Player One Type-C to Type-A USB2.0 Cable - 2m
- Connects USB Type-C devices to Type-A ports
- 2-meter (6.56 ft) length
- USB 2.0 standard for reliable data transfer
- Ideal for guide cameras, filter wheels, and focusers
This 2-meter USB 2.0 cable provides a reliable connection between modern astronomy accessories using a USB Type-C port and computers or hubs equipped with standard USB Type-A ports. The generous 2-meter length ensures you have enough reach to manage cables cleanly from your telescope to your control computer without putting stress on the ports.
A common point of failure in an imaging setup is a cable that's too short, leading to snags or disconnects as the telescope slews. This 2-meter cable gives you ample slack to route the connection safely along your mount and down to your laptop or pier-mounted PC, preventing accidental pulls that can ruin a sub-exposure or damage equipment.
While high-speed planetary cameras require USB 3.0, many essential accessories do not. Guide cameras, filter wheels, and electronic focusers transmit very little data, making the robust and universally compatible USB 2.0 standard a perfect fit. Using a dedicated USB 2.0 cable for these devices ensures a stable connection without consuming high-speed bandwidth needed for your main imaging camera.
This cable is primarily used to connect astronomy accessories that feature a modern USB-C port to a computer, ASIAIR, or USB hub that uses the traditional USB-A port. It is ideal for devices like guide cameras, electronic filter wheels, or focusers that don't require high-speed data transfer.
No. This is a USB 2.0 cable, designed for lower-bandwidth devices. High-resolution planetary imaging requires a USB 3.0 cable (typically blue-tipped) to achieve maximum frame rates. Using this cable with a USB 3.0 camera will limit its speed significantly.
This cable handles data transfer and can provide basic power to low-draw devices like a guide camera. However, it cannot supply the high current required for the TEC cooler on a dedicated deep-sky camera. Cooled cameras require a separate 12V DC power supply.
A guide camera like the ZWO ASI120MM Mini only sends small amounts of data intermittently. A USB 2.0 connection is more than sufficient and is often more stable over long cable runs than a more complex USB 3.0 connection. The 2-meter length is perfect for routing the cable from a guidescope back to your control computer without strain.
No, a 2-meter length is well within the official USB 2.0 specification for reliable data transfer. The commands sent to a filter wheel are very simple (e.g., "move to position 3"), so there is virtually no risk of data corruption or signal loss over this distance.
Yes, absolutely. This is a standard USB 2.0 cable that can be used to connect or charge any device with a USB-C port—such as smartphones, tablets, or other peripherals—to a computer or charger with a USB-A port.
| Cable Type | USB 2.0 |
| Connector 1 | Type-A Male |
| Connector 2 | Type-C Male |
| Length | 2 meters (6.56 ft) |
Type-C to Type-A USB 2.0 Cable
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