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Title: USB extension
Post by: numbnutz48 on January 15, 2011, 02:11:55 pm

Does anyone know where or if I can get a USB adapter that i can mount to the cabinet and have an extension running into the back om my PC. This way I can just plug my wireless stick/other USB components on the outside of my cabinet?

Title: Re: USB extension
Post by: Bender on January 15, 2011, 02:40:00 pm

http://www.lizardlick.com/Neutrik-NAUSB-W-B-AB-USB-Feed-Through-Black_p_222.html (http://www.lizardlick.com/Neutrik-NAUSB-W-B-AB-USB-Feed-Through-Black_p_222.html)

Title: Re: USB extension
Post by: ArcadeNerd on January 15, 2011, 04:01:56 pm

I second that option.  I have put these in all of my cabinets and also used them for fighter sticks.  Quite handy and work well.  Just drill a hole where you want it and then 2 tiny screws hold it in place.  I bought mine from a site called Markertek but for some reason the site isn;t coming up now (are they gone?).  They were cheaper than LizardLick and I bought like 12 of them so shipping was good.  I'll keep an eye out for the site and post the link i it comes up.  If you need stuff from LizardLick though their prices are alright.

Title: Re: USB extension
Post by: HanoiBoi on January 15, 2011, 04:09:55 pm

www.monoprice.com (http://www.monoprice.com)

I actually placed an order just today for 3 A male to A male USB cords, 3 keystone A female to A female adapters and a 3 slot keystone faceplate - all for about $12.

I'll mount under my virtual pin for use with keyboard, mouse and flash drive.

Title: Re: USB extension
Post by: RandyT on January 15, 2011, 04:19:34 pm

For a really cheap option, look for a USB extension cable at a local dollar store.  Cut a nice square hole in the panel, or a faceplate, and hot melt glue the receptacle end into it from the back.

If you are neat and careful about it, it should look good and work just fine.

Title: Re: USB extension
Post by: saint on January 15, 2011, 06:05:05 pm

This is what I did on Project Arcade 1. If I can hobble down there I'll take a picture on how it looks. On Project Arcade 2, I used the Neutrick's like the ones from Lizard Lick. USB extension cable is cheap, but getting the hole right was a bit trickier. Neutrick is simply to install but more expensive.

Title: Re: USB extension
Post by: ErikRuud on January 15, 2011, 07:28:28 pm

Quote from: saint on January 15, 2011, 06:05:05 pm

... If I can hobble down there I'll take a picture on how it looks. ...

Don't you just jump through the hole in the ceiling?  ;D

Title: Re: USB extension
Post by: drventure on January 15, 2011, 07:45:38 pm

+1 that's what I did in my cab. Works a treat and cost all of 99c at frys for the extension cable.

But those Nuetrik ports do look good!