MPC2000XL CF Reader Upgrade: CHECKLIST!

Hi Guys,

Hopefully this will be my last post on this particular subject and I can finally get down to just using the damn thing without the limitations of these Zip disks.

After my research I have compiled this list of things I need to plug in a CF Reader (But not the expensive type from MPC Stuff)

1 Addonics ADIDECFB from http://www.aimtec.co.uk/addonics-online ... acket.html
1x Internal IDE Drive Power Cable from http://www.cimplespares.com/product.php/11310/0
1x Internal IDE ribbon Data Cable from http://www.cimplespares.com/product.php/11311/0
1x Sandisk 1GB ULTRA II SD CARD from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SANDISK-1GB-U ... 500wt_1413

I'm not sure about that card though, Looks like its too small? Is that everything I need? Are they the CORRECT compatible items?! I don't think I can take another failure! If someone that has done this could just check that I've got it right I'd be so so grateful..

Thanks DTD

You gave a link to CF card reader and SD card, that won't work

The ebay link shows a pic of a CF card, which will work.

3.5" drive bay metal

needs to be able to fit inside a floppy drive bay.

Damn, So which CF Reader do I need then? It said in the mega thread thing that the "ADIDECFB" worked.. :/

Devontodetroit,

The list seems to be good. (just to make sure, you need CF card, not SD card.)
Addonics ADIDECFB works with MPC-2000XL, and you can use Sandisk 2GB ULTRA II CF Card (which is generally sold cheaper than Sandisk 1GB card, which is discontinued model)

This is not a hot-swappable CF reader. It means that XL sees CF card as a internal IDE hard drive, that's why it must not be removed during operation, and CF card must be inserted before booting XL.
Addonics' ADIDECFB's metal case must be drilled to mount in XL, as there is no holes on the bottom of the metal case.

JVC wrote:Devontodetroit,

The list seems to be good. (just to make sure, you need CF card, not SD card.)
Addonics ADIDECFB works with MPC-2000XL, and you can use Sandisk 2GB ULTRA II CF Card (which is generally sold cheaper than Sandisk 1GB card, which is discontinued model)

This is not a hot-swappable CF reader. It means that XL sees CF card as a internal IDE hard drive, that's why it must not be removed during operation, and CF card must be inserted before booting XL.
Addonics' ADIDECFB's metal case must be drilled to mount in XL, as there is no holes on the bottom of the metal case.

Hi JVC, Thanks for the reply.. Is there another cheapish card reader you can recomend? One without the need for drilling?

I have that same exact Cf card it will work perfectly.

Devontodetroit wrote:...
Hi JVC, Thanks for the reply.. Is there another cheapish card reader you can recomend? One without the need for drilling?

As far as I know, Addonics' ADIDECFB is the cheapest and easiest to install IDE CF reader for XL. Yes, you have to drill two mounting hole, which is a bit time consuming, but you could use hot glue gun, if you really don't want to drill.

Cool, I've bought all the bits now.. I'll post here when its all done

right, i'm now going to take apart the unit! wish me luck! is there any guides on this?

Are you serious about that wrong screws causing shorts thing?!

Anyways, i've installed the CFR (without drilling the holes just yet) and its now saying floppy disk not found.. DAMN!

Any ideas on things I should be checking out for??