USB On-the-Go cables
Posted: 28.08.2015 22:31
This is NOT a Helicon Remote problem, but I figure people in here are most likely using a lot of USB-OTG cables....
I'm having a problem with cables failing... In the last two years, I've gone through OVER a DOZEN different USB-OTG cables. They ALWAYS fail at the micro-USB end that plugs into the tablet. I've tried the el-cheapo $2 cables. I've tried the "premium" $5 cables. I've tried the SUPER premium $10 cables. Doesn't seem to make any difference. I've had the ones with the silver ends. I've had the ones with the gold ends. I've had the ones with the GOLD PLATED ends. Makes no difference.
I don't have AS MUCH problem with the charging cables, but they eventually fail too. I've probably gone through a half dozen of those.
It's NOT the Nexus 9 I'm using - I have EXACTLY the same problem with my elderly Nexus 7. I even REPLACED the charging socket in the Nexus 7 tablet, and it STILL has cables fail.
No matter what I've done, EVENTUALLY, when I plug in the micro-USB into the tablet, and turn on the camera, Helicon Remote is NOT going to find a camera. SOMETIMES, for a while, I can move the plug slightly and it'll work, but that's generally the death rattle... Very shortly after that it's gonna quit working.
I don't abuse the plugs. I don't yank on things. I don't chew on 'em. I don't sit on 'em. I don't pull them on and off every couple seconds... In fact, I try very hard to disconnect at the USB-USB end and leave the micro-USB plugged in for the entire photo session to MINIMIZE messing with the plug. Doesn't seem to make any difference.
Does anybody have a recommendation for a source of USB-OTG cables that have lasted well for them when used regularly and for several hours at a session? 'Cause I'm at the point of ordering the stupid things a half-dozen at a time so I have a LOT of spares!
I'm having a problem with cables failing... In the last two years, I've gone through OVER a DOZEN different USB-OTG cables. They ALWAYS fail at the micro-USB end that plugs into the tablet. I've tried the el-cheapo $2 cables. I've tried the "premium" $5 cables. I've tried the SUPER premium $10 cables. Doesn't seem to make any difference. I've had the ones with the silver ends. I've had the ones with the gold ends. I've had the ones with the GOLD PLATED ends. Makes no difference.
I don't have AS MUCH problem with the charging cables, but they eventually fail too. I've probably gone through a half dozen of those.
It's NOT the Nexus 9 I'm using - I have EXACTLY the same problem with my elderly Nexus 7. I even REPLACED the charging socket in the Nexus 7 tablet, and it STILL has cables fail.
No matter what I've done, EVENTUALLY, when I plug in the micro-USB into the tablet, and turn on the camera, Helicon Remote is NOT going to find a camera. SOMETIMES, for a while, I can move the plug slightly and it'll work, but that's generally the death rattle... Very shortly after that it's gonna quit working.
I don't abuse the plugs. I don't yank on things. I don't chew on 'em. I don't sit on 'em. I don't pull them on and off every couple seconds... In fact, I try very hard to disconnect at the USB-USB end and leave the micro-USB plugged in for the entire photo session to MINIMIZE messing with the plug. Doesn't seem to make any difference.
Does anybody have a recommendation for a source of USB-OTG cables that have lasted well for them when used regularly and for several hours at a session? 'Cause I'm at the point of ordering the stupid things a half-dozen at a time so I have a LOT of spares!