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[maxisp]

But I want to build it myself, not only to save money, but also because of my pleasure to electronics.

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

But I want to build it myself, not only to save money, but also because of my pleasure to electronics.

You aren't likely to save money, building it yourself is most likely to cost you a lot more. USB-IDE adaptors are fairly cheap these days.

Also, you should reply in the existing thread, and not start a new one.

 

[maxisp]

i eventually did reply in the original post but accidentally posted it a second time as a new thread.

How much are these converters, and do I need any kind of controller if I'd build it myself?

 

[pwollner]

they are abt $25...