Thread: USB plug

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In the US, Mouser carries those. They're made by Neutrik. I just got a couple for use in my car but haven't installed them yet so I can't report on how well they work. The quality looks decent though.

They're a lower-cost solution than the mp3Car connector, but not marine grade. Only time will tell if these stand up to use in my car. You'll need to provide your own cable to the back of the connector. They have a USB B jack on the back and you can reverse the insert if you want to have that in front according to the mfg. data. That extra connection on the back may make it a bit less reliable than a hardwired outlet, but the cost difference is significant. I thought I'd just put a piece of heat-shrink over the back connection/cable to make sure it stays in place and to keep any dust out.

There is a plastic cover you can get to keep dust or whatever out when not in use. I don't know how long the cover's plastic hinges will last, but it isn't very expensive and shouldn't be too hard to replace. There is an RJ-45 version as well as other audio type connectors in the same basic style.

They also come in black. Mouser didn't have them in stock when I ordered, but the black plastic cover hides the plated body anyway when not in use if you don't want the shiny connector.

I ordered on of those off ebay in black. It came yesterday. Im going to mount it in one of the cig lighter holes.