USB mounted connectors - forum post?

[s_busby_uk]

Hi all

I've been looking for ages trying to find a forum post that had some suggestions for something like this (not JUST this, mind - a few other alternatives):



Struggling to find it and search terms like "USB" are a bit too broad for narrowing it down it seems.

Is anyone else cleverer than I am and able to link me to it? Sorry to be so pathetic at tracking this down!

[codemonkey76]

I ordered this yesterday:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290986280752&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:AU:3160

[keilmillerjr]

I purchased two of these. They were not cheap ($21.99), but are of excellent quality and look great! Mount them in a hole just like an arcade button. The cover not shown is just a rubber cover that is attached to the unit so you don't loose it.

Clarion CCAUSB USB 2.0 Extension Cable with Integrated Cover
http://www.amazon.com/Clarion-CCAUSB-Extension-Cable-Integrated/dp/B001GXQMXE

[PL1]

You can buy Neutrik NAUSB-W-B feedthrus at Focus Attack, Allied Electronics, or Mouser.

 

They also come in nickel. (P/N NAUSB-W)


Scott

[s_busby_uk]

Perfect PL1, I think those are the ones I had in mind. Thanks for putting the part number too, much easier to track down!

Thanks everyone else too, most useful.

[ArcadeNerd]

You can buy Neutrik NAUSB-W-B feedthrus at Focus Attack, Allied Electronics, or Mouser.

 

They also come in nickel. (P/N NAUSB-W)


Scott

I second these.  I put one or two each on my games that have a PC in them.  Some machines I put one in them and run a USB to a 5V charger on the power strip so that I can attach and power USB toys and such to my cab.

[s_busby_uk]

Yeah I figure they're ideal for attaching gamepads and particularly keyboards and mice for when some PC admin is needed. I'm planning a slimline cabinet so don't want to house any of these things inside it if I can help it.

[DarakuTenshi]

I think the Neutrik are the best looking out of them and they are simple to install. On top of that it looks natural rather than having to contrive a way to install them in the cabinet.

[RandyT]

USB extension cable, a small slot in your desired panel and some hot melt glue.  If you want to get fancy, you can add a faceplate, but just a simple slot would be less obtrusive.  Very inexpensive and not too difficult to do.

[chopperthedog]

USB extension cable, a small slot in your desired panel and some hot melt glue.  If you want to get fancy, you can add a faceplate, but just a simple slot would less obtrusive.  Very inexpensive and not too difficult to do.

As said above, but I went the fancy route and used 2 button hole plugs that I had on hand.





good day.

[Brian74]

http://www.amazon.com/Reversible-USB-Genderchanger-Type-D-Housing/dp/B003VSXQVI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1387504587&sr=1-1&keywords=Neutrik+NAUSB-W-B

[mgb]

I think the Neutrik are the best looking out of them and they are simple to install. On top of that it looks natural rather than having to contrive a way to install them in the cabinet.

I definitely agree. and Neutrik makes great products.
go with the neutrik pass throughs as PL1 showed. they're easier to install and won't look hacked.

[RandyT]

go with the neutrik pass throughs as PL1 showed. they're easier to install and won't look hacked.

This may be, but they aren't very attractive for a finished surface.  Something about a square connector jutting out in a hollow round housing that throws the aesthetics of it off.  Maybe it's just me

[PL1]

Something about a square connector jutting out in a hollow round housing that throws the aesthetics of it off.  Maybe it's just me

Just put them on the back/bottom instead of the front -- out of sight, out of mind.    

Neutrik also makes the SCDX covers in several colors.




Scott

[mgb]

Those covers really make for a slick looking install

[Sitnalta]

Damn those covers look perfect, i just ordered 2 on ebay

[RandyT]

These don't look half-bad either 

[Slippyblade]

These don't look half-bad either 

Are those available through GGG?  I just nosed around and couldn't find em...

[Unstupid]

The Neutrik connectors are cool... Only problem is they look like ass.  After a search high and low for something that looked nice, I ended up just buying solder mount connectors from mouser and cutting a square hole in the back of the box:

[mgb]

Yeah,
  That's looks good

[RandyT]

Are those available through GGG?  I just nosed around and couldn't find em...

They are now.  Just added them.