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--- mods_usb_hub [2021/02/21 19:43]
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   - [[https://amzn.to/2NQWt9G|Zip Tie mounts (Optional)]]
   - Any USB devices you wish to connect
+For reference, the USB plug types are shown below.
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 ====== Instructions ======
-  - Verify that you have a 5-volt output on your power supply.  Make sure your machine is unplugged while performing the next steps.
-  - Cut the cable on the power pack that came with your USB hub close to the transformer (the part that plugs into the wall)
+{{ ::usbhub.png?400 |}}
-  - Strip back the wire where you just cut it.
-  - Route the wire from the location where you want to place your hub (should be close to the controller) to the low-voltage power supply.
+  * Make sure your machine is unplugged.
-  - Connect the wires to the 5V and Gnd terminals on the low-voltage power supply.
+  * Verify that you have a 5-volt output on your low-voltage power supply.
-  - Plug the other end into the USB hub.
+{{ :pxl_20210222_020124753.jpg?200 |}}
-  - If there is a light on your USB hub, you can step back and plug in your machine and check if the USB hub powers on.
+  * Cut the cable on the power pack that came with your USB hub close to the transformer (the part that plugs into the wall)
-  - If everything looks good, unplug your machine again.
+  * Strip back the wire where you just cut it.
-  - Now cut some adhesive velcro strips and use them to mount your USB hub inside the machine, near the controller.
+  * Route the wire from the location where you want to place your hub (should be close to the controller) to the low-voltage power supply.
-  - There is a USB extension cable that goes from the side of the machine into the controller.  Unplug this cable from the controller and plug it into the USB hub.
+  * Connect the wires to the 5V and Gnd terminals on the low-voltage power supply.
-  - Now use the USB Type A to USB Type B cable to go from the USB hub to the controller.
+  * Plug the other end into the USB hub.
-  - Finally, plug in your USB camera and any other USB devices into the USB hub.
+  * If there is a light on your USB hub, you can step back and plug in your machine and check if the USB hub powers on.
-  - You can close up the machine case and plug your machine back into power.
+{{ :pxl_20210222_005700938.jpg?200 |}}
-  - Now, when you connect to your machine via a USB cable, you will actually be plugging in a USB hub with the controller and any other USB devices inside your machine.
+  * If everything looks good, unplug your machine again.
+  * Now cut some adhesive velcro strips and use them to mount your USB hub inside the machine, near the controller.
+  * There is a USB extension cable that goes from the side of the machine into the controller.  Unplug this cable from the controller and plug it into the USB hub.
+  * Now use the USB Type A to USB Type B cable to go from the USB hub to the controller.
+  * Finally, plug in your USB camera and any other USB devices into the USB hub.
+  * You can close up the machine case and plug your machine back into power.
+  * Now, when you connect to your machine via a USB cable, you will actually be plugging in a USB hub with the controller and any other USB devices inside your machine.

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