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USB cord how long?
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 10:43 pm
by mad28gnc@yahoo.com
How long of a USB extension cord can I use?
I tried to look this up and couldn't find any answers.
Thank you.
Re: USB cord how long?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:37 am
by Ademster
how ever long you need I run a 8 foot usb on mine no problems. Albeit i only use it when programing the controller
Re: USB cord how long?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:57 am
by rimai
Are you talking about the programming cable?
I use a 15ft cord, but I only connect when programming too. I see no problems with leaving it connected if you want.
I did however see that when you go far on USB, it is always best to use an active USB extension cable, instead of the plain extension.
Re: USB cord how long?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 5:19 pm
by mad28gnc@yahoo.com
Thank you
Re: USB cord how long?
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:17 am
by rossbryant1956
what is an "active usb" cable?
Re: USB cord how long?
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:37 am
by rimai
http://www.monoprice.com/products/produ ... 1&format=2
They have some booster of some sort to allow the usb signal to travel far.