A axro New Member Aug 31, 2009 #1 Is there a way to get the track number from an IDE CDROM Drive? The drive will not be connected to a computer. Just to a power source. I would think it's possible, but it may take more programming that I am willing to do. If it's simple that would be awesome.
Is there a way to get the track number from an IDE CDROM Drive? The drive will not be connected to a computer. Just to a power source. I would think it's possible, but it may take more programming that I am willing to do. If it's simple that would be awesome.
blueroomelectronics Well-Known Member Aug 31, 2009 #2 Nope you need a PC or some very fancy microcontroller software / hardware.
Nigel Goodwin Super Moderator Most Helpful Member Aug 31, 2009 #3 Well it doesn't need to be that 'fancy', there have been various examples on the net using a PIC16F877 to control a CD-ROM as an audio CD player, with the usual track functionality.
Well it doesn't need to be that 'fancy', there have been various examples on the net using a PIC16F877 to control a CD-ROM as an audio CD player, with the usual track functionality.
blueroomelectronics Well-Known Member Aug 31, 2009 #4 Of course any old cheap CD / DVD player will display the track number on its display.