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Size and type of USB program cable

 

Just got my BITX V6 today.? Put it together and it works just fine. I have one question.
On the USB program cable that plugs into the back, what size and type plug do I need ??
I looked in my drawer of cables, and all of the plugs that I have are too small to fit.

Thanks in advance

Ralph? K1KOB? r.rking41@...?
Jack, W8TEE
 

Go to your favorite internet search engine, type in "USB connector types", then select "Images" from below the search bar and look for the one that matches you connector. I don't have a V6 (yet), but you should see one that matches. (I think it is Type B).

Jack, W8TEE

On Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 12:08:08 PM EST, Ralph King via Groups.Io <r.rking41@...> wrote:


Just got my BITX V6 today.? Put it together and it works just fine. I have one question.
On the USB program cable that plugs into the back, what size and type plug do I need ??
I looked in my drawer of cables, and all of the plugs that I have are too small to fit.

Thanks in advance

Ralph? K1KOB? r.rking41@...?

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Jack, W8TEE
Andy_501
 

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Hi Ralph,

I bought a special one so I can use an android phone to do a reset of the nano using the phone if needed. It was an 18 inch USB mini to USB micro connector adapter cable; the mini connects to the phone and the micro to the rig. It was about $15 and they said if I wanted a 3 ft or 6ft one the costs jumps up to $50-$60 range. Not a common one for sure.

On 2020-02-25 11:07 a.m., Ralph King via Groups.Io wrote:

Just got my BITX V6 today.? Put it together and it works just fine. I have one question.
On the USB program cable that plugs into the back, what size and type plug do I need ??
I looked in my drawer of cables, and all of the plugs that I have are too small to fit.

Thanks in advance

Ralph? K1KOB? r.rking41@...?

 

According to Ashars video?it is an usb mini. The same as used with the arduino. dave kc2ipx


On Tue, Feb 25, 2020 at 12:44 PM Andy_501 <andrew.webb.501.ve4per@...> wrote:

Hi Ralph,

I bought a special one so I can use an android phone to do a reset of the nano using the phone if needed. It was an 18 inch USB mini to USB micro connector adapter cable; the mini connects to the phone and the micro to the rig. It was about $15 and they said if I wanted a 3 ft or 6ft one the costs jumps up to $50-$60 range. Not a common one for sure.

On 2020-02-25 11:07 a.m., Ralph King via Groups.Io wrote:
Just got my BITX V6 today.? Put it together and it works just fine. I have one question.
On the USB program cable that plugs into the back, what size and type plug do I need ??
I looked in my drawer of cables, and all of the plugs that I have are too small to fit.

Thanks in advance

Ralph? K1KOB? r.rking41@...?

 

This is what I bought from Ebay - cost $3.89:

USB CAMERA CABLE 6FT CORD USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED TYPE A MALE TO MINI-B 5P MALE

If you search for that phrase, you should find just what you need.

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Hello Ralph,

It is a Mini Type B USB cable.

Hope that helps.

Thomas
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Most Arduino Nano boards use a USB mini receptacle,?so that is the receptacle on the uBITx v6 chassis.?note: Auduino Nanos are now available with micro USB and USB C connectors.
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You will need a USB A to mini USB adapter cable, available at most derpartment stores.
Example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/372572584649
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Mini USB is obsolete. It was quickly superceded by the slimmer micro USB,
Micro USB is what you see on the majority of Android phones and notebook computers today.
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Micro USB has recently been superceded by the USB C connector.?
USB C has twice as many contacts and an oval shell,
so it does not matter which way is up and is less prone to damage than the micro USB.
USB C is also designed to handle 20 Amperes at 5 Volts.
New devices will use USB C, like the Raspberry Pi 4 and nanoVNA.
Micro USB to Type C adapters are inexpensive?
Example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/352721046229
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A micro USB connector has a fifth contact, used to determine host or device role.
A USB "On the Go" (OTG) adapter can turn a USB device to a USB host
Example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/312633558827
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Note that the Teensy 4.0 micro upgrade for the uBITx v6 has a micro USB connector.?
I recently bought a digi card for my uBITX v6 that has a USB B chassis receptacle.
Example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/391913912457
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To support experimenting, buy a set of USB connector adapters.?
Example:

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