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Waterproof USB
gaminn:
I already decided to try the generic 5 pin circular waterproof connector. If it won't work properly I will use some professional waterproof USB connectors.
ogden:
--- Quote from: gaminn on July 22, 2019, 01:14:03 pm ---I already decided to try the generic 5 pin circular waterproof connector. If it won't work properly I will use some professional waterproof USB connectors.
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There are great chances that it won't work (reliably). Do not untwist USB data pair wires, leave those twisted together up-to connector pins. Connect them to two pins that are closest to each other in connector you use and pray. Also UV-protect your cable. I know that there are Cat5 cables for outdoor use, dunno about USB.
SiliconWizard:
https://www.bulgin.com/us/products/front-panel-mount-leaded-usb-connector-px0843-px0460-series-group.html
gaminn:
--- Quote from: ogden on July 22, 2019, 01:26:22 pm ---There are great chances that it won't work (reliably). Do not untwist USB data pair wires, leave those twisted together up-to connector pins. Connect them to two pins that are closest to each other in connector you use and pray. Also UV-protect your cable. I know that there are Cat5 cables for outdoor use, dunno about USB.
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Good point about the UV resistance. I guess I can buy some UV resistant tube/heatshrink to protect the cable... Or I think I will put some regular heatshrink on the cable, hopefully it will make the cable last a year or two longer...
The cable will be untwisted 5 cm inside the connectors and then a few cm inside the camera.
Ian.M:
5cm untwisted is *FAR* too long - 5mm might be OK.
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