BBC 8 Bit IDE Interface




This new style 8 Bit IDE interface for the BBC and Master range of computers, plugs into the 1MHz bus port. Via various patched operating systems, it allows you to connect standard IDE hard drives to your Beeb.

The standard interface measures only 62cm x 39cm, and is easily mounted in cases by using 2 PCB guides, which can be supplied separately. The board connects to power via a 4 pin header, which is pin compatible with standard floppy drive connectors, and the 12v supply pin is not used. There is a single jumper on the board, JP1, which supplies power to pin 20, for drives and adaptors that can make use of this feature.


Listed below are the various options, all of which can be tailored to your individual needs. Click any picture to enlarge.

IDE/IMOM
34 way Male header for the 1MHz Bus, and a straight 40 way header for the IDE Channel. For Standard IDE Hard Drives.

£16.95

IDE/IMOR
34 way Male header for the 1MHz Bus, and a right angle 40 way header for the IDE Channel. Used for attaching female Compact Flash adaptors.

£16.95

IDE/ICOM
50cm of 34 way cable to attach to the 1MHz Bus, and a straight 40 way header for the IDE Channel.

£19.95

IDE/ICOR
50cm of 34 way cable to attach to the 1MHz Bus, and right angle 40 way header for the IDE Channel. Used for attaching female Compact Flash adaptors.

£19.95

IDE/ICOC
50cm of cable to attach to the 1MHz Bus, and 10 cm of 40 way cable for the IDE Channel. Ideal for attaching direct to 3.5” Hard Drives.

£21.95

Additional options

IDE/MPOW
Power Cable for BBC Master – Plug and Play, no soldering/cutting required.

£3.00

IDE/BPOW
Power Cable for BBC Model B – Will require splicing or soldering into existing cables.

£1.50

IDE/GUID
2 x PCB Guides for mounting to case, self adhesive.

£1.00

IDE/CFF1
Compact Flash adaptor – 5v and 3.3v compatible, ideal for use with xxOR type interfaces. Please note styles may vary slightly, as these are sourced from different suppliers, but all will connect in a similar manner, and function identically.

£4.00


Driver software and patched operating systems for all RetorClinic 8 Bit IDe Interfaces:

IDE/SWKIT - ADFS 1.53 & ADFS 1.33 on a single 27256 for BBC Model B, B+ and Master 128, with Utilities disk - £4.00

Please contact me if you wish to order any of the above items
mark@retroclinic.com