Any leads on card readers for mpc 3000?

Anyone buy a bunch of these lately or have an idea where to get one besides ebay? thanks

IT's either Ebay or a computer store.

which computer store?

try your local used computer store. it won't be in comp usa...

Which card reader do you need SPECIFICALLY for the 3000? I'm still confused on this.

Do a search it's already been talked about.

http://www.mpc-forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=68300

This was a HUGE deal and u should have saw it already. lmao.

Anyway, here it is.

pcd 25 i think but I haven't had any luck finding one.

Lol, I actually responded to that thread more than once. Thanks Lamp. I was just under the impression there was more thanone you can use, and according to 3000LE there is with varying OS's, etc. But I wonder if he has tested all of these thoroughly, or if he's just shooting from the hip. Last thing I need is ordering crap that doesn't work, especially how none of these online computer doesn't take refunds.

jbplaya wrote:I was just under the impression there was more thanone you can use, and according to 3000LE there is with varying OS's, etc.

Yes ...... that is the case.

jbplaya wrote:But I wonder if he has tested all of these thoroughly, or if he's just shooting from the hip.

Tested thoroughly. ( BTW: Testing being WAY more than just annecdotal hooking up to an MPC3000 and seeing if it works )

The config that works.

Vailixi 3.50 OS ( as it has the work around code present to work with certain drive types )

Vailixi 3.50 multi sector transfer mode set to: OFF ( this is the part that makes the PCD-47B work )

Microtech PCD-47B with Firmware version 3.2 ( http://www.midicase.com/downloads/PCD47-m32.zip )

Jumpered to disable all except for the CF slot. ( RTFM that comes with the PCD-47B for more info )

Note ... PCD-47B devices are fickle and tricky to set up for the non tech-type.

They are also slower performers. ( about 9 times slower in worst cases on speed tests ).

Still, speed isn't the issue when you have a reliable storage mechanism and 9 times slower still puts the PCD-47B in a category of fast enough to use.

Shooting from the hip ? Not my style.

Although I understand that some visual examples of the device working may put to rest any doubt you may have.

jbplaya wrote:Last thing I need is ordering **** that doesn't work, especially how none of these online computer doesn't take refunds.

Where a PCD-47B is concerned.

Ask yourself these questions:

Do you know how to setup, use and trouble shoot the Microtech PCD-47B firmware re-programming tool ?

Do you know how to jumper the drive for programming mode ?

Do you know how to jumper the drive to enable/disable certain slots ?

I ask these questions because when purchasing a PCD-47B it is highly possible that the device will turn up with the incorrect firmware installed and a jumper config that needs adjusting.

So ..... suggestion, if you don't want to futz around with configuring a storage device.

Then hunt down a PCD-25 ... because they are a superior device in many ways. ( purchase of a working PCD-25 will minimise any demand for refund from an online supplier )

Cheers,

Rohan.

Found this card reader here:

http://www.amtron.com/reader/pcdtp220s.htm

Could this possibly work for the 3000?

-ORGNL- wrote:Found this card reader here:

http://www.amtron.com/reader/pcdtp220s.htm

Could this possibly work for the 3000?

These units need their coupled PCI based I/O card in order to work.

So with that in mind ...... NO they will not work with an MPC3000.

Rohan

I found some Spyrus drives as mentioned in one of your posts. I was wondering if the performance issues are still there for these drives under the new Vailixi OS? How much slower are the Spyrus drives? Thanks

denzekiel wrote:I found some Spyrus drives as mentioned in one of your posts. I was wondering if the performance issues are still there for these drives under the new Vailixi OS? How much slower are the Spyrus drives? Thanks

The SYRUS drives are made by MPL in Switzerland.

SPYRUS drives work a little slow too. ( single sector transfer mode for reliability, about 9 times slower in worst case scenarios )

The SPYRUS(MPL) drives were used in the development phase of Vailixi and the re-write of the SCSI protocol handler.

Depending on the model of SPYRUS drive ( full string from the unit base ) then it's firmware will need upgrading and an internal jumper may need shifting. ( I can assist with this )

I still use a SPYRUS with my MPC3000 on the test bench and am not too bothered by the speed drop.

Rohan.

thanks for your help