Came here from the RC video.

Would there ever be a chance of having a version that is powered directly from the PSU rather than via the ISA and then use the HDD light method to control the sound playback? I have no ISA slots left but love the idea.

Valad_Amoleo wrote on 2026-04-27, 09:13:

Came here from the RC video.

Would there ever be a chance of having a version that is powered directly from the PSU rather than via the ISA and then use the HDD light method to control the sound playback? I have no ISA slots left but love the idea.

There is two models being developed, the 500 which is what you described and the 1000 which is the ISA card

https://www.strifestreams.com/hddsynth

A few updates on the project

HDD Synth Prototype MKIV - CompactFlash edition

Features:

• Integrated CompactFlash adapter: Allows HDD Synth to act as a fully featured HDD replacement
• Small: Has the physical dimensions of a 2.5" drive
• Cost effective:Headless by default, optional controls can be added through headers

More details on my website

HDD Synth Prototype MKIII manufacturing update

I've just received images from PCBWay of the first assembled board, which appears to have the correct placement of all the assembled components.

So they should be shipping to me in the near future

That sounds great!
Thanks for the news and updates.

Incorporating a CF adapter is excellent. Basically turns this into a proper functional HD replacement.