RE: Which USB connector would you choose ?

["Jim \(List\)" <jim.list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The miniature ones are impossible to wire yourself so need to have
them on
pre-moulded cables, and agree with Paul's comment about them not being
secure or robust (they are really only suitable for temporary connections
to
phones, cameras etc. which I believe is what they are intended for).

I've generally stuck to the A style, grip is quite good, they can be easily
handled and stand up to a lot more rough handling than the mini type.

If you wanted something latched/screwed in there is no reason why you
shouldn't do your own proprietary systems using DB9's or RJ45 etc., but of
course with the "non-compatibility" issues when adding new items
and needing
to convert everything.



Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Stuart Poulton
Sent: 04 July 2010 11:14
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] Which USB connector would you choose ?

Hi All,

With a growing number of connectors in use for USB, I wonder what opinions
Home Automators have on which should be used for HA equipment, sensor
units,
USB to RS232 convertors and the like.

Heres a picture of whats currently on offer:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Usb_connectors.JPG

You thoughts please

Cheers

Stuart

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