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| 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:
--- Quote from: timoe on February 03, 2006, 10:23:44 am ---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? --- End quote --- Or you could untangle your cords and zip tie them. But a Hub is a solution. --- Quote ---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? --- End quote --- Up to 2ms delay that you shouldn't notice. --- Quote ---Question 3: Also, do I need a hub that supports USB2 or just USB1? --- End quote --- 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. --- Quote ---Question 4: What other options should I look out for ?(ex. powered / not powered) --- End quote --- 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). |
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