Re: Which USB connector would you choose ?

[Phillip Harris <phil@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

...but you don't really want to go for a non-standard connector that you
end up having to hunt out a non-standard cable for...

Phil

On 4 Jul 2010, at 17:49, Tim Hawes wrote:

> I'd go for something latching. IIRC, some APC UPS units use a USB A at
the
> PC end and an RJ11 at the UPS end. IP68 seems a bit overkill for an
internal
> unit :-)
>
> Also, RJxx plugs usually need less rear space than USB A or B - the
USB
> plugs end up quite deep.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tim.
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 4:50 PM, Richard Challis
> <richard@xxxxxxx>wrote:
>
>> I would second Dave's suggestion - I've used the Bulgin RJ45 ones
on some
>> industrial vision camera setups, very secure and waterproof...
>>
>> Depends on the application they might be too heavy duty, but
otherwise
>> would go for the standard B type over a mini one any day for
always
>> connected kit.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Richard
>>
>> On 4 July 2010 14:59, Dave McLaughlin
<dave_mclaughlin@xxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>>> Hi Stuart,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Probably a little out of your price range but Bulgin do some
very nice
>> IP68
>>> sealed connectors that have a screwed ring that offers a nice
secure
>>> connection.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have these myself on industrial equipment that I build and
design.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.bulgin.co.uk/Products/Buccaneer/Buccaneer_USB.html
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> They also do Ethernet versions too.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dave.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
>> Of
>>> Stuart Poulton
>>> Sent: 04 July 2010 17:14
>>> 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
>>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>


------------------------------------

<*> Join the Automated Home Forums
http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/vbulletin/