An open IDE/ATAPI drive emulator
PicoIDE is a tool that emulates IDE/ATAPI tools developed by Ian Scott, creator of PicoGUS.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can PicoIDE emulate more than 1 drive at a time?
- Currently PicoIDE only emulates a single drive, but the hardware is capable of supporting two devices simultaneously. Enabling this is a development priority once PicoIDE is released.
- Can you add? [hardware feature],
- The current hardware design is locked in, but who knows what the future may bring.
- Will PicoIDE work with my device?
- The primary development/testing platforms for PicoIDE are PCs from the 90s, but PicoIDE has a high level of compatibility with ATA and ATAPI standards, so there’s a good chance it will work on your device. If your device is particularly finicky, this sounds like a fun development challenge!
- What about UDMA support?
- In the interest of providing a cost-effective design, PicoIDE’s hardware does not support UDMA, but faster systems are very well served in the field of fast HDD replacement by CF, SD and M.2 to IDE adapters, and for optical, PicoIDE’s MWDMA mode 2 and PIO mode 4 support is as fast as a 52X CD-ROM drive, which is plenty for fast systems.
- Will there be a 5.25″ or 2.5″ version?
- PicoIDE will launch with only a 3.5″ enclosure, but depending on how things go, other form factors may be made available.
- When will PicoIDE be available?
- PicoIDE launching soon™. Sign up below to be notified when they are available for purchase.
- Where will I be able to purchase PicoIDE? how much will it cost?
- Availability and pricing will be announced when PicoIDE launches. If you’re familiar with PicoGUS, you know I value creating attainable hardware.