Reddit reviews BlueRigger USB Extension Cable 10 Meters (32FT, Active, USB 2.0, Type A Male to A Female, Repeater Cable) - for Game Consoles, Printer, Camera

dug it up on my amazon history:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GLR0T2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LJKEXS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

With this I run the two extensions out to the breakout box. I use the short USB cable to go from the extension into the breakout box, then I plug the breakout box into an outlet in my other playspace. Then plug the Vive in like normal.

I play Battlefield 1 on Xbox and will give you my setup:

• Regular Dell keyboard
  
• Logitech G502 mouse with DPI set to 12K
  
• Wood board with a XXL mouse pad wrapped around it and stapled to the bottom
  
• 32ft Active USB extension cord the one I ran through the walls turned out to be defective so this one gets laid across the floor when I play :(
  
• Plantronics headset with Atmos plugged into the controller that is plugged into the Xim and sits at my side.
  
  I can't tell I'm not playing on PC.

US links for those in the states:

http://www.amazon.com/BlueRigger-Female-Active-Extension-Repeater/dp/B005LJKEXS

http://www.amazon.com/KabelDirekt-Cable-1080p-Speed-Ethernet/dp/B008U7SLJW

Generally HDMI is good to about 50 feet.
I would get a good 50 foot cable like this.

USB is good to 16 feet. You can get a USB active repeater that will add an additional 32 feet.. So as long as your rig is under 50 you should be okay.

I bought a 32' USB extension:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LJKEXS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It works great. When you buy a long one, just be sure it's "active".

This is the 10m version of the brand I have: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LJKEXS

Like others, I've used these: https://www.amazon.com/BlueRigger-Female-Active-Extension-Repeater/dp/B005LJKEXS/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1535800693&sr=1-4&keywords=usb+extension+cable+25+ft

For both smarboards and printers. Been a few years, no issues that I can think of. Powered usb is probably overkill for my purposes.

> Welcome! Another way to receive while you're learning is through the use of web SDRs or buying your own SDR (an RTL SDR dongle can be had for even less than the baofeng!) that way you can also listen to HF frequencies.

u/TheInsomniac03: Linky links:

• AmazonSmile: RTL-SDR Blog R820T2 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio with 2x Telescopic Antennas: Electronics
  
• AmazonSmile: BlueRigger USB 2.0 Type A Male to A Female Active Extension/Repeater Cable - 32FT (10M): Gateway
  
  You can use up to 2 of the extensions for each RTL-SDR you have, to put it in a better spot for receiving signals, and away from the RF noise of your PC. The bandwidth of the RTL-SDR is 2 MHz so you will need 2 of them to cover the entire 2 meter band. To get started, you don't need anything except 1 RTL-SDR in the first link. You can get other stuff later if you decide you like it and you want more.

Okay, so in case you or anyone else was wondering, I got it to work.

I ended up purchasing https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00VDVCQ84/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

In case the link dies it's an Anker 10 Port 60W USB 3.0 Hub with 7 Data Transfer Ports and 3 PowerIQ Charging Ports. Basically you plug that into an outlet, so make sure you have an available outlet near the USB Hub.

I plugged that into my usb extension cable (which is a BlueRigger 32 feet USB 2.0 Type A Male to A Female Active Extension / Repeater Cable seen here https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B005LJKEXS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Then I plugged the DolphinBar into the first port. Works like a charm. Basically, the extension cable just needed more juice because it couldn't transmit the signal through 32 feet of cable without an external source.

And, for the record, if anyone comes across an issue like this, my next step was to do USB over a Cat5 or Cat6 (or whichever cable you prefer to use) which I was fairly certain would have worked.

Learned a lot about USB cables.

I used this wiki:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/wiki/cables

Edit: from the wiki, here are the particular cables that worked for me:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LJKEXS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186H2JMA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are the cables i've gotten that have not worked:
HDMI 1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031TRZX2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
HDMI 2 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVRB9V4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
USB (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFKHGR0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Using this page I've now purchased the two below and will get to test them tomorrow and see if they work.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/wiki/cables

HDMI (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D5EU6E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

USB (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LJKEXS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

HD webcams that are connected to the laptop just with regular usb?

Yes or via active usb extender cables such as
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BlueRigger-Active-Extension-Repeater-Female/dp/B005LJKEXS/ref=pd_lpo_147_bs_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5XTF7EG145X9N1PZY2Z9

Any suggestion to which one? Could you suggest mics and mixer?
i use a cheap behringer usb mixer
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B008O516L0/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1481858123&sr=1-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=behringer+usb+mixer&dpPl=1&dpID=61gv6f5oIkL&ref=plSrch

many good quality mics available for under £100. you could even just use the mic on one of the USB cameras and do away with the mixer altogether if it was close enough to the person - audio quality will not be as good as using dedicated mics. if you let me know about the anticipated set up / scene you're wanting to broadcast i can advise in more detail

I ordered this one and should have it tomorrow. I saw in the reviews for it that people have used it with the vive.

Edit: I found this in an old thread. 50' cables

GPU: GTX 970, no overclock

CPU: Intel core 4790k

Motherboard: Asus - Z97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400MHz, XMP enabled, no overclock

PSU: Corsair - RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

Operating System & Version: Windows 10 64bit

GPU Drivers: Clean install, ver. 384.76

Description of Problem: I am having trouble connecting my PC to my TCL 55" 4k TV. I have tried two different HDMI cables (one 50 foot length, one 35 foot length). I believe the length of these cables may be the problem.

Troubleshooting:

I have connected my PC with the two cables above to an older 1080p LG TV with success. I was able to connect my PS4 to my 4k TV with the same cables. I cannot connect my PC with the two long cables to my TV. My PC will connect to my TV with other HDMI cables, such as the one that came with my PS4.

I have tried changing the input option on my TV to "computer," changed resolution settings to from 4k 60hz to 4k 30hz. Any ideas how I may be able to get this to work with a 30+ foot cable?

While you are under the listed maximum of 5 meters, you are close enough to the max that some devices will not work due to noise/interference in the cable. You will need to try a repeater.

https://amazon.com/dp/B005LJKEXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T2_U5-szbNMMS2WE

I can confirm this USB 2.0 Active cable 32' works with no observable lag. I just need a active HDMI cable now as my 4k 50' doesnt work at all and both 25' HDMI cables I tried work but has flickers and issues. But thanks for a great write up. Want to do full room VR in my spare bedroom without moving new PC.

https://www.amazon.com/BlueRigger-Female-Active-Extension-Repeater/dp/B005LJKEXS/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1467603251&sr=1-1&keywords=usb+extension+cable&refinements=p_89%3ABlueRigger

Sure can, I used this hdmi and this active usb extension. Works fine, room setup is a bit of a pig though (having to go back and forth between PC and headset) but other than that it's fine.

I have an identical looking USB cable, using it with the included USB cord and then the breakout box with no issue.

Here is my cable: BlueRigger USB 2.0 Type A Male to A Female Active Extension / Repeater Cable - 32 Feet (10M) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LJKEXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xKrqxbCX6E7M4