Mini USB Adapter

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srothman

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Hi all,

I am looking for a connector or a convertor or some or other thingamabob that will allow me to use my normal USB storage in a mini-USB port.

Like such:

Mini-USB-Adapter.jpg


Can anyone recommend somewhere I can find one?
 
Google on SA pages for mini-usb to usb converter. I'm sure there are lots of online retailers who will stock this. Otherwise state where in the country you are and someone can recommend a store.
 
Better specify what device it is, as there are two types of devices. Host (like PC) and peripheral devices like USB sticks. Even you manage to physically plug two peripheral devices, it won't work.
 
I want to be able to use my normal USB 3.0 storage into my Dell PE R620 server's front panel to be able to access it, instead of having to plug it into the rear ports the whole time. Dell, in their infinite F^&^&%^ wisdom decided we don;t need "normal" USB ports in front.

I'll try and Google something, but thus far not too much luck.

Thanks though.
 
OK. Short extension cables can used as well, but what I saw it was reverse: PC normal type A plug to mini target. You need opposite.
 
The cheapest option is probably to order something from DealExtreme otherwise the petrol/shipping charges are going to cost you more than the product. You could probably use a commonly available mini USB male to USB male cable with a gender changer or solder on a suitable plug yourself.

USB connectors/gender changers etc. (See Page 2)
http://shop.rabtron.co.za/catalog/a...age=1&osCsid=ad6297bf458880b05b5c3729ae0cc4db
http://www.mantech.co.za/Stock.aspx?Query=USB adaptorand
http://www.otto.co.za/index.php?page=products&c=45&category=usb-connectors
http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?cPath=155_156&products_id=13517
http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?cPath=155_156&products_id=19075

Search yourself - many other types that might be more convenient ...
http://dx.com/p/mini-usb-on-the-go-host-otg-adapter-2-pack-50944?item=98
http://dx.com/p/mini-5pin-to-usb-female-otg-data-cable-black-129670?item=79
http://dx.com/p/mini-usb-male-to-usb-female-converter-adapter-black-127491?item=88
http://dx.com/p/mini-usb-to-usb-female-adapter-cable-blue-119543?item=111
http://dx.com/p/usb-af-to-mini-5-pin-swivel-adapter-converter-black-66799?item=114

PS Just confirm whether you require a male mini B USB connector or a male mini A connector.
http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/index.php?cPath=155_156
 
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If you are near to Communica you could also give them a call. They seem to stock a gender changer and several other types of USB sockets ...
http://www.communica.co.za/ProductDetails.aspx?DataLink=P_001641591658

Some other types on DX (first one looks nearly identical to the one you posted)
http://dx.com/p/mini-usb-5-pin-male-to-usb-a-female-adapter-26783?item=11
http://dx.com/p/usb-female-to-usb-5...er-28991?rt=1&p=0&m=0&r=3&t=1&s=26783&u=28991
http://dx.com/p/usb-female-to-mini-usb-male-adapter-black-65802?item=7
There is also some discussion about which adapters support OTG function if this is a requirement.

I recently bought two of the swivel types (AM to AF) and they seem fine.
 
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I bought one off BoB which was very well made. I only found out how well made it was when I wanted to turn it into an OTG adaptor. The wires on both ends were encased in resin, making the conversion impossible.

I'll post the link when I get onto a PC
 
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