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geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: Tarzan on Wed, 09 October 2013, 08:57:45
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Not sure where to ask this question, but it is for a keyboard build, so...
For people who have used a Teensy to modify a terminal keyboard (or lowpoly wired keyboard...) to use a detachable USB cable, which adapter have you used?
I purchased one of the Mini-B to Standard-B Panel Mount Adapter from PJRC, but I'm interested in using a Mini-B or Micro-B instead. Has anyone ordered these, and if so, where did you source them?
I've found several links, like the one below, but prices are all over the map. Any recommendations?
http://www.usbfirewire.com/usb_cables_mini-b_extensions_extension_adapters_86.html (http://www.usbfirewire.com/usb_cables_mini-b_extensions_extension_adapters_86.html)
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Would something like this work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-USB-B-5pin-Male-to-Female-extension-adapter-cable-/270930517122
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Would something like this work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-USB-B-5pin-Male-to-Female-extension-adapter-cable-/270930517122
That would probably work, but I was hoping for a panel mount solution of some sort, for a clean appearance. Maybe I could Dremel an opening in the case and glue the end of the cable flush with the exterior...
Failing that I guess I could just get a Mini-B to Standard-A cable, and make them USB keyboards - with fixed cables. That's probably the cheapest solution, but I like all the custom sleeved cable options!
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Doh I need to read better, I was thinking about you wanting panel mounting.
What about getting one of the small breakout boards like this and glue it in or something?
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9966
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Doh I need to read better, I was thinking about you wanting panel mounting.
What about getting one of the small breakout boards like this and glue it in or something?
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9966
I'm looking for something more like the one below, but Mini-A/Micro-A on the panel mount end:
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I know this isn't what your after but just some ideas
http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70144951
http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70144952
and I found these
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/873371037/Mini_USB_Panel_Mount_Cable.html
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/725533539/panel_mount_USB_locking_screw_cable.html
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/501863766/Mini_USB_Panel_Mount_Cable.html
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http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70144951
I have a Filco cable with one of these connectors on it.
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http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70144951
I have a Filco cable with one of these connectors on it.
That's a nice-looking connector! I just find it appalling that the cable connector is as expensive as the entire Teensy. :eek:
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Amphenol always has been proud of their stuff.