USB or Wall charger for IDe HDD

[MadMartigan]

I wasn't sure where to put this thread, but it is still Xbox related. I have a box full of IDE hdds that I'd like to sort through without having an Xbox run for hours to power them. I've been trying to find a guide or video tutorial on converting a 12V wall adapter or a usb device(if possible) to power the IDE drive. I e found one video that is pretty close to what I want and it suggests using a regulator and switch. I'm hoping for a simpler solution as I have a ton of old wall adapters lying around. 

Edited February 1, 2022 by MadMartigan

[Acidmank]

I assume you are referring to 3.5" Hdd's?    if so? You will not power them from STD USB. The Hdd requires 12 volts and USB only supplies 5 volts.

You also cant read a XBOX hdd without special software  ( as its a propriety format )

Making Matter worse, if they are old Xbox HDD's they are most likely still locked and without the unlock code its a challenge.

What is your ultimate aim here?

 

Edited February 2, 2022 by Acidmank

[MadMartigan]

1 hour ago, Acidmank said:

I assume you are referring to 3.5" Hdd's?    if so? You will not power them from STD USB. The Hdd requires 12 volts and USB only supplies 5 volts.

You also cant read a XBOX hdd without special software  ( as its a propriety format )

This I am aware of and have done it many times with all of the necessities. 

1 hour ago, Acidmank said:

Making Matter worse, if they are old Xbox HDD's they are most likely still locked and without the unlock code its a challenge.

They’re old pc drives I want to wipe clean and use for Xbox repairs. 

1 hour ago, Acidmank said:

What is your ultimate aim here?

 

Looking for an alternative power source to running a y-splitter from an Xbox to power said drives for hours as mentioned before. 
 

Edit: It’s really not a necessity at all. I just have a bunch of cables and AC adapters lying around so I thought I’d look into it. 

Edited February 2, 2022 by MadMartigan

[Feeder]

It sounds like you're looking for something like this.  Perhaps you don't need the USB to IDE cable, but the included power supply will get the job you described done.

https://www.amazon.com/Generic-Adapter-Converter-Optical-External/dp/B002OV1VJW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3G1724W1KK397&keywords=SATA+PATA+IDE+Drive+to+USB&qid=1643817982&sprefix=sata+pata+ide+drive+to+usb+%2Caps%2C335&sr=8-2

I mean, I have a ton of old junk around the garage too, but what's your time worth?

Anyhow, I found this image on the web that matches the one I have.

Edited February 2, 2022 by Feeder

[MadMartigan]

Yes the power adapter is exactly what I need I have the rest. I was hoping to make one, but I’ll just save the trouble and buy one.