Actually, I am using a MOT DSP56009.  The IDE side of things was fairly
straightforward.  Unfortunately, I've been unable to use the ATAPI packet
commands sucessfully.  The links already mentioned on the list offer a
better explaination to interfacing with IDE than I can offer.  However,
should I figure out how to get the CD-ROM working, I'll drop you a note.
I'd appreciate the same from you.

-Vincent Deno

 > Vincent, >
> I recently bought a 12X CD ROM Drive for $5.00, and was going to use it for
> a stand alone
> MPEG player.  I'd appreciate it if you would share with me what you have so
> far, and in return,
> I will let you in on anything I come up with relating to the same.  My email
> address is jamesp@intertex.net.
>
>
> Thanks and Regards,
>
>
> Jim
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vincent Deno <denovj@EMAIL.UC.EDU>
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
> Date: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 9:33 PM
> Subject: ATAPI CD-ROM control.
>
>
> >Sorry to bring up an old topic, but has anyone used a PIC to sucessfully
> >drive a CD-ROM?  Thus far, have been able to use basic IDE commands.  But
> >when trying to send the ATAPI packet command, it errors out.
> >
> >The information I've been able to find is very ambiguous and sometimes
> >even conflicting.  An example project would be of great help.
> >
> >Any links would be appreciated.
> >
> >Thanks Again,
> >
> >Vincent Deno
>