Re: Connecting an old IDE CD player

quoting:
>Hello people.
>
>I'd like to connect an IDE CD player to an OpenBrick NG.
>I can see IDE connector on the motherboard, but where do I
>draw the power from? Is there any documentation available for
>the NG motherboard?


Cdroms and 3.5" drives use both 5.1v and 12v.  The problem is the 12v.  O=
penbrick classics don't have 12v, and the NG probably doesn't either.  Yo=
u will have to supply the 12v from and external power supply.

Another option is an USB to IDE adapter.  The kit will come with a 12v po=
wer supply and everything you need to plug it into the USB port externall=
y. (the 5.1v is taken from the usb port)