As a counterpoint, pre-assembled FPGA dev boards with enough free cells to implement a SCSI host controller + simple microcontroller start at around $50, you'll have to find one that can drive 5v logic (or you'll need to graft on some external circuitry), and it also might be hard to find a cheap one that has enough free I/O pins for the job. (SCSI to SDcard in serial mode... probably not a problem, SCSI to parallel IDE? Problem.) Once you have the design down and can churn out a finished board then the limitations of the dev boards become less important, but realistically you'll probably have to find a mail-order sweatshop that'll do the soldering for you instead of just selling bare boards. I know some people can solder fine-pitch QFPs by hand but I doubt it's *anyone's* idea of a good time.
Post #12 by Gorgonops
| Source Forum | 68kMLA |
|---|---|
| Category | Hardware |
| Post Date | Wed, 14 Nov 2012 - 00:55 |
| Original URL | https://68kmla.org/bb/threads/scsi-to-ide-z-80-conv-prototype-looking-for-a-project-lead.26545/ |
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