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Offline Spikes

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USB hubs.
« on: March 28, 2009, 03:27:16 PM »
Alright, so I've got a 4 port non-powered and a 4 port powered. Is it safe to plug the 4 port non-powered into the powered one, which is already plugged into my computer?
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Re: USB hubs.
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2009, 06:02:25 PM »
You're not going to break anything.  I've never tried it myself, but I think the USB interface is pretty good at daisy chaining.
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Re: USB hubs.
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2009, 02:17:17 AM »
You're supposed to be able to connect 120+ separate peripherals to a single USB port, so long as that port is the first tier and all the power requirements are met externally.
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Re: USB hubs.
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2009, 02:29:02 PM »
Quote from: OOZ662 on March 30, 2009, 02:17:17 AM
You're supposed to be able to connect 120+ separate peripherals to a single USB port, so long as that port is the first tier and all the power requirements are met externally.
Ah alright, well I plugged the extra hub into the powered one, haven't put anything on it yet but it recognized it fine so I think I'll be alright. Would it be smart to use only that and not the internal ports on my comp? Or does it not matter much.
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Re: USB hubs.
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2009, 02:49:08 PM »
The only difference is where the 5 volts are coming from. The "onboard" slots are powered by the PSU, while an external powered hub is powered by the wall.

So, if you're plugging in sensitive equipment (including joysticks) or high-draw equipment (like the new HOTAS joysticks with fancy LEDs and LCDs) plug 'em into a powered hub. Your flash drive or camera will still be happy with the onboard slots.
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Re: USB hubs.
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2009, 03:43:02 PM »
Alright. At the moment I've got my X52, n52te, and Eclipse II plugged into my powered hub directly, and those are my main power-drawers since they've got LEDs and such. Will the non-powered USB plugged into the powered one be the same as it would, the onboard ones?
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Re: USB hubs.
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2009, 07:38:53 PM »
Quote from: OOZ662 on March 30, 2009, 02:49:08 PM
The only difference is where the 5 volts are coming from. The "onboard" slots are powered by the PSU, while an external powered hub is powered by the wall.

So, if you're plugging in sensitive equipment (including joysticks) or high-draw equipment (like the new HOTAS joysticks with fancy LEDs and LCDs) plug 'em into a powered hub. Your flash drive or camera will still be happy with the onboard slots.

I've never had a problem with X52's plugged into non powered USB's on any of the comps I've had them plugged into over the years.  My .02
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Re: USB hubs.
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2009, 01:43:31 AM »
On the other side I lose SEVEN X45s due to plugging them into the computer. Best Buy footed the bill.
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Re: USB hubs.
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2009, 07:26:52 PM »
You also want to make sure that both hubs are of the same standard, for example USB 2.0 hub connected to powered USB 2.0 hub and not a 1.0 connected to a 2.0. 


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