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SmartBOB controllers and dedicated accessories / USB Cable Length - PMDX 422

« on: October 27, 2015, 10:45:34 AM »

I have a new 422 that I am utilizing via the USB cable.   It is using the USB for power and it appears that there is an issue with the USB Cable length.  When I run it utilizing a 3' usb cable it seems to work fine once I get the cable orientated.  I purchased an 8ft cord to relocate my PC and it will not communicate at all with the 422.  Is this a known problem,  It makes sense that this would be the case.  If it is, will powering the 422 via a 5v external source fix this?

I am not utilizing the 422 as a power source for any sensors or 5v devices.

Windows 7 ultimate
PMDX 0.31.147
Bootloader 1.7.63
Firmware 0.40.130

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