Hi, Lisi Reisz wrote: > (As if I invented online references!!!)
At least you have more luck with googling than me. I beat this thread not because i want to win. As said, it is about the potential hazard of too much "user-friendliness" in the drive firmware. If Gene has a pile of dead drives and the donors state that they fell victim to Sony, then i must say that this first would have to be carefully investigated. Drives die from age and from abuse. Media can show deceiving behavior. MS-Windows users see things their very own way. The idea to recycle tray motors is as weird as it is appealing. They live longer than the optical systems and/or the tracking servos. But are they strong enough for any real work ? Gene Heskett wrote: > I just have to make an > appropriately sized box with only 2 tight fitting holes in it, How about making a fan out of the spindle motor to keep the dust out of the box by filtered pressure air ? (I mean ... as we are already at it ... :)) Have a nice day :) Thomas
