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Old 09-04-2012, 11:33 AM
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Ken, I think I remember reading here on the forum quite a while ago that you may be able to go 20m+ by joining multiple POWERED USB cables.
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Old 09-04-2012, 12:38 PM
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Ken, I think I remember reading here on the forum quite a while ago that you may be able to go 20m+ by joining multiple POWERED USB cables.

Sooo that will be the total sum of approx $120 ?? (not counting the EQmod)
A cable and two RS232 connectors is about $15 because Ken already has the cable
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Old 09-04-2012, 06:07 PM
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Ken, I think I remember reading here on the forum quite a while ago that you may be able to go 20m+ by joining multiple POWERED USB cables.
Thanks Daniel, but like Marty said, I have the cable and only need 2 plugs that are about $6 each.

Also, the EQmod website recommends using RS-232 cable over long distance:
"If you need to cover longer distances then use a USB-232 convertor at the PC but make sure it is a good one that supplies true +-9V RS232 signals - these are typically the more expensive types. Run a standard shielded RS232 cable to the mount and fit an EQDIRECT (232-TTL convertor) at the far end. As before keep the distance from the EQDirect to the mount short. RS232 should be good for up to 30 metres."


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