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gaminn:
Hi,
I have front loader on my tractor. I will mount an USB camera on the front loader that will be connected to a tablet in tractor's cabin. As the front loader can be detached from the tractor the USB cable must be disconnectable at the place where the front loader is connected to the tractor. I'm looking for waterproof USB connectors (both male and female) that can be soldered to the cable. Is there something on the market?

I also thought about using generic waterproof 5 pin (5V GND D+ D- shielding) connector like this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32761188548.html But I'm not sure whether it will work. The USB is high speed (480 MHz). Do you think it will work? Overall length of the USB cable (from the camera to the tablet) is approx. 4 meters.

David Hess:
Some other connector would work fine.  480Mb USB is not too demanding.

I suspect it would be easier to just wrap the joint between the connectors with electrical tape as needed.

Bud:
 Bulgin  Buccaneer IP68 rated connectors are available at Digikey but they are pricey.

ogden:

--- Quote from: gaminn on July 21, 2019, 06:40:00 pm ---I will mount an USB camera on the front loader that will be connected to a tablet in tractor's cabin. As the front loader can be detached from the tractor the USB cable must be disconnectable at the place where the front loader is connected to the tractor. I'm looking for waterproof USB connectors (both male and female) that can be soldered to the cable.

--- End quote ---

Don't. Bad idea. Better look for automotive 12V power connector and install WiFi camera instead.

gaminn:

--- Quote from: ogden on July 22, 2019, 08:26:46 am ---Don't. Bad idea. Better look for automotive 12V power connector and install WiFi camera instead.

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Why? I don't like wifi camera much.

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