need to evaluate what you want it to do for you and what you can do to make it that way. I think I have got a better case (now that I fixed it up) than I would have gotten had I bought the "best" case out there sold as is. Phil +---------------------------------------------------------+ | The Apple //'s will live forever!! | | Phil Lindberg snail mail: 13845 S.E. 131 ST | | INET: prl3546@tahoma.UUCP Renton, WA 98056 | | UUCP: ..!uw-beaver!ssc-vax!shuksan!tahoma!prl3546 | | Disclaimer: I don't speak for my employer (and I not | | sure they even know I exist....) | +---------------------------------------------------------+
tp@cbnewsm.ATT.COM (thomas.a.pierce) (08/10/89)
Okay, I (need and) can't find the A+ with the Homebrew HD article. I
believe that it was Dec. '88 (the only recent one I can't find). Is it ok to
photocopy (or FAX) pages of it now that it is discontinued?? If not, can
I get the back-issue? How? Where?
thanks in advance, (BTW: please post followups--don't mail them to me!)
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Network Comment: to #3962 by att!cbnewsm!tp@ucbvax.berkeley.edu Get in touch if you haven't found it yet. I have that issue and would be glad to mail you the pgs req'd. UUCP: crash!pro-generic!ernies ARPA: crash!pro-generic!ernies@nosc.mil INET: ernies@pro-generic.cts.com
digitalfiend@vax1.acs.udel.EDU (Scott D Palmer) (09/27/89)
I need to talk to someone who built their own HD with a GS.
I constructed one with a Seagate ST-296N drive and I'd like to discuss
interleave setting and other particulars. Any help will be greatly
appreciated.
thanks,
Scott Palmer
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