i wish to add a usb socket to the front of my dsp project. ive yet to find a nice looking usb socket which can be mounted in a simple drilled hole.
anyone have a suggestion?
ive seen a few on chinese wholesale sites, but these tend to be huge waterproof industrial jobbies, expensive, only available in large quantities, and imported.
the rest require a square or rectangular hole, and do not have a bezel which hides any roughness in the cut. Not exactly easy to do with home tools and a 13mm thick aluminium front fascia.
im just after a nice looking one for sale in Europe. type of usb socket (standard, mini,micro) is not critical, i can find a cable for any type...
anyone have a suggestion?
ive seen a few on chinese wholesale sites, but these tend to be huge waterproof industrial jobbies, expensive, only available in large quantities, and imported.
the rest require a square or rectangular hole, and do not have a bezel which hides any roughness in the cut. Not exactly easy to do with home tools and a 13mm thick aluminium front fascia.
im just after a nice looking one for sale in Europe. type of usb socket (standard, mini,micro) is not critical, i can find a cable for any type...
Neutrik NAUSB-W Feed-thru Reversible USB A/B Adapter D Panel Mount Nickel
Switchcraft EHUSBABX USB-A to USB-B Barrel Connector - Silver
Both mfrs have other variations on these.
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ye gods that thing is massive and ugly.. im looking for a nice single usb socket in a small chrome or aluminium bezel which will look good on the front of a compact , minimal dsp/amp..
i wouldnt even put that thing on the back!
i wouldnt even put that thing on the back!
Edit didn't see previous posts
You can get usb extension leads with a clip in panel mount socket for car uses. Whether the thickness of your panel would let it lock in well is questionable.
You can also get them in Neutrik style mountings which may be more the thing appearance wise and will go in a round hole and cover the edges.
You can get usb extension leads with a clip in panel mount socket for car uses. Whether the thickness of your panel would let it lock in well is questionable.
You can also get them in Neutrik style mountings which may be more the thing appearance wise and will go in a round hole and cover the edges.
09454521901 HARTING | Mouser Europe
this is the closest ive found.. still seems to be much bigger than necessary, and not exactly pretty, but at least its not cheap black plastic..
but its 18 quid!
this is the closest ive found.. still seems to be much bigger than necessary, and not exactly pretty, but at least its not cheap black plastic..
but its 18 quid!
i want:
https://d114hh0cykhyb0.cloudfront.net/images/uploads/led-cpbt-push-button-switch-chrome-cpbt-sp.jpg
but with a nicely integrated mini usb port in the middle.
shame want != have
https://d114hh0cykhyb0.cloudfront.net/images/uploads/led-cpbt-push-button-switch-chrome-cpbt-sp.jpg
but with a nicely integrated mini usb port in the middle.
shame want != have
ahh you changed the link.. yeah those are better.. still not really pretty enough for a front panel for a minimalist living room "piece"
- i think ill just have to put the usb on the back 🙂
hm nothing id like on the front of my amp.. nicest one there is the same harting one i saw before.. still not very pretty, and 18 quid.
strange id imagine it would be a fairly common diy component..
strange id imagine it would be a fairly common diy component..
The Neutrik USB sockets are not just power and they can be mounted from the rear thus only showing a circle on the front. They are available in silver or black and in USB2 or 3 versions. I like the look of them and it is easier to cut a neat round hole in a panel than a slot. They are of course also of professional quality.
Another option is to "back-space" mount the USB socket. Then cut the real front panel so that only the slot is shown.
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Search digikey, there are several
09454521901 HARTING | Connectors, Interconnects | DigiKey
UA-20PMFP-LC7001 Amphenol LTW | Connectors, Interconnects | DigiKey
09454521901 HARTING | Connectors, Interconnects | DigiKey
UA-20PMFP-LC7001 Amphenol LTW | Connectors, Interconnects | DigiKey
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