Need help on making ~50 ft usb cable

[hypeMarked]

Hi everyone,

I wanna make ~50ft of usb 1.0/1.1 cables, but I have a question. I know that I need an amplifier for the signal for every 15 ft or so. At www.callcct.com, they sells USB active extension cable, 16 feet. Now do I need to buy 3 of those OR 2 of those and get one 15 ft regular cable (cheaper). Thanks

 

[hypeMarked]

Help? Somebody! Anybody.

 

[hypeMarked]

Anyone? I really needed the answer for some long wiring. Thanks

 

[vailr]

What USB device are you talking about connecting?
Have you considered using ethernet connection, instead of USB?
If this is for home use, there's ethernet over home wiring solutions. I think I saw some RCA branded devices (ethernet over home wiring) on clearance at Target. If this is for connecting a computer with a USB printer, you could use a $30 ethernet to USB (or parallel) adapter.
Linking/daisychaining 3 USB cables together for 50 feet, just seems kind of klunky.

 

[hypeMarked]

The USB is used for hooking up a ps2 controller. Did you say to use a usb to RJ-45 adapter? Do you need a signal booster for that? Thanks

 

[jbritt1234]

I believe the maximum length for a USB cable is 5 meters (About 16 feet).

I'd just get a wireless PS2 controller. I got one for my XBox and it works great! (logitech)

 

[josedawg]

I kinda always wondered the same myself. While back I wanted to link up a bunch of USB wires from my computer to my dorm's hallway so I could keep an eye on it.

 

[hypeMarked]

The maximum length would be 16ft, but if you use the active link (signal amplifier) you can daisy chain them (upto 5, according to the information I dug out from the net). I was just wondering whether I need 3 signal amplifier or just 2. Since the signal amplifier (as mentioned above) is a lot more than a regular usb cable, I wanted to save some money. Thanks

 

[hypeMarked]

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