Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ZZXIO ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://zzxio.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Shop](https://zzxio.com/) - [Sony SMC-70](https://zzxio.com/about-us/sony-smc-70/) - The Sony SMC-70 (Sony Micro Computer, is that a bit like ATM Machine?) was my first computer. It's a guess what the 70 represented. In 1980, Sony announced the Series 35 word processor, the first device to use their new 3.5" floppy drive. 35 was chosen as the model number not because of the new - [McIDE-CF](https://zzxio.com/support/mcide-cf/) - Manual Adapter description file (ADF) - The @71f1.adf file is required to configure the McIDE-CF adapter. Note that by default the external CF slot is master and the internal is slave. While the option to swap the internal slot to master exists, this feature is dependent on CF card support. XTIDE serial drive utility (serdrive.exe) - [McIDE](https://zzxio.com/support/mcide/) - Manual (hardware version 1.0 - full size card with dual power connectors) Manual (hardware version 1.1 - full size card with single power connector) Adapter description file (ADF) - The @71f1.adf file is required to configure the McIDE adapter. Adapter description file (ADF) - The @71f1.adf file is required to configure the McIDE-CF adapter. XTIDE - [Support](https://zzxio.com/support/) - For product support you can select from the pages below. You can also reach us at support@zzxio-com-929133.hostingersite.com. Order confirmations are sent as soon as your order is placed. If you do not receive one or do not see a reply to a message to us, check your spam or junk folder. McIDE McIDE-CF - [About Us](https://zzxio.com/about-us/) - Welcome to ZZXIO (zee zix ee oh)! We're two guys who enjoy putting our talents to use creating products to power our hobbies. The products available here are the results of those efforts. We hope you find them as useful as we do. You can reach us at support@zzxio-com-929133.hostingersite.com. - [Unsubscribe](https://zzxio.com/my-account/unsubscribe/) ## Products - [3.5" floppy drive bay SD to IDE hard drive carrier / adapter (40 pin)](https://zzxio.com/product/3-5-floppy-drive-bay-sd-to-ide-hard-drive-carrier-adapter-40-pin/) - This carrier allows for easy access to the SD card in the SD to IDE converters via a 3.5" drive bay. The carrier only model only includes the plastic carrier (no electronics are included). It has holes that align in the hard drive configuration on the sides and bottom, and for floppy drives on the - [McIDE-CF](https://zzxio.com/product/mcide-cf/) - Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment Micro Channel Architecture Bus Interface Adapter - [Edge connector to 34 pin IDC floppy adapter - 5.25" to 3.5" disk/ Gotek emulator](https://zzxio.com/product/edge-connector-to-34-pin-idc-floppy-adapter-5-25-to-3-5-disk-gotek-emulator/) - Edge connector to 34 pin IDC floppy adapter - 5.25" to 3.5" disk/ Gotek emulator - [34-pin floppy disk adapter for IBM PS/1 and PS/2](https://zzxio.com/product/34-pin-floppy-disk-adapter-for-ibm-ps-1-and-ps-2/) - This converter allows IBM PS/1 and PS/2 computers to use standard floppy drives. These models of IBM computers have the power provided over the 34-pin connector, which will fry a "modern" floppy drive. This adapter routes the power out of the 34-pin connector into a traditional 4-pin Berg connector. There is a single jumper on - [Edge to 34-pin IDC floppy adapter for IBM PS/2](https://zzxio.com/product/edge-to-34-pin-idc-floppy-adapter-for-ibm-ps-2/) - There are four versions of this adapter to connect modern floppy drives to IBM PS/2 systems. The contacts on the edge connector are gold plated. There configurations available: 1 - Edge to 34 pin female ribbon cable connector with floppy power connector 2 - Edge to 34 pin male connector with floppy power connector 3 - [Replacement IBM PC 5150 5160 XT Full Height 5.25" Blank Face Plate](https://zzxio.com/product/replacement-ibm-pc-5150-5160-xt-full-height-5-25-blank-face-plate/) - This is a replacement for the full height face place on the IBM PC and XT. Instead of plastic clips that can break, there are two screws that securely hold the faceplate in place. Textured surface that replicates the finish of the original faceplates. - [McIDE](https://zzxio.com/product/mcide/) - Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment Micro Channel Architecture Bus Interface Adapter - [3.5" / 5.25" / 8" Floppy Disk Cleaner / Cleaning Frame](https://zzxio.com/product/3-5-5-25-8-floppy-disk-cleaner-cleaning-frame/) - These disk cleaners were created to make it a bit easier to clean the mold and other debris off of floppy disks. The arrow on the knob lets me know when I've cleaned a full revolution of the disk. Both sizes of disk cleaners allow the disk to be slid into the carrier and be - [IBM P70 / P75 replacement hinges](https://zzxio.com/product/ibm-p70-p75-replacement-hinges/) - Replacement hinges for IBM P70 and P75 systems. - [MCA slot SD to IDE adapter](https://zzxio.com/product/mca-slot-sd-to-ide-adapter/) - This bracket holds a standard SD to IDE adapter in a Microchannel slot. - [Sled / rails / drive bay cover for IBM PS/2 Model 60 80](https://zzxio.com/product/sled-rails-drive-bay-cover-for-ibm-ps-2-model-60-80/) - I created these parts to make it easier to use the drive bays in an IBM Model 60 and Model 80 with standard PC parts such as 3.5" floppy drives, Gotek drives, SD to IDE, CF to IDE, SCSI2SD, etc. There are a few parts available here: A replacement drive sled (6279236) which is compatible - [MCA slot microSD to IDE adapter](https://zzxio.com/product/mca-slot-microsd-to-ide-adapter/) - This bracket holds a standard microSD to IDE adapter in a Microchannel slot. - [MCA slot compact flash to IDE adapter](https://zzxio.com/product/mca-slot-compact-flash-to-ide-adapter/) - This bracket holds compact flash to IDE adapter in a Microchannel slot. - [MCA slot dual compact flash to IDE adapter](https://zzxio.com/product/mca-slot-dual-compact-flash-to-ide-adapter/) - This bracket holds a dual compact flash to IDE adapter in a Microchannel slot. The dual slot board is seen by the PC as two drives (primary and secondary). When using two drives it should be installed on the end of the IDE cable. When the jumper is on pins 1 and 2 the top - [Floppy disk drive cable for IBM PS/2 Model 56 and 57](https://zzxio.com/product/floppy-disk-drive-cable-for-ibm-ps-2-model-56-and-57/) - This is a replacement cable for any IBM PS/2 that has a 40-pin male header on the motherboard and a 34-pin header on the floppy drive, but was made for Model 56 and 57 systems where the motherboard connector is offset from the floppy drive. Note that this is to replace the existing cable that - [5.25" CF / mSD / SD carrier](https://zzxio.com/product/5-25-cf-msd-sd-carrier/) - This carrier fits in a standard 5.25" drive bay (the same size as an optical drive). Choose from CF to IDE, dual CF to IDE, microSD to IDE, SD to IDE, or Startech/Syba CF to IDE. - [MCA slot cover](https://zzxio.com/product/mca-slot-cover/) - Replacement slot covers for MCA systems. Choose a 4 or 8 pack. - [Benchmark bq3285 RTC (Dallas DS1287 replacement)](https://zzxio.com/product/benchmark-bq3285-rtc/) - This was created to replace a dead Dallas DS1287 real time clock; there are a number of systems that can use these. The Benchmarq bq3285 is functionally compatible with the Benchmarq bq3287, Dallas DS1285 and DS1287. Functionally there are no real differences between the Dallas DS12885 and Benchmarq bq3285 (Benchmarq advertises a 160 nanosecond cycle time for - [Replacement for Paramount Pool Valet 2 hole pop up head](https://zzxio.com/product/valet/) - I created these as a replacement for the Paramount Pool Valet 2 hole pop up heads that are no longer available. The two holes are open on one side (~3/8"), with the option to drill out the the holes on the other side (1/4 and 3/8). These are custom made, so if you need another - [CF or SD to IDE hard drive/floppy carrier for IBM 5150 5160 w/ XT IDE](https://zzxio.com/product/cf-or-sd-to-ide-hard-drive-floppy-carrier-for-ibm-5150-5160-w-xt-ide/) - This carrier allows easy access to the SD or CF card used in an SD or CF to IDE adapter connected to an XT IDE ISA card. You have the option the carrier with a red LED, and you can add on an SD to IDE adapter, microSD to IDE adapter, CF to IDE adapter, ## Product categories - [Uncategorized](https://zzxio.com/product-category/uncategorized/) - [Vintage Hardware](https://zzxio.com/product-category/vintage-hardware/) - [Real time clock](https://zzxio.com/product-category/real-time-clock/) - [Plastic carriers](https://zzxio.com/product-category/plastic-carriers/) - [Storage](https://zzxio.com/product-category/storage/) - [SD to IDE](https://zzxio.com/product-category/storage/sd-to-ide/) - [PS/2](https://zzxio.com/product-category/ps-2/) - [PS/1](https://zzxio.com/product-category/ps-1/) - [5150/5160](https://zzxio.com/product-category/5150-5160/)