USB cord length - Will it effect performance?

[Timoe]

I'd like to eliminate the 4 tangled usb cords jutting out of the back of my controller.

Question 1: It seems like the easy solution is to plug them into a hub and have the (1) cord from the hub coming out of the CP.  Yes?

Question 2: But each of my components has like a 6' (2 meter) cord coming off of it and if I add a hub thats an additional 6-10'.  Will this affect performance?

Question 3: Also, do I need a hub that supports USB2 or just USB1?

Question 4: What other options should I look out for ?(ex. powered / not powered)


Any recomendations?

[2600]

I'd like to eliminate the 4 tangled usb cords jutting out of the back of my controller.

Question 1: It seems like the easy solution is to plug them into a hub and have the (1) cord from the hub coming out of the CP.  Yes?

Or you could untangle your cords and zip tie them.  But a Hub is a solution.

Question 2: But each of my components has like a 6' (2 meter) cord coming off of it and if I add a hub thats an additional 6-10'.  Will this affect performance?

Up to 2ms delay that you shouldn't notice.

Question 3: Also, do I need a hub that supports USB2 or just USB1?

You didn't says what your devices are or if your computer supports USB 2, but assuming normal controls either is fine.  I see more problems on USB 2 hubs.

Question 4: What other options should I look out for ?(ex. powered / not powered)

Again don't know what your devices are so not sure.  Assuming just Arcade Controls, you could go with unpowered.  I always suggest powered though as I tend to see less problems.

[Timoe]

USB Items on Panel

1. Happ Trackball with USB Harness
2. SlikStik Tornado Spinner
3. IPAC2 with LED Harness
4. GPWiz 49

[rwhip41]

timoe,
Those components need voltage, so you'd want a powered hub (since you have 4 components).