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just brew it! wrote:The common problem is reverse: socket too shallow.shave down a little of the plastic surrounding the plug to get it to seat properly
just brew it! wrote:Better that there be a little exposed metal from the plug than have the plug unable to go all the way in because the bezel gets in the way.
Not sure why you're concerned about having a little extra exposed metal. If it gets dusty just wipe or blow the dust off.
Having it always fit exactly would require rather tight manufacturing tolerances for both the outer bezels of all of your equipment and the plastic overmold of the cables.
whm1974 wrote:Doesn't the USB-C standard fix this problem?
just brew it! wrote:Not sure why you're concerned about having a little extra exposed metal.
FireGryphon wrote:I can see what he means. I mean, if you plug in a Lightning connector, that thing snaps in tight every time. Its reassuring.
FireGryphon wrote:A bunch of USB devices I've used over the years have had unstable connectabilityness.
Lucky Jack Aubrey wrote:It does seem that, if the USB port is in a location where I can't see it clearly (e.g. back of a computer case), I may spend a minute flipping the male connector over and over several times trying to get it to insert correctly (no jokes, please). Of course, that could be attributable to my own personal lack of grace and dexterity.
just brew it! wrote:Yeah, the connector is not designed to be easily pluggable if you can't see what you're doing. But that's a completely separate issue...
Lucky Jack Aubrey wrote:It does seem that, if the USB port is in a location where I can't see it clearly (e.g. back of a computer case), I may spend a minute flipping the male connector over and over several times trying to get it to insert correctly (no jokes, please). Of course, that could be attributable to my own personal lack of grace and dexterity.
Kougar wrote:Lucky Jack Aubrey wrote:It does seem that, if the USB port is in a location where I can't see it clearly (e.g. back of a computer case), I may spend a minute flipping the male connector over and over several times trying to get it to insert correctly (no jokes, please). Of course, that could be attributable to my own personal lack of grace and dexterity.
That's just another point for Type-C connectors. They come in a single small size and insert in either direction. Out of a sample size of one device, I have to say it's considerably better in fit, form, and it even locks solidly in place. Meaning if I knocked the phone off a desk the connector will likely stay inserted.
Lucky Jack Aubrey wrote:It does seem that, if the USB port is in a location where I can't see it clearly (e.g. back of a computer case), I may spend a minute flipping the male connector over and over several times trying to get it to insert correctly (no jokes, please). Of course, that could be attributable to my own personal lack of grace and dexterity.
just brew it! wrote:The move to micro A was also driven by the fact that the spring contacts (which are prone to wear/damage) were moved from the device (jack) side to the cable (plug) side. Makes more sense to have the bit that is more likely to wear out on the cable, since that is cheaper to replace.
Vhalidictes wrote:Type-C is a great idea in theory. The reality is that almost everything everyone owns is already Micro and slowly converting everything is will continue to be a massive pain.
That reminds me that it's time to buy some Monoprice stock...
ludi wrote:just brew it! wrote:The move to micro A was also driven by the fact that the spring contacts (which are prone to wear/damage) were moved from the device (jack) side to the cable (plug) side. Makes more sense to have the bit that is more likely to wear out on the cable, since that is cheaper to replace.
Downside of micro-A being the clips are on the outside of the connector shell and can be readily damaged. USB-C moves the clips inside the shell and to the sides.