[sdiy] Rugged USB connectors in an XLR form factor

[cheater cheater]

you'd be surprised at how well a normal 4-pin xlr will carry usb 2.

On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM Roman Sowa via Synth-diy
<synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:
>
> It's just a form factor for panels. I've never seen USB plug inside XLR
> shell.
> If you want ruggedized connectors, try abusing Ethernet connectors,
> which are widely used in industry. Dustproof, waterproof, screw
> tightened, all that stuff is there.
>
> Roman
>
> W dniu 2025-01-16 o 08:00, Didrik Madheden via Synth-diy pisze:
> > A friend asked me about ruggedizing USB connectors, and I was reminded
> > of these things that I've seen ages ago. A panel mounted USB connector
> > in an XLR form factor. But, does a matching plug for plugging into
> > these exist? Was such a cable or specialized connector ever sold? Or
> > is the idea that you plug in a regular USB plug into it, and the form
> > factor is simply for convenience of panel mounting the socket in a
> > panel with holes drilled for an XLR jack? My google-fu so far turned
> > up nothing.
> >
> > https://us.rs-online.com/product/rs-pro/1246393/71754397/
> >
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