Panel mount USB connector

fastpakr · Nov 7, 2011

I'm going to be installing a radio in the next few days that has a rear USB input. Needing to extend this into the center console or some other convenient location, I hadn't anticipated any trouble finding a panel mount connector and usb extension cable to go with it. However, this seems to be the only decent one available:

There are a few others that have screw in mounts that would get the job done but they'll never blend in well. $20 seems like a lot to spend for a generic 6' USB cable and a connector with a clip on it. Does anybody know where to get a similar assembly to this for a reasonable price? I'd go for just the connector body if it has a jack on the back that I can run a cable to.

Thanks!

clvanhorn · Nov 7, 2011

are you searching for auto specific applications? because i know some computers use one of those inside them to get usb ports on the front of a case... maybe try amazon for computer applications that could possibly work?

sblake01 · Nov 7, 2011

The ones for computers have a 10 pin female plug that's connects to the motherboard. Would be of no use in a vehicle.

Snoranger · Nov 7, 2011

http://www.amazon.com/Poly-Planar-USB-Accessory-Extension-Cable/dp/B004UBCWHY

clvanhorn · Nov 7, 2011

sblake01 said:
The ones for computers have a 10 pin female plug that's connects to the motherboard. Would be of no use in a vehicle.

you're right there. but i have seen quite a few older computers(maybe 5 yrs old) that have a card inside with a usb port built into it, but then a regular usb extension is run from that card up to the front of the case.

fastpakr · Nov 7, 2011

snoranger said:
http://www.amazon.com/Poly-Planar-USB-Accessory-Extension-Cable/dp/B004UBCWHY

Thanks. I actually noticed that one, but with shipping you're still well over $20.

The other one I've looked at is this for $5.50. My only complaint there is that it doesn't install as cleanly as the original from PAC.

Thanks for all the suggestions. Somebody has to make the basic connector body that PAC is using...

85_Ranger4x4 · Nov 7, 2011

I just ran the wire under my console and keep my thumbdrive plugged in under the seat.

fastpakr · Nov 7, 2011

85_Ranger4x4 said:
I just ran the wire under my console and keep my thumbdrive plugged in under the seat.

That's probably how I'd do it in my own truck as well, but the project is a gift for my sister. Hoping to make it a little nicer and neater for her than what I'd accept in my own rig.

sblake01 · Nov 8, 2011

The radio I have has a USB cable on the rear so I just routed it into the glove compartment and mounted it on the side w/double sided tape. Better than a loose cable under the seat but maybe not still as nice as you want.

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