Help Me Build A Standalone Cd/Dvd Duplicator!!!

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by superstar, Mar 30, 2007.

  1. superstar

    superstar Major-Superstar

    Project:
    I want to build a standalone cd/dvd duplicator from scratch. I have intermediate pc knowledge when it comes to computer components and building pcs (which is very similar to building a standalone cd/dvd duplicator). So I am smart enough to understand whomever would be helping me. I've wanted to build one for the longest time because I am in the sound recording industry. Therefore I run into musicians everyday who always ask me where they can have batch duplication done for their original music. Secondly the price for already built units is pretty hefty (from $900 up to $10,000). I know I can waive this cost by buying the parts needed to build one.

    Price:
    From what I've read up on, and pretty much gathered I believe this is all I need:
    (I may be missing some stuff.)

    - Cd/Dvd Duplicator Controller > Approx $100

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    - IDE Cables > $5 Each

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    - Dvd Burners > $22 Each

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    - Power Supply > $20

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    - Duplicator Case > $50

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    - Hard Drive (Optional) > $50

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    Note: There is possibly more I need or some of the items such as power supply may have to be special made to power all drives, that or daisy chained/piggy backed. The ide cables might have to be different or the newer skinny kind to avoid heat build up. I don't really know since I've never built a duplicator that's why I need help.

    Objective:
    My objective is to have an identical stand alone system like the ones you can buy online or at pc stores. I want to be able to do mass disc burning and possibly buy some sort of thermal printer on the side so it can put titles/logos on the top layer of the disc. As for the cd/dvd duplication controller, it must be a good one with many features (most importantly being able to burn 9 or 10 discs at the same time/automatic session). I don't know if the controller burns each disc at a time while the other disc waits in the drive, or if they all burn at once. Regardless this is stuff we can cover along the process. Finally the burning drives must be of top quality capable of handling mass burns.

    Help Wanted:
    I need someone who has the knowledge to help me do this from start to finish who has experience in this field, and people that can give me very important ideas/info. I basically don't want to get stuck making this halfway.

    Related Info:
    The are the only two pages I could find with the best information on how to build one. Though they don't delve that much into details so it leaves the mind wondering about certain steps or components:

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    - Thank You

    Your help is greatly appreciated!!!
     
  2. padams

    padams First Sergeant

    Ok so from what I've researched on this, you will want the Wytron DVD-399 duplicator. It offers 10 onboard ide channels. After you have this, all you need are the drives and a case with a power supply to power it all. The duplicator has everything built in. You do have to make sure you get compatible drives though. Here's a barebones kit to look at.
     
  3. hopperdave2000

    hopperdave2000 MajorGeek

    I don't have much to add here, but... DO NOT skimp of the power supply! I'd go with a minimum of a 550w (700w is more like it). And don't forget, one of the drives doesn't need to be a burner, you can use a std. DVDROM drive and save a few bucks there. The hard drive is optional, but I'd get one anyway just to be able to make permanent back-ups or whatever. That's all I've got for you ;) It looks like one heck of a project! Very Cool! Let us all know how things turn out for you! :major

    GOOD LUCK!
    hopperdave2000
     

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