This web site was designed to be best viewed in 1280 x 1024 or wider using   MOZILLA's   FireFox We make all types of great and innovative ide cables at Unitech Electronics Pty.Ltd. Phone: +61 2 9820 - 3555 sales@unitechelectronics.comFAX: +61 2 9603 - 8685 Current from July 30th 2007 So, the question is..."Why is it so difficult to fit a 44 way drive externally when all I have to do is un-plug my hard drive?" Simple enough question, however read on and view the easy to understand pictures below, this explains why...... We were working on a cost effective solution Board, as at June 30th 2004, however none has been found to date Oct 7th 2009 Some folks would see it as simply adding in 44 male mins into the 44 way female header and that's all   that is required, however, if you study the pictures (below) you will see the dynamics of the cable and exactly why this will not work   Above is the standard pin-out for a 44 way cable please note where pin 1 and pin 2 are located. Note:   In the picture "above", irrespective of which side the cable enters, it always results in pin 1 going to wire 1 and so on all the way through to pin 44 matching to wire 44     We are now ( after many requests ), sourcing an "economical manufacturer" of Printed Circuit Boards ( PCBs ) who will be able to supply these boards in acceptably priced quantities and at a reasonable price to the global market.  We hope to have this finalised before July 10th 2004.  This will also depend on how many orders are actually requested.   Not enough orders = we cannot proceed.   These pictures and web pages are Copyright © 1989 - 2009 Unitech Electronics Pty. Ltd. sales@unitechelectronics.com This website, its graphics concept and design and layout are Copyright © 1985 - 2011 to Unitech Electronics Pty. Ltd. Est. 1978.      E. & E. O.      We ship globally from our Sydney, Australia office