{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-pack-of-2-x-flexible-usb-2-0-type-a-male-to-usb-2-0-type-b-male-0-5-m-black","title":"Pegasus Astro Pack of 2 x Flexible USB 2.0 Type-A male to USB 2.0 Type-B male 0.5 m black","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 2 USB 2.0 Cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-A Male to USB Type-B Male Connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible 0.5 m (approx. 1.6 ft) Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for On-Telescope USB Hubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePack of 2 x Flexible USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-B Cables - 0.5m\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack of two flexible USB 2.0 cables provides a reliable connection between your astronomy camera, filter wheel, or focuser and a USB hub. Each cable features a standard USB 2.0 Type-A male connector on one end and a USB 2.0 Type-B male connector on the other, with a short, manageable length of approximately 0.5 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e0.5m Flexible USB 2.0 for Snag-Free Astronomy Rigs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable management is critical for preventing tracking errors and equipment damage. At just 0.5 meters long, these cables are the perfect length for connecting devices to a USB hub mounted directly on your optical tube or dovetail bar. The flexible construction minimizes stiffness, reducing cable drag that can interfere with your mount's precise movements during an imaging session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEliminate Cable Drag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short, flexible cables are essential for creating a clean setup where wires move with the telescope, not against it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect Common Devices:\u003c\/strong\u003e The USB Type-B connector is the standard for many popular astronomy cameras from brands like ZWO and QHY, as well as numerous focus controllers and filter wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValue Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e With two cables included, you can connect multiple devices or keep a spare in your accessory case for field repairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat are these 0.5m USB 2.0 Type-B cables typically used for in an astronomy setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese short cables are ideal for connecting astronomy peripherals like a guide camera, filter wheel, or electronic focuser to a USB hub that is mounted on the telescope itself. This minimizes long cable runs back to the main computer and helps prevent snags as the telescope slews across the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this USB 2.0 cable work with my ZWO planetary camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Many ZWO cameras, especially guide cameras and older planetary models, use a USB 2.0 Type-B port for data and control. This cable is a direct fit for those devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs USB 2.0 fast enough for imaging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB 2.0 is perfectly adequate for guide cameras, filter wheels, focusers, and many planetary cameras that don't require extremely high frame rates. For high-resolution deep-sky cameras or high-speed planetary imaging, a USB 3.0 connection is typically recommended, but for controlling most accessories, USB 2.0 is the standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is a flexible cable important for astrophotography?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flexible cable exerts less force on your equipment as the mount tracks. Stiff cables can introduce drag or torque, which can manifest as guiding errors or trailed stars in your images. The flexibility of these 0.5m cables helps ensure smooth, unimpeded tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I connect my Sky-Watcher mount directly to a computer with this cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, many Sky-Watcher GoTo mounts (like the HEQ5 or EQ6-R Pro) have a USB Type-B port on the hand controller or the mount itself for direct PC connection. This 0.5m cable is perfect if your control computer or mini-PC is mounted on the telescope rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes this pack include two separate 0.5m cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a pack of 2 individual cables. Each cable is approximately 0.5 meters long and has a USB 2.0 Type-A male connector on one end and a USB 2.0 Type-B male connector on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0 Type-A male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0 Type-B male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eca. 0.5 m (flexible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 cables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eFlexible USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-B Cable (0.5m)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/pegasus-astro-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePegasus Astro 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52686370668829,"sku":"PEG-USB2B-FLEX-05BK","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/pegasus-astro-pack-of-2-x-flexible-usb-2-0-type-a-male-to-usb-2-0-type-1.png?v=1793649428","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/pegasus-astro-pack-of-2-x-flexible-usb-2-0-type-a-male-to-usb-2-0-type-b-male-0-5-m-black","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}