Question on a cable

[Sheryl]

I'm looking for something that will go from the wall usb adaptor (someone had a link here for one that was $1.95 in which I ordered a few) that is longer that I can plug the PT into. I want to quit using my pc usb port. Would this work? From the AC adaptor you bought from our company that plugs into the wall is it a longer cord that you need from that adaptor to your device? If that is all you need them I have those very reasonable, in fact I can do one for $1.95 and include it with your shipment of the adaptor which I will do on Monday.

You would need a male usb tip on one end and a female usb tip on the other end of the cord to work. Think about whether this is the solution you need and let me know. Thanks

 

[Pawpaw]

I'm not sure if you're asking a question or answering it.

If you're going to add a USB extension cable, it has to be one that is made with fairly heavy-gauge wire (larger cable). Otherwise there will be too much voltage drop and you may not be happy with the PTs performance.

It is much easier to just use a regular extension cord and move the adapter closer to where you want to use the PT.

Of course, with any extension cord you should make sure it has a UL label. Some of the ones at the "dollar store" aren't UL approved.

 

[Sheryl]

Duh, never thought of using a regular cord, plugging the adapter into that and then the PT. Was thinking I needed something with USB ends, one for the adapter and then one for the PT. Thanks for the obvious answer that I couldn't think of.

 

[Pawpaw]

No problem, it happens to all of us.

 

[Guineahill]

I love it when the obvious answers elude us! It happens to me so often I sometimes wonder if my brain is stuck in the "make it more difficult" mode. ;-)