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Online Puma44

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Oculus sensor usb extension
« on: June 28, 2019, 08:40:24 PM »
In order to make cable management more convenient, I used 6 foot usb extensions for my two sensors.  When I opened up the Oculus software, it showed the sensors not plugged into correct outlets.  Both extensions where plugged into 3.1 USB ports in the computer.  Any idea why this is happening?



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Re: Oculus sensor usb extension
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2019, 09:03:51 PM »
You need and "active" extension cable, something like the one I use.

https://www.amazon.com/CableCreation-Extension-Extender-Repeater-Booster/dp/B0179MXKU8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=CableCreation+Active+USB+Extension+Cable+%28Long+16.4+FT%29%2C+USB+3.0+Extender&qid=1561773693&s=electronics&sr=1-1

I had to re-setup whenever I installed new hardware. Apparently that is to be expected. Oh, and I found that with my hardware, 2.0 for the sensors worked just fine but added a 3.0 PCIe card along with the extension cable just the same. Maybe because of the cable requirements.
« Last Edit: June 28, 2019, 09:15:05 PM by Easyscor »
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Re: Oculus sensor usb extension
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2019, 09:54:17 PM »
I ran into the same problem. I posted my journey here https://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,395761.0.html

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Re: Oculus sensor usb extension
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2019, 10:35:19 PM »
Thanks gents!  I learn something new everyday.  I ordered a pair of the ones you recommended Easy.  They will arrive Monday. 



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Re: Oculus sensor usb extension
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2019, 09:55:19 PM »
Thanks gents!  I learn something new everyday.  I ordered a pair of the ones you recommended Easy.  They will arrive Monday. 

Installed them and they work perfectly! 



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Re: Oculus sensor usb extension
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2019, 12:53:28 AM »
Glad to help. I'd run into the same problem.
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Re: Oculus sensor usb extension
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2019, 09:50:15 AM »
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