Jim, I used a Y-adapter that you should be able to get at any electronics store (radio snack). I soldered in a DPST (double pole single throw) switch on the red and yellow (5V and 12V, leave the black wires alone) on one of the connectors (the other ends up being a spare). Plug the switched connector to your drive and you should be able to 'mount' it with your favorite utility (fwb mounter, scsi probe, drive setup) and make sure you drop it in the trashcan before you power it down. I built this setup when I had only one computer and my kids wanted to play games. I turned off my drive so they couldn't mess with my files.
You will need a location to put the switch (near the drive unless you have extra wire length). I would suggest a blank drive bezel (If your drive is 3.5inch, get a 3.5 to 5.25 adapter and mount it in a spare 5.25 slot and put the switch on the cover plate). If you cannot find a DPST, a DPDT will work fine (you just won't use all the connections on the switch). If you need more specifics, let me know. Greg >Hey Gang: > >Is it possible to power up & Power down drive #2 Independently at >my convenience? > >If so, how would I have to set up my machine to do this? > >Jim Lunceford Wildomar, CA -- -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
