Thread: Loose Cables
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Unread 10-12-2015, 16:15
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Re: Loose Cables

Please note that the control system requires a ferrite choke be installed on the USB cable. While none is shown in these photos, I suspect the other end of the cable has the required choke(core).
Please note that these USB connectors on the phone are surface mount devices and cannot tolerate a lot of misalignment or constant flexing. My recommendation (following FTC recommendations) is to tie down the USB connector to the same structure as the phone is mounted against. This prevents the phone moving independently of the cable. If that is not possible, I recommend a wire tie point be attached to the phone and to use that to secure the cable. Several types are found everywhere with self stick application. Just look for "wire management" when looking for these. I seem to remember that I saw these in the electrical area of Home Depot. McMaster has several in stock as does Digikey.
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