ATAboy bridges old IDE drives to the 21st century with Open Source USB host bridge — powered by a Raspberry Pi RP2350 and with custom "Award" BIOS menu

ATAboy is an open-source IDE to USB interface created by JJ Dasher, designed to connect older IDE hard drives to modern systems using a Raspberry Pi RP2350 and a custom "Award" BIOS menu. The device allows for data recovery, backup, and retro hardware usage with compatibility for Windows, macOS, and Linux devices. It supports CHS and LBA-type IDE disks, offering a nostalgic BIOS interface for configuration. ATAboy is available for purchase at $50 or can be built using schematics and firmware from JJ's GitHub repository, making it a valuable tool for working with legacy IDE drives.