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I just bought an eSATA external hard drive that uses that special power connector. I've been taking it to LAN parties and having to bring its power cable is very annoying. Is there any kind of PCI bracket with the eSATA power connector on it that I can get? Cause I've looked all over and can't find one. I've found eSATA cards with the power connector on it, but I just want the connector.
Thanx,
-Indybird
I'm not sure this what you need, but here it is anyway.
find it here:
http://www.satacables.com/
Oh wait, you wanted just a bracket?
If so, same place
Your talking to power your hard drive right? I have an external as well.. and thats the problem I have. Its annoying that ITS SO CONVIENT to plug the esata into the back of your computer.. but then you have to find a power outlet for your external as well...
is that what you are talking about??
-SF
yes thats exactly itQuote:
Originally Posted by SnowFire
I want to find a PCI bracket with the eSATA power connector that I can connect a molex to.
Maybe it's time to mod something...
yes but I don't even know where to find the connector (or connector info) to make a mod :(Quote:
Originally Posted by sgtm
Hmmm...
I'll have to think on how you will be able to do this... I'm sure there is a way though. Hopefully something will come to me...
Can you link me to the product you have? Or post a picture or something?
anyone else have any idea's on how to do this?
-SF
Couldn't you just use the cable in the pic I posted earlier and make a connection on the computer with a free molex from the PSU? I have no experience with eSATA so I don't know if the connections are different, but that seems like it should work.
How well does this whole eSata thing work I have heard of it and the concept but not seen it in action.
Well... with my external... you just put in the PCI bracket and then connect the sata to the motherboard and then you plug in your external to the bracket. Its basically an extension cord with a built in PCI bracket.
-SF
Oh cool. So you just have normal sata drive externally ok nice.
I already have an eSATA connector on my I/O panel. I'm looking for some sort of PCI bracket that has the eSATA power connector on it.
Thanx,
Indybird
Indybird,
Can you post a pic of your eSATA power cable connector so I can see what it looks like? I'll bet there is an elegant solution here.
Here is a schematic of the eSATA power connector.
It would be really easy to hook up via molex, but I don't know of anywhere I could get that kind of connector.
Any Ideas?
Thanx,
Indybird
Oh hell yeah, that would be very easy. It's just an S-video connector. So that power connector is on the back of your drive and you need a similar connector for your PCI slot yes? You could easily buy both a cable and female fitting, drill a hole in an unused slot or anywhere really, then correctly wire it to a molex and you're in business. As a matter of fact, I actually have one already built. Let me go see if it's still in my box-o-****e.
This is what you need isn't it?
yes! yes! yes! wow, where did u get that!?Quote:
Originally Posted by jdbnsnThis is what you need isn't it?
i think he made it,
am i wrong ?
To be honest with you I have no idea. It has been in my box-o-****e for years and I always kept it because it looked like it may be useful some day. Damn, I'm like nostradamus of something... HeHe. PM me your address and I'll send it to you.
Jon
This is some real community spirit here. That was a really nice thing to do Jon! Haven't seen someone this passionate since xmastree sent me the touchpad from a laptop because he though i'd have fun playing around with it!
I'll probably find a use for it...someday! If i can find the time to mod anything!
-Dave
No biggie really, it's not been of any use to me for the last several years and it seems to be highly coveted by him. By the way, did you ever get yourself a PDA to work into the whole Integration Project?
No...i keep meaning to make an announcement about the Integration project. Not a good one really...
-Dave
Uh oh...
Please do.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveW
Wow, I really appreciate it but my Dad is one of those people who thinks everyone on the net is a "predator" (I don't). If I got a box from someone I don't know, he'd be pissed.Quote:
Originally Posted by jdbnsn
I really appreciate the help, I'll have to look for something like that, or make my own!
Woah, I just realized that's not an s-video connector its a PS/2 connector. I got a million dead mobos I could get one from, ill have to try that.
should I wire it like this?:
sorry for the crappy paint schematic
thanx,
indybird
Good call, I should have picked that up but just glanced at it and though S-vid. Yeah you should be able to get these anywhere. Show us what you come up with when it's done.
Is that schematic I made ok?
sorry im a little impatient, I just want to get it made.
looks fine to me, as long as that schematic beneath the PS2 pic you posted is specific for your drive.
If you find one of those indybird (or anyone else) Please post it! lol I would love to have one of those babies!
What would you even call that? I bet the have one at newegg somewhere... Ima going go look now! ^^
-SF
Gah, well here is a cruddy one that is pricey as well. Maybe you can take something useful from the information on this page somewhere so I'll post it anyways...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815123016
http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-ESATA-...&s=electronics
I also found this....
http://icydock.com/2006/10/new-mb559-esata-bracket.html
-SF
Where can you get that?Quote:
Originally Posted by SnowFire
lol
I DON'T KNOW!
I've been looking EVERYWHERE and can't find any products from them on any website that is even close to that! lol It's really annoying because its pretty much perfect. I think it's an idea for a future product or something... but I bet if one of us emails them they could give up more information.
-SF
