> To my knowledge, the ATA interface has never been done on the PIC. The
> closest info I have is at:
> http://204.210.50.240/techref/default.asp?from=/techref/&url=drives.htm

    I'm thinking about using a PIC16F877 to make some sort of ATA-IIC or
ATA-SPI or even ATA-RS232 interface.

    What's used to interface a CD-ROM/HD to the paralell port of a PC?

    Best regards,

    Brusque
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