Re: [Gumstix-users] USB Hub question

[Matt M. <mp...@se...>]

On Thu, Aug 16, 2007 at 10:05:13AM -0400, 48...@la... wrote:
> Although not as compact as this proposed solution, I just created a 1 foot
> long cable with mini-B on each end and power wires coming out of the
> middle.  This way I can power both the USB hub and the Verdex from one
> point.
> 
> I think the USB spec. limits cable length to some minimum (3
> feet/1meter?--not sure and I don't care to check the spec myself). 
> However, I've had no problems using this fabricated cable.

There's no minimum. There is a 5 meter maximum though.

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