{"product_id":"hddclicker","title":"HDD Clicker","description":"\u003cp\u003eHDD Clicker generates HDD clicking sounds, based on HDD Led activity. It allows the nostalgic harddisk sound, while using modern SSD, CF or SD cards. \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFully soldered and 100% tested board. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated info added after LGR video : \u003cbr\u003eSound volume and tone can be physically tuned, from very loud to almost silent, by applying simple physical changes.\u003cbr\u003eThe LGR video shows the 'loud 'quantum hdd' sound configuration (no sticker on buzzer).\u003cbr\u003eAlternative option is a more silent 90s HDD sound configuration (sticker on buzzer).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retrokits.de\/index.php\/hdd-clicker-v0-2\/\"\u003eDeveloped in friendly cooperation with Matze, based on his prototype.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJan 18th 2026:  all clickers from now on, will be shipped with v1.1 version with improved random function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConnections :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolex Harddisk Power connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDD LED in header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDD LED out header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'External out' header to optionally connect additional speaker or higher current 5V visual indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower LED out header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgramming header (do not use, reserved for factory\/future updates of the attiny processor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a 30cm LED connection cable, to connect the board to your mainboard.\u003cbr\u003eOptional 70cm connection cables available (for large tower case mounting).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 3d printed enclosure is available (includes a velcro mounting dot) :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/serdaco.com\/downloads\/HDDCLICKER\/IMAGES\/CLICKER_ENCL02.jpg\" style=\"width: 459px; height: 397px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo address the questions by LGR :\u003cbr\u003eBy default, this emulates an old loud harddisk (like loud old quantum drive).\u003cbr\u003eUse the test button to calibrate for your needs, you can easily adjust the behaviour by making small physical adjustments :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume adjustment options :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow volume 'modern IDE HDD mode' : a small sticker on the speaker directly : this dampens the sound, sounds like modern harddisk --\u0026gt; this option is now by default selected in the webshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium volume 'LGR mode' : put some tape on the buzzer hole : this dampens the sound slightly, and changes the tone a bit  (like in LGR video). make changes to calibrate the sound yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh volume 'Quantum mode' : very loud old cranky HDD sound, this option is selectable in the webshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound tone adjustment :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eput some tape on the enclosure to change the tone --\u0026gt; more bassy sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eput some material in the buzzer hole in the enclosure  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echange orientation \/ position of board within your case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadd an external actuator on the option port if you like more noise \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/serdaco.com\/downloads\/HDDCLICKER\/IMAGES\/HDDCLICKER_STICKEROPTIONS.jpg\" style=\"width: 618px; height: 464px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe final tone depends also on the place you mount it in the case, feel free to experiment in tuning !\u003cbr\u003eDemonstration recordings will follow. If you can get a good match, send me a video !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConnection infomation :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/serdaco.com\/downloads\/HDDCLICKER\/IMAGES\/CLICKER_INFO_SMALL.png\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview by Retro Erik\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uGv-SeTQX7I\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly prototype demonstation by Root42  (Serdaco version will have different connectors)\u003cbr\u003e \u003ciframe height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zxTtG9wmAFM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eReview by LGR :\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IZKttBr2Y8g\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHdd clicker test button and volume\/tone options :\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dmasdJUSR9c\" title=\"YouTube video player\" 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