iPanel USB cable too short

moesyzlak · 07-27-2002, 03:05 PM

The internal USB ribbon cable Asus supplies with the iPanel is too short for any large cases. It's a serious oversight for many users. Another six or so inches would have solved the issue.

It's critical for my application, and the total length doesn't matter because I am only using the iPanel to plug in a small USB dongle at the front (i.e. the total USB length won't be exceeded).

I tried making a longer one using a spare ribbon cable from a USB header but soldering ribbon cable is not my forte.

Where can I buy a longer 5x2 USB ribbon cable? I've looked everywhere but can't find one. I'd pay good money for it!

Thanks

Moe

Ferguson · 08-18-2002, 06:02 PM

I went to l local cumputer shop, not a chain. They hunted around their box of parts - came up with a 5X2 at one end that split to two 5 pins. Just had to move one pin around but you might not have to do that. charged me under $7 for the ribbon and it works great.

GoTribe144 · 08-29-2002, 08:37 AM

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Originally posted by moesyzlak
The internal USB ribbon cable Asus supplies with the iPanel is too short for any large cases. It's a serious oversight for many users. Another six or so inches would have solved the issue.

It's critical for my application, and the total length doesn't matter because I am only using the iPanel to plug in a small USB dongle at the front (i.e. the total USB length won't be exceeded).

I tried making a longer one using a spare ribbon cable from a USB header but soldering ribbon cable is not my forte.

Where can I buy a longer 5x2 USB ribbon cable? I've looked everywhere but can't find one. I'd pay good money for it!

Thanks

Moe

I, too, had the same problem. I have a larger, server-style case and (of course) the USB hook-up is on the extreme bottom of my A7S333 board.

Looks like I'll be visiting the local computer shop for help.

Nice to see others with my same problem...

bruce banerdt · 10-11-2002, 08:03 AM

i too, have a large case. it's actually a pretty simple matter to make a longer cable. scrounge up an old ide cable, cut it to length desired. start at the red edge of the ribbon and count ten wires. use an exacto knife to start a cut between the tenth and eleventh wires. pull the wires apart with your hands. now go back to the ten wire ribbon cable that came with your ipanel. carefully note the orientation of each end(where the red wire is).
take a jewelers screwdriver or the exacto knife and lift the locking catch on each side. the end will now come apart. put it on the new longer cable exactly the opposite way you took it off. i used a channelok pliers so the pressure was equal on both pieces. if you are really worried about breaking the plastic, pad the channelok jaws with a small piece of wood. works like a champ for me. hope this helps

watorrey · 10-26-2002, 08:05 PM

Another option would be an Antec Easy USB. I purchased one someplace for ~ 10 USD. The USB cable that comes with it is long enough for me to put it at the top of my full tower case.

The cost difference isn't great if you are planning on buying a cable. Just add it to an order next time you buy parts online.

07-27-2002, 03:05 PM	#1
moesyzlak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1	iPanel USB cable too short The internal USB ribbon cable Asus supplies with the iPanel is too short for any large cases. It's a serious oversight for many users. Another six or so inches would have solved the issue. It's critical for my application, and the total length doesn't matter because I am only using the iPanel to plug in a small USB dongle at the front (i.e. the total USB length won't be exceeded). I tried making a longer one using a spare ribbon cable from a USB header but soldering ribbon cable is not my forte. Where can I buy a longer 5x2 USB ribbon cable? I've looked everywhere but can't find one. I'd pay good money for it! Thanks Moe
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08-18-2002, 06:02 PM	#2
Ferguson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 13	I went to l local cumputer shop, not a chain. They hunted around their box of parts - came up with a 5X2 at one end that split to two 5 pins. Just had to move one pin around but you might not have to do that. charged me under $7 for the ribbon and it works great.
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10-11-2002, 08:03 AM	#4
bruce banerdt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1	ipanel cable i too, have a large case. it's actually a pretty simple matter to make a longer cable. scrounge up an old ide cable, cut it to length desired. start at the red edge of the ribbon and count ten wires. use an exacto knife to start a cut between the tenth and eleventh wires. pull the wires apart with your hands. now go back to the ten wire ribbon cable that came with your ipanel. carefully note the orientation of each end(where the red wire is). take a jewelers screwdriver or the exacto knife and lift the locking catch on each side. the end will now come apart. put it on the new longer cable exactly the opposite way you took it off. i used a channelok pliers so the pressure was equal on both pieces. if you are really worried about breaking the plastic, pad the channelok jaws with a small piece of wood. works like a champ for me. hope this helps
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10-26-2002, 08:05 PM	#5
watorrey Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Posts: 2	Another option would be an Antec Easy USB. I purchased one someplace for ~ 10 USD. The USB cable that comes with it is long enough for me to put it at the top of my full tower case. The cost difference isn't great if you are planning on buying a cable. Just add it to an order next time you buy parts online.
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