USB hub, any recommendations?

[emadmoussa]

Never had good history with USB hubs...so, seeking advise please.

Will be running 2 cameras, EQDIR adapter and other things...

[nephilim]

I'm been a little sly answering this as I'd like to know aswell (puts the thread back at the top apologies if this is cheating). @ Imad, i'll be needing one as i'll need 2 for the 350D (one for the main USB & 1 for the serial release) then theres the webcam i'll be using as the guidecam & THEN the GPUSB, that makes 4 usb's & i've only got 3 ports

Steve

[Rob_Jn]

Make sure you use a powered hub and don't scrimp on the USB leads/connectors - use gold plated every time, they aren't much more expensive. I use a 4-port powered hub I bought from Maplins for about £20, I use it with a 5m extension to the computer so the hub is outside and I had a lot of connection problems until I used gold plated USB leads

Rob

[emadmoussa]

From my experience, it seems that whenever a company wanted to be rubbish, they just manufactured USB hubs I too have 3 USB inputs and would meed at least a four ports hub. And yes, powered I am after.

[emadmoussa]

I found this, seems like an ideal solution. http://www.amazon.co.uk/BargainUniverse%C2%AE-10-PORT-USB2-0-ADAPTER-HI-SPEED/dp/B0051GPWRY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1362385160&sr=8-5

[Daniel-K]

i use one of these http://www.expansys.com/d-link-dub-h7-usb-2-0-7-port-hub-110639/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=base&ito=1701&mkwid=svHjLhmZB&kword=adwords_productfeed&gclid=CK7ntpyX47UCFcLHtAodMHIAyg a tad expensive but i picked mine up on the bay for £5 i had EQmod,DSLR,and the guide camera running through it whitout issues

[misterp]

Hi,

Not what you asked but I use a net book computer and then control it remotely using tight vnc, no need for a hub.

Ian

[The Sailor]

Here is what I use in the observatory, has done me quite well:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12m-Long-40ft-4-Port-USB-2-0-Male-Female-M-F-Active-Repeater-Hub-Cable-Lead-/290871786236?pt=UK_Computing_USB_Cables&hash=item43b94f3afc

The price has gone up by £7 since I last bought one so shop around.

Jim