Maximum USB3 length

[jambouk]

USB3 maximum length appears to be 3m, but there are longer cables available (4m, 5m etc). Has anyone used a hight frame rate camera like a ZWO on a USB3 lead longer than 3m and if so, with what sucess?

Thanks.

James

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[MarkAR]

You can go up to 60m i think with active extension cables but in reality it's hit or miss whether they work for astro or not. 

For long distance you are better off using a mini PC or Raspberry Pi and linking to them via an Ethernet cable.

[Neil H]

Hi i use a startec 10 feet usb3 cable not had a problem 

[jambouk]

I've orered a 4m one and will test it out and report back. Thanks.

James