I bought a really small USB cable for my nexus one but I'd like to use my Nexus as a massive thumb drive too.
Any suggestions on a super skinny thing usb cable? One without such big thick plastic on either end.
monoprice.com
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5137&seq=1&format=2
1.5ft for $0.85 good enough for ya?
I have an even shorter cable but my question was more is there something with thiner metal or plastic ends so it could fit more comfortably in my case or with my phone at all times.
I've seen lots of usb sticks with wildly thin plastic usb ends like the OCZ micro whatever stick.
So any cables like that exist?
I have a problem, my grandmother herd I wanted a keyboard dock. She gave it a good try and bought a 10.1 inch tablet leather case with a built in USB keyboard. Problem is that if I choose to buy a USB adapter for my beloved tablet, there is a problem of room. Should I tear apart a junk charging cable and solder the power and data connections to the appropriate areas on the connector, or should I tear the connector off of a USB adapter and solder in wires to the contact points and appropriate pins on the connector. I have only soldered large components so my soldering skills are poor. If someone can build this and sell it I'd be just as happy lol.
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The dock is obviously great if you don't mind paying for it or get it free. However it's a bit clunky to carry around with you (if using a portable external battery) or in a car.
It's not a great option having to remove the waterproof flap all the time to charge as well.
So I got to thinking, could one modify an old mini / micro usb cable (I've tons of old micro ones laying around), so that the +/- cables go straight to the metal contacts on the Xz. I assume it is just a case of +/- on the docking connector? Would it matter if they were connected the wrong way...?
It'll be a bit of an in-elegant solution but to start with I was thinking of some bluetack and some sort of spacing connector bar to quickly press onto / pull off the phone.
I am pretty sure the polarity would matter, as it would be DC. However this is easy enough to check using a multimeter on the dock.
Good luck
For in-car use, I personally would put the sony charger there for the moment.
Brodit the in car holder maker will also make a version of holder which will use the contacts, but not sure when that will be out.
I'm wondering now if it might not be easier just to wait for a cheap chinese dock to come out on ebay. The dock's also got an advantage it'll hold your phone nicely if you want to use it with an external keyboard, or watch a film for example.
Just not keen on spending £25 on one.
I think it would be pretty easy to make your own, for the electrics would it just be a case of cutting the micro usb connector off then attaching red + black wires?
MobiusPizza said:
I am pretty sure the polarity would matter, as it would be DC. However this is easy enough to check using a multimeter on the dock.
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Could someone with a dock check and post it?
Would be great.
This would be so cool. If it was like the Magsafe connectors on Macbooks it would be ideal. Probably not for me though. Hope you can do it.
Exactly what I was thinking off..
Taking the +/- 5V from the USB cable is not a problem. The main challenge is how to mount the 2 wires onto the metal contacts!
Removing the flaps has been pretty troublesome so far, especially when you're rushing off to somewhere and ya gotta use the GPS..
MasK said:
Exactly what I was thinking off..
Taking the +/- 5V from the USB cable is not a problem. The main challenge is how to mount the 2 wires onto the metal contacts!
Removing the flaps has been pretty troublesome so far, especially when you're rushing off to somewhere and ya gotta use the GPS..
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copper foil would be easiest way to make the contacts, I've used it a few times in the past with my DIY wireless chargers
MasK said:
Exactly what I was thinking off..
Taking the +/- 5V from the USB cable is not a problem. The main challenge is how to mount the 2 wires onto the metal contacts!
Removing the flaps has been pretty troublesome so far, especially when you're rushing off to somewhere and ya gotta use the GPS..
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I think that the biggest challange will be finding someone who will tell us which pin is + .....
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has anyone got a dock yet?
The 3rd party stockists haven't shipped them yet have they? The bundle/deal is a post out one..
made a sort of dock, using 2 pins from a computer molex connector + foil, held the correct distance apart with glue from a hot glue gun, but need to wait until someone can find out the polarity before trying it!
I have exactly the same DIY idea but I want to kill two birds in one stone – wireless charging and MagSafe type of mobile charging interface.
I target for Xperia Z for its IPX protection and 4G. Being an IPX certified device, the port covers are important that I don’t know why Sony doesn’t have wireless charging just like its competitor Panasonic (model P-02E has both wireless charging and replaceable battery) having. The charging dock can solve this shortcoming a bit but the dock is only good for placing at home or in the office. When charging with external battery pack on the road, the it is better to have some handy charging cable to charge through the 2-pin. Then MagSafe type of cable is a good candidate.
Googled a bit and found a flip case (Muvit Qi Wireless Charging Kit for Sony Xperia Z) with Qi charging ready and I wonder it is utilizing the 2-pin as well. If I do the DIY, I will use a thin plastic case with the following components:
1) attach a Qi/Touchstone charging coil at the inner back side of the case
2) on side edge of the case facing the 2-pin of the device, I will attach a new 2-pin port with 2 small iron plate on each end, the 2-pin will connect to the charging coil and acts as the connector for the 2-pin of the device and piggy-back to the dock for charging
3) MagSafe type of charging cable is made by a normal USB cable with one end chopped to make a 2-pin connector with 2 small permanent magnets on each end for attaching to the iron plate mounted on the case above
Great idea Kimmy, looking forward to your work! Let us know what parts you use and where you get them! Would be great !
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I was thinking of a simple clip onto the side over the pogo pins.
Has anyone got the polarity yet?
Those of you who maybe reading this and have the dock already please check the polarity.
And we have an answer!
The + is the upper pin, - is the lower
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38868648
Time to start playing
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I've just built my mark1 dock from a few bits of spare wood and an old sony ericsson ct75 charger plug( from an old powermat powercube), I just moved the spring loaded pins on CT75 plug a little further apart to mate a little more comfortably with the contacts on the XZ.
Cost absolutley nothing so although it looks rubish I'm happy to have a working dock. and not have to open the charger flap anymore. Tomorrow I might cover it in soft black cloth and i'm sure it'll look much better.
I'm going to bend a bit of black or clear Acrylic for my next dock because it looks like you can get away with a kind of z profile, I'm also thinking about making something for my car
jimsey said:
I've just built my mark1 dock from a few bits of spare wood and an old sony ericsson ct75 charger plug( from an old powermat powercube), I just moved the spring loaded pins on CT75 plug a little further apart to mate a little more comfortably with the contacts on the XZ.
Cost absolutley nothing so although it looks rubish I'm happy to have a working dock. and not have to open the charger flap anymore. Tomorrow I might cover it in soft black cloth and i'm sure it'll look much better.
I'm going to bend a bit of black or clear Acrylic for my next dock because it looks like you can get away with a kind of z profile, I'm also thinking about making something for my car
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This is really cool, I have been working on something similar, but was having a hard time finding suitable pins(Tried just bare wire and foil!), Never thought of using the pits from an old Sony Ericsson charger
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This is really cool, I have been working on something similar, but was having a hard time finding suitable pins(Tried just bare wire and foil!), Never thought of using the pits from an old Sony Ericsson charger
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yeah I wanted spring loaded pins and came across the old sony charger adapter when looking through my box of spares.
I opened up the jack and the pins just slide out with some careful pulling and slide back into another position, I then trimmed off the 2 prongs sony use to hold the charger into the phone, then it was just a case of fixing the jack in place with some hot glue.
the other idea i had was nabbing the battery contacts out of one of my daughters old toys, or making contacts from copper foil, but i'm happy with this result.
As i said I'll cover it in Black felt or plether tomorrow, and i'm sure it look much neater
What about instead of making a dock, just making a small, magnetized connector that attaches directly to the pins?
I'm still waiting for the phone to be released here so cant experiment but do you think this could be achievable?
I'm going to have a go at a small clip on using sugru/silicon rubber
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I resently purchased a Samsung Brand MHL cable for my Galaxy S4. I found that there is 1/8" interferance with my micro USB slot when I have my Otterbox Defender on it. The cable works great once I remove my case, but I don't want to have to remove it every time I want to use this cable.
What opions do I have. Do I shave down the MHL cable, Shave down the otterbox plastic, try to find a micro usb extender (if they exist so far have been very tough to find) or just deal with the removal of the case?
Thanks to all in advance for your help.
Is that an 1/8" on each side or 1/16" on each side, 1/8" total?
If you don't have to take much off the connector, that would be my first choice.
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jmarcus2002 said:
I resently purchased a Samsung Brand MHL cable for my Galaxy S4. I found that there is 1/8" interferance with my micro USB slot when I have my Otterbox Defender on it. The cable works great once I remove my case, but I don't want to have to remove it every time I want to use this cable.
What opions do I have. Do I shave down the MHL cable, Shave down the otterbox plastic, try to find a micro usb extender (if they exist so far have been very tough to find) or just deal with the removal of the case?
Thanks to all in advance for your help.
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I bought this extension cable:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-USB-E..._USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item335d132654
Alright, so I have been using my regular OTG cable and usb setup for the device and lately I have been thinking of the possibility of somehow attaching my usb to the rear of the device case (with some velcro) so it is not hanging loosely to get pulled out (and impact the port). I have been googling around and at present can only seem to find an OTG cable with either a right angle to the left or right. My question is, is there a rear facing OTG cable with a 90 degree angle to the rear of the device where the cable can be secured in place and the cable naturally bent to the rear to relieve potential pressure to the port and allow for easy velcro-ing ability of the usb/otg usb A section of the cable to the rear of the case.
I presently have a sandisk dual micro OTG usb adaptor which is rather good (however i have seemed to misplaced it) but i can already see a problem with this once i get a half decent case (thinking poetic revolution series).
My last solution will probably involve the use of a right or left angle OTG if i cant seem to find what i am after.
cheers for the help
I know there are mini otg adapters that just fit a microSD card. They are about the size of your thumbnail. The name slipped me.
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I know there are mini otg adapters that just fit a microSD card. They are about the size of your thumbnail. The name slipped me.
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Cheers
I actually have one of these and it works well for now that I have nil case (due to there being none available in Australia) but once I get a hold decent case with a cover over the ports I just know the bulk will hit on the case port opening in and prevent the little adaptor from attaching to the device. I'm not to keen on getting a slimline folio type cover and was going to get a poetic case similar to the otterbox
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Cheers
I actually have one of these and it works well for now that I have nil case (due to there being none available in Australia) but once I get a hold decent case with a cover over the ports I just know the bulk will hit on the case port opening in and prevent the little adaptor from attaching to the device. I'm not to keen on getting a slimline folio type cover and was going to get a poetic case similar to the otterbox
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Do you know what they are called? I actually wanted to order it, but I fotgot the name.
this is the exact one i purchased
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/28146687...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
works fine for me only a few dollars