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What is it?

PiSCSI is a virtual SCSI device emulator that runs on a Raspberry Pi. It can emulate multiple SCSI devices concurrently, provides a control interface to attach / detach drives, as well as insert and eject removable media. Simply launch the software, connect the PiSCSI interface board to your computer and the devices will be recognized as physical SCSI devices!

There are multiple versions of the board that are available:

• “Standard Configuration” will fit on all Raspberry Pi’s, except for version 1
• “Compact Configuration” allows a Raspberry Pi Zero to be mounted on top of the PiSCSI board
• “PowerBook configuration” includes the connector for a SCSI Powerbook. Check your Powerbook to make sure there is enough vertical clearance. Mounting bracket is available to 3D print here: https://github.com/piscsi/piscsi-hw/tree/master/hw/pb_bracket
• “Kit” includes all of the parts needed to make any of the above configurations. The kit has a separate listing: https://www.tindie.com/products/21131/

Several users and developers hang out in Discord. Stop by and join us! https://discord.gg/PyS58u6

Why did you make it?

PiSCSI builds upon the legacy of the RaSCSI project, which was originally developed for the Sharp X68000 in Japan. PiSCSI includes a slew of new features and capabilities.

What makes it special?

PiSCSI provides a flexible, reliable SCSI emulation solution. It is 100% open source with an active development team, which is adding new features all the time.

Check out the web interface or the Android application for remotely controlling PiSCSI!

I encourage you to download the source code, submit pull requests on github, update the documentation, submit issues, and talk with us on the Discord Channel

Important notes:

• This hardware is targeted towards tinkerers and advanced users. If you want a simple, stable SCSI storage device, I'd recommend taking a look at BlueSCSI
• This hardware is being listed here as a service because of my interest in Retro computing. I'm not trying to make any money off this project. I've ordered all of the parts for this in bulk so that I can pass the savings on to you.
• PiSCSI is an independent fork from the RaSCSI project. Do not contact the original creator (GIMONS) for technical support.
• For questions, support or just general comraderie with other PiSCSI users, visit the project Discord https://discord.gg/PyS58u6.
• Setup, installation, configuration, and usage instructions are on the PiSCSI wiki
• All of the source code, schematics and design files are available on Github

What's included?

• Assembled and Tested PiSCSI version 2.7

What's NOT included

• Daisy chain expansion board (Allows you to connect the RaSCSI in series with other devices)
• OLED Control Board
• Raspberry Pi
• Macintosh
• SCSI Cables
• Power cable
• SD Card
• The meaning of life

Standard Disclaimer for Open Source products:

THIS SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.