[Story part, you can skip this if you want]
I'd like to start working on some packages that relate to Zip drives
(ie, Zip rescue/install) however I've discovered a problem.. My
external SCSI connector seems to have been damaged. The damage
doesn't affect the card's internal connector or card operation, but
it does prevent me from using the external drive.
My Zip drive came with a 25 pin cable. My SCSI card has a HD-50
connector. I ended up having to pay $25 for an adapter. This
adapter makes what sticks out the back of the computer about 4
inches long with a heavy SCSI cable attached to the end. It's
damaged two cards' connectors now and I've determined in my own mind
that the HD-50 connector is too flimsy---which would explain why
people use centronics 50 or DB-25.. <g>
[What I need, please read this part]
At any rate, I need to be able to use the drive again. I've found
cables which will convert from the DB-25 of the Zip drive to a 50
pin male centronics quite affordably ($10 after shipping!) Now the
hard part is inside the machine. My ATX case has a popout that
should accomidate a 50 pin centronics connector. The internal 50
pin ribbon connector on the card is not in use.
What I need is a ribbon cable about 12 inches long with a female
50 pin centronics connector that can be mounted on the back of the
case and a 50 pin connector at the other end for the SCSI card.
Every external SCSI drive enclosure out there for 50 pin drives I
have seen has something like this on/in it. I cannot seem to locate
one without the enclosure to go with it and cannot solder one
together myself. Having a custom cable made in town will cost me a
minimum of $30, though I expect this would cost more because it's
for SCSI.
If you know where I can find one reasonably priced, please let me
know. I'd really like to regain the use of my SCSI card. All the
devices I'd connect to it save the Zip use Centronics 50 pin and are
external anyway.. Any help GREATLY appreciated!!
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