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90 deg USB Cable
Mar 31^st, 2022 at 2:16am

I know our scopes work best with the blue USB cable that was supplied. I am wanting to use a USB cable that has a 90 deg angle to go into my laptop. Is there anything specific I can look for in a USB cable that will give me a good idea if it will work?

If I recall, the blue cable had larger contact pads in the ports to make a better connection? Is that correct? Are there any other specs I should look for in a cable? Has anyone had any luck with finding quality cables that didn't have any issues?

I know the USB cable has been talked about many times, and I couldn't seem to find any results that mentioned alternatives.

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Re: 90 deg USB Cable
Reply #1 - Mar 31^st, 2022 at 4:33am

BMW Scott wrote on Mar 31^st, 2022 at 2:16am:

Is there anything specific I can look for in a USB cable that will give me a good idea if it will work?

The usual statements apply here. Brand, reviews, seller return policy. If you recognize the brand, and you're buying from a reputable place and the reviews are good you are on the right track.

BMW Scott wrote on Mar 31^st, 2022 at 2:16am:

If I recall, the blue cable had larger contact pads in the ports to make a better connection? Is that correct?

Yes, this was done to combat low quality USB ports used by some PC manufacturers at the time.

BMW Scott wrote on Mar 31^st, 2022 at 2:16am:

Are there any other specs I should look for in a cable?

USB 3.0 SS (Super speed)

Borrowed from Monoprice "This cable features a USB 3.0 Type-C™ connector on one end and a USB 3.0 Type-B connector on the other end. The USB 3.0 Type-B connector differs from the traditional USB 2.0 Type-B connector in that it has 5 additional pins, which carry SuperSpeed data."

BMW Scott wrote on Mar 31^st, 2022 at 2:16am:

Has anyone had any luck with finding quality cables that didn't have any issues?

I have this cable from Monoprice and it seems to work just fine.
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=38613

I also have this cable i sourced from Amazon. It also works just fine.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SR71Q67/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?...

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Re: 90 deg USB Cable
Reply #2 - Mar 31^st, 2022 at 1:09pm

TrevorSchlientz wrote on Mar 31^st, 2022 at 4:33am:

USB 3.0 SS (Super speed)

Borrowed from Monoprice "This cable features a USB 3.0 Type-C™ connector on one end and a USB 3.0 Type-B connector on the other end. The USB 3.0 Type-B connector differs from the traditional USB 2.0 Type-B connector in that it has 5 additional pins, which carry SuperSpeed data."

I'm still using the 4423, so I'll have to stick to a USB 2.0 cable. Well, a USB 3.0 cable may work, just not a type b.

Thanks for the advice!

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Brian Haley Autonerdz Administrator Picogroup Offline Posts: 558 Olympia, WA Washington USA Gender:	Re: 90 deg USB Cable Reply #3 - Mar 31^st, 2022 at 1:55pm BMW Scott wrote on Mar 31^st, 2022 at 1:09pm: I'm still using the 4423 Some 4423 users have had trouble with non-Pico USB cables. I think it's worth a try, just watch for strange behavior like signals switching channels.
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Steven McGrew Guru Member Picogroup Offline Posts: 355 Spokane, WA Washington USA Gender:	Re: 90 deg USB Cable Reply #4 - Mar 31^st, 2022 at 3:07pm I've purchased cables from this website several times and their angled cables have worked fine with my Picoscope 4423. https://www.angledcables.com/
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Sam M. Senior Member Picogroup Offline I'm an Autonerd Posts: 239 Chicago Illinois USA Gender:	Re: 90 deg USB Cable Reply #5 - Apr 1^st, 2022 at 2:33am Greetings, I purchased, and having been using the cable pictured by Trevor above with no issues on a 4425 and a 4425a. For me, on a multiple different laptops it is working just fine.
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Re: 90 deg USB Cable
Reply #6 - Apr 2^nd, 2022 at 4:27am

Brian Haley wrote on Mar 31^st, 2022 at 1:55pm:

Some 4423 users have had trouble with non-Pico USB cables.

I think it's worth a try, just watch for strange behavior like signals switching channels.

Thank you Brian. I was trying to solve an issue of how my laptop is mounted above my box. What I believe I should do is buy another roll cart and use my other laptop. Then I won't have a need for a longer cable or any odd angles.

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BMW Scott Super Nerd Picogroup Offline Posts: 561 High Point, NC North Carolina USA Gender:	Re: 90 deg USB Cable Reply #7 - Apr 2^nd, 2022 at 4:28am Steven McGrew wrote on Mar 31^st, 2022 at 3:07pm: I've purchased cables from this website several times and their angled cables have worked fine with my Picoscope 4423. https://www.angledcables.com/ Nice! Thanks for the link. I have bookmarked it. I'm sure this resource will come in handy.
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