Questions tagged [usb]
For questions asking for a device that communicates over USB, Universal Serial Bus.
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Connect Desktop & Laptop to USB C Laptop Docking Station to Utilize Desktop Monitors for Both
I have an ASUS M32CD Desktop (Core i5, 8GB DDR4, 1TB, Windows 10) with Keyboard and Mouse and I want to connect to my desktop monitors using a Hiearcool USB C Hub,USB-C Laptop Docking Station,11 in 1 ...
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USB / Pendrive security [on hold]
Everyone, I want to know, is there any way we can map or bind a particular pendrive to a particular machine/System. Or is there any way to stop formatting a pendrive without being properly ...
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Inner or virtual sound-card as USB external
I need to provide my SoC device (or just a Linux device as a prototype) as an external USB soundcard.
Is it possible? Can I turn it through Alsa or pulse-audio?
It would be great to get advice or ...
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Ethernet hub with multiple NICs
In my project, I need multiple subnets and hence was looking for a usb to ethernet hub, where there are many RJ45 ports and each has its own MAC address.
There are ofcourse usb to ethernet devices, ...
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Connect a switch to my PC for a buzzer type of app
I want to write an app that assesses your reflexes. Basically it makes a sound you have to punch a target and the programme tells you your reaction time. I am not sure what to use for the target part. ...
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Sharing USB device over ethernet to virtual machine
I need to control some USB smartcard readers from a virtual machine (linux), can you recommend a device with good drivers to let the VM see the physical USB devices connected like a physical computer?
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External USB3 hard drive for which external power supply is an option
I'm seeking recommendations for an external USB3 hard drive (2TB - 8TB) that does not require an external power supply, but can use one if provided.
I have only found drives that either use external ...
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Microcontroller to connect smarphone android with analog signal by OTG USB
I am looking for a microcontroller to read an analog ECG signal between an Android smartphone and the OTG USB port but I do not know which one would be better, I have seen that the PICs are good.
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Can I connect a USB-C hub with USB-C input of my laptop Alienware 17 R4? (See the attached photo for exact illustration)
https://ibb.co/mRrGBxy
Will my Plan A or Plan B gonna work? If not, can you recommend a setup of connection? Thank you
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What do I need to mount a thumbdrive to my iPhone?
I have a jailbroken iPhone 6s running iOS 10.3.3. I'd like to be able to connect a r/w thumbdrive to my phone, but I don't know what kind of adapter I'd have to buy/make. Does anyone have any ...
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USB 3.1 C type vs VirtualLink for VR
I have a motherboard which has an USB label 3.1 C type (10 GB/sec). X370 Fatal1ty Pro gaming motherboard to be specific.
I am not sure if that is equivalent to the VirtualLink established last year ...
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Single entry docking station with usb-C
I have a Belkin docking station which I used with my old Macbook air. I used to connect a single usb-A (coming from an usb-B port in the docking station) to get all my devices connected; I also had to ...
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Internal USB to external ethernet?
I have a Mini-ITX build, where the mobo only has one PCIe slot, but the case has two PCI brackets. I need to use the PCIe for extra SATA ports, but I would like one or more extra ethernet ports too. ...
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USB-C hub that can charge multiple PD devices?
I have a 60W USB-C PD brick with a single output. I would like to charge multiple devices from it (phones, tablets, devices that don't pull the full 60W) so in theory it should be able to max several ...
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Programmatically moving a USB port between devices
I have two devices that share data, the only common data access method they have is through a DOS formatted flash drive. When I'm at the office, I can easily plug into device A, add files, unmount, ...
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Rasperry Pi alternative with USB 3.0, Ethernet port, and casing?
I am looking for Raspberry PI 3 alternative board which would give me:
USB 3.0 port. Single is enough.
Ethernet port.
Casing. (Built-in / bought separately)
Orange PI 3 is perfect for my needs ...
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Is there any USB HID bridge that enumerate as HID keyboard?
I bought a CP2110-EK presuming that it work as a standard HID Keyboard, which I could send data from UART to CP2110 and then the data would echo in Keyboard protocol.
But later I saw in CP2110 ...
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Is their any way to buy a USB case
So i’m struggling to find a USB flash drive case, what I specifically the shell of the USB without any electronics.
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The best USB for a portable system
Does anyone know a USB disk that's considerably fast and capacitive but it doesn't get very hot?
Currently I own a SanDisk Ultraflair 3.0 and even without moving anything it gets hot. For example, ...
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Is there such a thing as an M.2 Thunderbolt / USB-C controller?
I'm looking at a motherboard that has an extra M.2 slot, but not Thunderbolt or even USB-C.
Does an add-in exist which adds a Thunderbolt or USB-C controller in this slot, using the PCIe lanes?
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Power-In + Video-Out + USB Out for mobile phone? (Samsung S8) [closed]
I am looking for a cheaper alternative for the Samsung Dex Station or Samsung Dex Pad.
Some phones like my Samsung S8, which happens to be a Samsung Dex compatible device can be turned into a full ...
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USB hub with power (and data) control
Many (and fast) USB hubs are available in the market, but most of them do not provide a selective control over their single ports. From the OS, I would like to be able to:
activate and deactivate ...
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desktop (pci-express?) to usb otg adapter (linux)
I am looking for a pci-express usb otg adapter (or some other way) so I can do some experimenting with gadgetfs (usb device) on my desktop Linux computer. usb type c is not suitable as it uses ...
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USB Wifi card for Packet injection/Monitor mode
I'm searching for a USB wifi card which allows me to inject packages at a high rate (>6Mbit/s), as well as monitor them in Linux. If possible it should also support a high MTU (2300). Also, good or ...
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Is there a USB 3.0 male (power +data) toY-Split USB male (data only) and usb male (power only) cable?
What I'm Doing
I have a laptop and I am looking to get a portable screen for my laptop.
My Problem
Some of them have separate video and power connectors, but others give power and video over a ...
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Small (pocket size) folding wired USB keyboard
I'm looking for a small wired keyboard that could be used with a mobile phone (capable of USB OTG).
Requirements:
USB connection, preferably microUSB connector (to remove the need for reductions)
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MacBookPro Thunderbolt 2 External SSD USC-C
I have a MacBookPro Early 2015, with 2 USC-3 ports (occupied. sigh.) and 2 Thunderbolt 2 ports (1 occupied with a gigabit Ethernet adapter, 1 free). I need to purchase a reliable 1 TB External SSD; a ...
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USB EEPROM Flash Programmer with Linux support
I bought a CH341 or similar ROM programmer (GZUT OnePro) from Ebay ages ago, but it has absolutely no Linux support whatsoever, and its Windows drivers are not WHQL which requires you to disable ...
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Looking for a contemporary device similar to what the Yoggie used to be
About ten years back there was a range of products all called Yoggie. Some of them were bigger, some of them looked like bulky USB sticks (i.e. too wide to fit other USB plugs next to them), called ...
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ASUS UX433FN how to have multiple HDMI displays? [closed]
I already have an ASUS UX430 laptop that works perfectly with 2 HDMI displays, which totals 3 displays with the integrated display; this my own personal display.
I needed another laptop and ...
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thunderbolt 3 to pci express adapter
I've a Thinkpad X1 3rd generation tablet, which has thunderbolt 3 slots. I am thinking about getting an external GPU enclosure since the thunderbolt 3 protocol itself supports interfacing with PCIe. ...
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Is there, or could anyone make a tiny 1 to 2 USB-C “splitter” hub that only contains a female USB-C-PD port and a female USB-C data port?
It still amazes me that it's almost the end of 2018 and still no one seems to have been able to, to my knowledge, find or create such a device. I did however gather some more information, so here I go....
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USB-C hub to turn 1 USB-C port into 2/3
I recently got an iPad Pro and want to charge it the same time I am listening to music. I have the Apple 3.5mm jack and most adapters to turn that one port into charging + 3.5mm didn’t seem very good. ...
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Is there a two-computer, multiple-port USB or KVM switch with *individual buttons* for each USB device?
I operate a two-computer setup with multiple displays and a plethora of USB devices. I have a pretty excellent KVM switch, that I'm generally very happy with; but I often need to switch the keyboard/...
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USB<-> serial dongle that's capable of 9-bit data?
As a follow-up to the comment by @KevinVermeer on his answer to this question - and a alternative to this other question, does anyone know of a USB<-> serial dongle that's capable of 9-bit data?
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Getting a USB into 3.5 floppy drive
I'm dealing with a 3.5 inch floppy drive and I'm curious if there's any way to get a USB drive's data directly into the place where the floppy drive would usually be inserted. Is there such a device?
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Which 5.1 receiver can fully be used headless?
I am looking for a slim audio receiver which can configured and used without even having a TV (no dhmi output).
The reason for this is because I want to add it to my iMac 5K which has no way to ...
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USB dock or KVM switch?
I just got a new PC at work (HP Z2 with Win10 x64), but for legacy product support I need to maintain a legacy machine (Dell Optiplex 9010) with Windows 7 x64 and x86 as well. IT was having issues ...
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Look-like POS keyboard
I'm seeking for a special type of additional keyboard.
Need a pool of 20-30 fully programmable keys on a couple (or more) of 'shifts'. USB connector. Black color.
I searched for POS keyboard and ...
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Can anyone recommend a reliable multiport USB-C Hub?
Can anyone recommend a good USB-C multifunction hub for use with a 2018 MacBook Pro? It has to be bus-powered, have ethernet, SD card, HDMI, hopefully VGA as well, audio out, and at least 2 USB 3 ...
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Looking for a device to record a stereo signal on USB drive/SD card without a laptop
What I want is to record a stereo input signal on a USB drive or SD card, without the use of a laptop.
The reason is I play in a rock band, and during rehearsals it would be nice to be able to record ...
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Wired USB mouse with freely spinning vertical wheel and a thumb wheel
I am looking for a mouse which can be used wired (so data transfer via USB cable is possible) which has the option of a freely spinning mouse wheel and a secondary, horizontal wheel (not buttons for ...
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Convert wired USB to wireless
I am currently working on a DIY project to remove all visible wires from my desk
I want to remove my backlight keyboard cable and I need this project to remain cheap (I don't want to buy a $200 ...
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High luminosity tolerant USB camera
I'm looking for a high luminosity tolerant USB camera.
I'm working on a project in which I have to install a small USB camera in a surgical illumination device. The objective is to stream videos of ...
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Wireless keyboard/mouse immune to USB3 radio frequency interference?
I have always had really bad luck with wireless keyboards and mice on computers that have USB3 connectors. When plugging the receiver mini-dongle into a USB3 port (or even near a USB3 port) both the ...
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Some hardware for multiple SIM cards SMS sending
I need some hardware for multiple SIM cards SMS sending. Preferably 200 sim cards. I would use Linux and some development boards like Raspberry pi etc. I have used raspberry with a USB dongle. Please ...
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USB 3G Dongle Market
What is the best USB 3G dongle on the market right now to use with my Macbook Pro running MacOS? I am looking for something under $50 that rivals WIFI and Ethernet type of speed. I am looking for the ...
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Small, portable USB-C monitor with hub?
My phone does this neat trick where I can plug it into a USB-C hub and it'll let me use an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse. This has inspired me and I think I would love a way to take advantage ...
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Where to purchase USB cables without “human sized” ends
I'm trying to build a device made up of several other devices all connected using USB A cables. The amount of room on the cables taken up by the "human sized" ends requires a larger enclosure than I ...
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USB 3.0 Express Card for Linux
I need a USB 3.0 Express Card with 2 Ports and 34mm width that is compatible with Linux. Additional compatibility with Windows 10 would be great.
I already tried „CSL - USB 3.0 Super Speed PCMCIA ...
