Hello how do i make/build a stand alone dvd copier/burner?
I know i can go on ebay and buy the 6 bay tower but does it have to have a controller of some kind?
What about a hard drive?
Is it easier to hook this up to an existing computer?
Heres what i want to be able to do:
1.Have a master copy stored on the hard drive and simulaneously make 6 copies.
2.Possible burn 6 different dvds at the same time from 6 different stored master copies.
I dont want to have to put an original disc in and have it read it and then begin the duplication...i want to used from a stored source.
You basically have to buy one. Standalone copiers have a built-in, dedicated PC, with extra IDE ports to accomodate whatever number of drives they ship with.
Your only realistic alternative to buying a duplicator is to build your own PC. Many motherboards support up to 6 SATA ports; you'd use one port for the hard drive and 5 for the DVD writers. Since there are few SATA burners on the market, you'd likely be stuck buying Plextor (expensive) or maybe Lite-On. Nero supports multiple-drive burning, though it can actually be slower than burning one-at-a-time. Nero, however, doesn't handle burning DL discs well, so a duplicator might be your only alternative if you're doing that. If you do go the PC route, look into upgrading the firmwares on the burners, and be sure the burners bitset. If not, use a hacked firmware that does.
-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
