ZWO supplied USB3 cables

[tomato]

Just seen that my new ASI 678 camera comes with a sexy red round USB cable. When did ZWO make the switch from the flat cables (which are great for a RASA) and was it because of customer feedback I wonder?

[WolfieGlos]

My 585mc also came with the “sexy” (really?! 🤣 ) cable, but I assumed it was just because it’s usb3. My asi120mm came with the flat cable which is usb 2. Those are the only two cameras I have.

Ive been told several times to ditch the Zwo cable that came with the 585, but I wonder if they are thinking it’s the flat type? 

[tomato]

The ASI 178 came with flat USB 3 cables originally, there was a bit of correspondence on here about their quality, although I have never experienced any problems with them.

I have never purchased a ZWO high end camera, preferring to go with the cheaper alternatives from China, so I don’t know if they were ever shipped with flat cables.

I nearly put the s word in the title, just to see if it boosted the view numbers…☺️

 

[bosun21]

I bought a new 585MC camera and it came with all flat cables the USB3 included. That was about a year ago though.

Edited September 16, 2023 by bosun21

[BGazing]

Bought my 678 last September with the FLO, flat cable, zero problems.

[fwm891]

My Duo has red leads. An older usb 3.0 lead in the Obsy will not connect to the Duo, all other cameras are okay ? Not sure if it’s to do with the extra traffic from the inbuilt guide cam.

Edited September 16, 2023 by fwm891
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[WolfieGlos]

15 hours ago, bosun21 said:

I bought a new 585MC camera and it came with all flat cables the USB3 included. That was about a year ago though.

I purchased my 585mc in August this year, and it’s with the sexy red cable! In fact, it’s the one that got tied in my setup picture, so perhaps they have changed it.

 

[powerlord]

 I'd read that no flat leads are actually usb3 certified. However I love the flat leads, they are really handy

[Tomvictor]

My cameras a popping out of connection occasionally. I would like a source of quality USB cables in short lengths, do anyone know of any?

[Steve Ward]

2 minutes ago, Tomvictor said:

My cameras a popping out of connection occasionally. I would like a source of quality USB cables in short lengths, do anyone know of any?

https://www.lindy.co.uk/cables-adapters-c1