Re: Parallel interface for SCSI ZIP || AND THE OTHER WAY??

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From: Michael Schuster
Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 23:02

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In article <4eau44$5g7@rks1.urz.tu-dresden.de>,
vII <muehle@ptprs21.phy.tu-dresden.de> wrote:
>
> I wanted to ask the same question, but now I realize, that it's possible,
> but as expensive as to buy both versions of the ZIP-drive. 

This is correct. It only makes sense if you have other SCSI devices to
use, or some other special situation. 

> Now I've heard, that the PP-ZIP basically is a SCSI-ZIP with an adaptor or bridge
> to the PP. Would it be possible to access the SCSI part directly ( without
> much additional costs)? 

Absolutely not; it's all integrated into the electronics of the interface
board. TThere is no accessible SCSI bus on the PP ZIP ... people have
tried.

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Mike Schuster       |        schuster@panix.com | 70346.1745@CompuServe.COM
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Date: 27 Jan 1996 18:02:45 -0500
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