red dwalf Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 can anyone recommend a site or company the supplies good quality 5 meter active usb 2 cables ? need a couple for our trip to SGL now that the two i have are running under the floorboards of the obsy. from what i`ve read on the net there are cables and then there are cables so need to get some that run at the fastest speeds available for usb 2, also would a usb 3 cable be a good future proof purchase ? althought the rest of my stuff only works on usb2, have read that some cables conflict or not backwards compatable. thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Amazon Rob I'll find the link I used!!! used at Kelling and use them with my set up now which you seen as you help me get it work lol Edited March 14, 2014 by Allan the Plumber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004LXJZWG/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Just ordered a spare as I'm using 2 and the 10M is a little too short Also for USB3 you need USB3 on both the Laptop/ computer USB3 is only compatible backwards not forwards plus the longest lengths as about 5m and very expensive about £40 last check if you've only got USB2 connectors hub etc. you can't plug in USB 3 it wont fit Edited March 14, 2014 by Allan the Plumber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 cheers Allan, the 5 meter ones from amazon are the the same as the ones on e bay, e bay are half the price, well the picture is the same anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Sorry mate can't comment on that, I tend to use Amazon as I took out the Prime postage option and forgot to cancel the month free offer so I have paid £40 but get free postage on all Prime products Have used loads and saved a fortune on postage paid £20 for the 15m cable have a spare 10m now if you want to borrow that at SGL9 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 got to pop to a Job first thing Saturday Rob so will be to you a little later to drop off those Dew bands did you have any luck locating the SPC900 lens sorry to ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Rob , I have used this place for years (not recently) just pop in and explain then if it doesn't work you will be able to take it back - £4 for 5 mtr http://www.web-systems.co.uk/?page=Products&pid=2659 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 cheers Clive but i think i really need active ones to boost the signal the extra distance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I use Astronomiser for all my cables Rob. They're a tad more expensive - but they're tested and guaranteed to work for astro gear. On USB3 - it's supposed to be backward compatible with USB2 - but I've found one instance where I couldn't get an astro device to work with it - probably something to do with it being a USB powered device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Next time will promise to read the thread :-) Then this might be cheaper than the £40 quid - Maplins http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/usb-20-a-male-to-a-female-12m-n50jb £28.00 bit long 12m http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/nikkai-pure-connectivity-usb-20-a-male-to-a-female-5m-l11bt £22 for 5m But as "The Dark Lord" says http://www.astronomiser.co.uk/converters.htm is £25 quid and is USB 1/23 compat Edited March 14, 2014 by stash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 i like the idea of the usb 3 one from astronomiser, alot of money though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xanthic Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Do you have any USB 3 gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Rob , If it saving money perhaps this below would be cheaper(only £7) but no USB 3 support - if it doesn't work send it back (distance buying law) http://www.amazon.co.uk/TRIXES-Active-Repeater-Extension-USB2-0/dp/B004S67QR2/ref=pd_sim_computers_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=0RAA63X4SZ42M787C0MN Note USB recommended cable length is less than 4m although it depends on the wire gauge (SWG) they do not say what the max is - So do you really need USB 3 as I doubt your present kit would run USB 3 Else as Kim say's but it costs more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 No I haven't, just really thinking of being future proof but I can't see that usb3 has taken off that fast, so I think usb 2 would be ok for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Plus if you want a Newlink USB 2 hub with power supply as per Astronomiser the link below is the same item only £7 cheaper inc delivery http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Newlink-USb-2-0-4-Port-Mini-High-Speed-Hub-with-PSU-5V-UK-Power-Supply-/380417130275?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:GB:3160 Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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