Re: Which USB connector would you choose ?

[Tim Hawes <timsyahoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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
>


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