Introduction

Have you ever dreamed of a device that lets you connect all kinds of IDE and SATA devices via your USB port? This is what the Kama Connect does.
You can connect all EIDE and SATA drives, 5.25 and 3.5", CD/DVD-ROM and HDD to it.

Specifications from the manufacturer Scythe:

Packaging

A colorful package shows possible configurations of the Kama Connect.



Inside the package you will find:

• Kama Connect
• External PSU
• Mains power cable
• Power Cable
• USB Connector Cable
• Driver CD (only for Windows 9x)
• Instruction Manual

Size comparison using a regular CD. As you can see the unit isn't too big and can easily fit into your pocket or notebook bag.


On one side you have the EIDE connector for 3.5" IDE HDDs and 5.25" IDE CD/DVD-ROMs.


On the opposite side is the SATA connector for 3.5" SATA HDDs and 2.5" SATA HDDs.


On the short side you have a power connector which is used to power SATA HDDs. The small connector on the left is for the included USB cable. If you have a digital camera - it's the same plug and the camera cable will work.


Power for the harddisk is delivered by an external PSU. This is necessary, because USB is specified to max. 500mA. Most devices you can connect to the Kama Connect need more power.

Installation

If you want to use an IDE harddisk you plug the Kama Connect right into the IDE cable connector and supply power using the external power supply.


For SATA devices you plug in the whole drive into the Kama Connect and plug the external PSU into the Kama Connect so power goes from the Kama Connect to the SATA drive.


When using two drives - SATA and IDE - you have to use the included splitter cable. The input goes to the power supply and the ends go into Kama Connect for SATA power and the IDE drive.