...I think it IS faster.
Even though everything I'm running at the mount is USB 2 (Cameras, focuser, Gemini II), my Star Tech powered hub is a USB 3 type.
Michael suggested using USB 3 type cabling to my baby Dell mount-side computer. I really wondered if I could speed up things, but I tried it with what USB 3 cabling I have on hand.
So impressed am I I went looking for a longer USB 3 cable to make a permanent change for the better.
Best I could do was a USB 3 Female to Male, 10' long, and employed it into my harness. 13' total now.
But there was definitely a noticeable speed improvement in data movement. Faster operation of the USB 2 devices.
Thanks Michael for the push in the right direction!
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SonnyE
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