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Title: USB Ports
Post by: Ortizimo on January 15, 2014, 06:52:24 am
so I want to install 2 USB ports in my cab but dont know what to use for ports. I wanted to use a USB extension cable with the PCI card metal thing, not the card one but the cables that end up at the metal you get to place in the space a card would be. but i dont know what the name is so I can find it.
Title: Re: USB Ports
Post by: xandnic on January 15, 2014, 07:50:59 am
I'm using these Neutrik USB ports in my build:

(http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server500/d90a4/products/196/images/1004/neutrik-usb-black__22557.1326515316.1024.768.jpg)
Title: Re: USB Ports
Post by: Drnick on January 15, 2014, 08:04:19 am
Search for USB Header Plate. or USB Back plate.   Bear in mind you must have the connections on your motherboard for it to plug into.  I personally used the Neutrik ports as shown above.
Title: Re: USB Ports
Post by: PL1 on January 15, 2014, 08:25:03 am
so I want to install 2 USB ports in my cab but dont know what to use for ports. I wanted to use a USB extension cable with the PCI card metal thing, not the card one but the cables that end up at the metal you get to place in the space a card would be. but i dont know what the name is so I can find it.
Check here (http://www.amazon.com/2-Port-Rear-Panel-Bracket-Adapter/dp/B002IWEDSS/) for USB rear panel brackets.

+1 on using the Neutrik feedthrus -- very easy to install.


Scott
Title: Re: USB Ports
Post by: Ortizimo on January 16, 2014, 06:52:36 am
thank you all for your all your help!  :applaud:
Title: Re: USB Ports
Post by: nipsmg on January 16, 2014, 08:33:31 am
+1 more for Neutrik feed-throughs.  I love these things.
Title: Re: USB Ports
Post by: eds1275 on February 02, 2014, 01:16:47 pm
+1 more for Neutrik feed-throughs.  I love these things.

Except the price.
Title: Re: USB Ports
Post by: Drnick on February 04, 2014, 02:48:13 pm
In this hobby they are one of the cheaper items to purchase  >:D
Title: Re: USB Ports
Post by: bleargh on February 04, 2014, 04:28:30 pm
I just picked up a pair of these:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/3-28ft-USB2-0-A-Female-To-A-Male-M-F-Adapter-Panel-Mount-Extend-Cable-Screw-Lock-/170851299991 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/3-28ft-USB2-0-A-Female-To-A-Male-M-F-Adapter-Panel-Mount-Extend-Cable-Screw-Lock-/170851299991)

and front-mounted them on my cabinet.

Pair of them cost me a whopping $6, including shipping.  Couldn't go wrong at that price...
Title: Re: USB Ports
Post by: JDFan on February 05, 2014, 10:02:06 am
Tiger Direct has a nice little 4 port setup for $2.99 right now that would work just remove the mounting plate and use the 3 screws to mount -- ( http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3949897&CatId=511 (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3949897&CatId=511) )

(http://images.highspeedbackbone.net/skuimages/large/ULT40299-main01-op.jpg)

Title: Re: USB Ports
Post by: Mr_Numbers on February 06, 2014, 01:22:52 am
Tiger Direct has a nice little 4 port setup for $2.99 right now that would work just remove the mounting plate and use the 3 screws to mount -- ( http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3949897&CatId=511 (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3949897&CatId=511) )

(http://images.highspeedbackbone.net/skuimages/large/ULT40299-main01-op.jpg)

Thanks for the share and good deal.  :)
Title: Re: USB Ports
Post by: JDFan on February 07, 2014, 10:51:50 am
Tiger Direct has a nice little 4 port setup for $2.99 right now that would work just remove the mounting plate and use the 3 screws to mount -- ( http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3949897&CatId=511 (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3949897&CatId=511) )

Thanks for the share and good deal.  :)

It is a very good deal if you have a retail location near you (like we do here in El Paso,  TX.) - Not so good if you have to pay the shipping (+\- $4) which is more than the sale price unless you are ordering other items as well !