The $4 XTIDE - The cheapest way to get XT-IDE working on your vintage computer.
If you have a 286 or later computer, you most likely don't need a "real" XTIDE board. You can use this card along with your existing hard drive controller to get all the features of the XTIDE Universal Bios to control up to 8 hard drives.
Video Link
https://youtu.be/WTBoUmHI0pU
BIOS Files
https://github.com/mudmin/AnotherMaker/tree/master/4_dollar_xt_ide
Parts Required
1 74LS688
1 27C256 EPROM
2 104 Ceramic capacitors
1 10k 5 pin resistor network (A103J) https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801370262026.html
1 02x04 Pin 2.54mm Male header (or 2@ 1x4)
2 Jumpers
The $4 XTIDE - The cheapest way to get XT-IDE working on your vintage computer.
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