Re: Use for scanner parts

Jul 28, 2003 1 Replies


I've been given a scanner which needs an interface card which I haven't


>got, and unlikely to get (I believe the interface is akin to ISA on the
>scanner side) (It is a Scantak 2c).
>
>So 3 questions
>
>If I break it for scrap, can anyone suggest a project I might do from the
>parts?

Use the stepper motors for some gee-whiz device.


If I don't break it from scrap, can anyone suggest how to make an
>interface card/dongle (would have to be fairly primitive)?

The scanner is mentioned online in a couple of places. The descriptions mention that an interface card comes with it. The card could be either s SCSI card or a proprietary interface.



>Anyone got an interface card going spare?
>

Have you checked Ebay?


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Yahh. What I've read is that the scanner sees an ISA interface. Maybe I have misinterpreted this.

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