If they were using USB, maybe we wouldn't need a battery eliminator. :)
--- In GrizHFMinimill@yahoogroups.com, "g_liming" <g_liming@...> wrote:
>
> Well, yes and no. They use a "USB B mini" connector, but it is not a USB port. They are just using a convenient small 5 pin connector. A male/female "extension cord" for that connector is like this:
>
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LYX5TG/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
>
> Yup, RJ11 connectors are not very robust. I just needed the extra length on the X axis.
>
> --- In GrizHFMinimill@yahoogroups.com, Randy Smith <randyrls@> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for posting this!!! I am thinking of switching from the DRO set
> > I use now. I have a terrible time with the telephone plugs making good
> > contact at the head. Cranking the handle along and the reading just
> > stops changing. I've even considered cutting off the plugs at the
> > reading head and soldering wires directly to the lands. I have a
> > temperature controlled soldering station and fine tips so it should not
> > be too hard.
> >
> > ON the page is mentions that you added length to the cables with a USB
> > extension cord. Does this mean the cables have USB connectors???
> >
> >
> >
> > Happy New Year!
> > Gone Skiing!!!!
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Later.... Randy S
> > Practice random kindness and commit senseless acts of beauty.
> >
> >
> >
> > On 1/27/2012 5:04 AM, g_liming wrote:
> > > A while back there was a discussion about iGaging DROs eating
> > > batteries. Here is some info about how to make the problem
> > > disappear:
> > >
> > > http://www.liming.org/rfmill/dros.html
> >
>
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