>this to set up an ad-hoc mp3 player with an hd, using a PIC as an=
 interface
>between the ide controller and the rio. Anyone have more information about
>the pinouts of the rio's? (mine is a rio 600) I am really willing to rip

        The bad guy took of the flash RAM chip OFF THE BOARD?

>this thing apart, but i'd like to know what the best way to attack the
>problem is. i've googled, but to no avail. ideas/suggestions are more than
>welcome.  If you think this is going to be an excersize in futility, do=
 not
>be afraid to voice your mind.

        I do think that ;o) But anyway, if you are looking for really doing that,=
 remember that the compactiflash card is something like an ATA device. The=
 interface between it and an ISA bus is very simple. Look for datasheets of=
 compacti-flash cards, and try to understand it yourself.


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Alexandre Souza
taito@terra.com.br
http://planeta.terra.com.br/lazer/pinball/

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