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Offline metalliqaz

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Busted USB connector
« on: Wed, 27 February 2013, 22:06:07 »
Finally have all the parts to finish this KMAC2 and look what I found...
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Must have happened during shipping and I didn't notice it until I tried to plug it in.  So does anyone think I'll be able to bend it back into shape?
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Re: Busted USB connector
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 27 February 2013, 22:07:42 »
nah, you should probably just send that to me.






honestly, it looks like the actual pins are still fine, so if you bend the shield back to a proper shape, it should still work (hopefully for you)
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Re: Busted USB connector
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 27 February 2013, 22:11:21 »
Easier said than done my friend
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Re: Busted USB connector
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 27 February 2013, 22:11:42 »
Just be glad the tiny sliver of pcb holding the connector on didn't break. That seems rather fragile and kind of stupid. I agree, if you are careful to get the shielding back into shape it should be ok.
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Re: Busted USB connector
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 27 February 2013, 23:05:30 »
Well I managed to open it enough to get a cable in there.  It's a very tight fit but I guess it will work.  Better than an intermittent connection.
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Re: Busted USB connector
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 01 March 2013, 09:21:14 »
Why would anyone use something as small and fragile as a mini-USB plug on a keyboard?

Naturally, I don't even like detachable cables at all, but why not use a standard size plug for durability?
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