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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Misa
iirc 3m was for usb1.1 low speed, full and 2.0 were 5.

5 usb hubs max = total 30m length.

if its just to charge the ipod, you can go out of spec and use a bunch of usb extension cords for power... but data will probably fail.
or just keep a extra battery on hand...oh wait
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Misa
iirc 3m was for usb1.1 low speed, full and 2.0 were 5.

5 usb hubs max = total 30m length.

if its just to charge the ipod, you can go out of spec and use a bunch of usb extension cords for power... but data will probably fail.
incorrect and I was also wrong.

max length spec never changed between 1.x and 2.0. they are both 5M.

also i wouldn't go beyond 5M even to charge. main reason being it wont charge properly since it's a max of 500mA and that's a long distance to travel already.

hey john if you want I have an extra wall plug to usb converter I can send you. it's wall plug on one end and usb port on the other. you can plug it into any wall socket and simply use the supplied cable for the ipod to charge. let me know.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec R
not asking YOU why, but the technical reason why.
signal attenuation. usb cables aren't shielded very well and aren't crossed(twisted). reason is because they weren't meant to go that much of a distance to begin with, thus no need for expensive twisted or shielded cabling.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DakarM
incorrect and I was also wrong.

max length spec never changed between 1.x and 2.0. they are both 5M.

also i wouldn't go beyond 5M even to charge. main reason being it wont charge properly since it's a max of 500mA and that's a long distance to travel already.

hey john if you want I have an extra wall plug to usb converter I can send you. it's wall plug on one end and usb port on the other. you can plug it into any wall socket and simply use the supplied cable for the ipod to charge. let me know.
If you don't want it I will take it. I can send you shipping on it or something in trade...maybe a sperm sample like last time :chuckles:
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Nightshade
If you don't want it I will take it. I can send you shipping on it or something in trade...maybe a sperm sample like last time :chuckles:
I have enough of your sperm sample to clone a small army so I'm okay with out that h:

Pm me your shipping address and I'll send it out within a few days.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DakarM
I have enough of your sperm sample to clone a small army so I'm okay with out that h:

Pm me your shipping address and I'll send it out within a few days.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 05:43 AM
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They also make USB wall outlet chargers...seems like the easier solution to me.
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