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A Mame machine in an antique buffet - USB probs solved (I think!)
drventure:
Hey Javeryh
Yeah, I thought about that, but after doing some research, it looks like, generally speaking, you'd have to put the magnet +right up+ against the hd to have much of an effect.
And, it looks like you pretty much can't harm a drive with a magnet while the drive is off, only when it's on, and then, it's not that the magnet will harm the recorded info, but rather that the drive head (which is magnetic metal) can be attracted or repelled from the external magnet and go slamming into the platters.
Given that the heads are usually on the side where the connectors plug in, and in my case, that end of the drive is farthest from the mag in the corner, I don't think I have much to worry about. <fingers crossed!>
I did burn it in for a solid day over the weekend and haven't had any issues, so things are looking good.
But, it I loose this 1TB drive, I'll post back and eat that crow :)
gryhnd:
Great project! I love the Steampunk/Warehouse 13 look. Nice job.
drventure:
Funny you mention Warehouse 13. I just Tivo'd that and watched part of an episode last night. It was a bit tough to get into. Has it been on long? Does it pick up at all?
I want to like it. The sets are very cool and backstory seems interesting, but, I dunno, just wasn't clicking with me.
Maybe they've got some set stills someplace I can use for ideas...
gryhnd:
--- Quote from: drventure on August 12, 2009, 08:00:22 pm ---Funny you mention Warehouse 13. I just Tivo'd that and watched part of an episode last night. It was a bit tough to get into. Has it been on long? Does it pick up at all?
--- End quote ---
Three episodes I believe.
It ain't highbrow, but when I'm shifting gears for bedtime (and so far that's the only place I've seen it), I find it decent entertainment. I like the banter between the two leads...it gives me some good fodder for arguing with my wife >:D
Do I think it will stand the test of time? No. Popcorn? Yes.
drventure:
The knife switch I grabbed off ebay finally came today.
Not quite sure how I'm going to mount it. The thing is big. 7" handle with a solid slate base and copper prongs.
It's not quite as banged up as the flash photo makes it out to be, still it could use a little cleanup, maybe some polish. Or then again, maybe I'll just leave it as is?
Plus, as I understand it, most power switches for PC's these days like to be momentary. This definitely wouldn't be :)
Now I just need an old electrical fuse panel and some 6 gauge wire!
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