{"product_id":"player-one-type-c-to-type-c-usb2-0-cable-0-5m","title":"Player One Type-C to Type-C USB2.0 Cable - 0.5m","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5 Meter Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType-C to Type-C Connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB2.0 Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Player One Cooled Cameras and Accessories\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\u003eType-C to Type-C USB2.0 Cable 0.5M\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Type-C to Type-C USB2.0 cable provides a dedicated, 0.5M connection for integrating accessories within the Player One Astronomy ecosystem. It is engineered specifically for linking Player One cooled cameras to peripherals that use a Type-C port for control, such as the Phoenix filter wheel.\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\u003eA 0.5M USB2.0 Cable for Player One Accessory Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 0.5M cable is the ideal length for connecting a Player One cooled camera to a nearby accessory like the Phoenix filter wheel without excess slack. Its short length ensures clean cable management on a complex imaging rig, significantly reducing the risk of snags or cable drag that can interfere with tracking. As a USB2.0 cable, it's designed for reliable device control signals rather than the high-speed data transfer handled by the camera's main data port.\u003c\/p\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 is the primary purpose of this 0.5M Player One Type-C cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cable is designed to connect a Player One cooled camera to another Player One accessory that uses a Type-C port for power or data, such as the Phoenix filter wheel. Its 0.5M length is optimized for short, clean connections on a telescope rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow would I use the 0.5M Type-C cable to connect my Player One camera to a Phoenix filter wheel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou would connect one Type-C end to the designated accessory port on your Player One cooled camera and the other end to the Type-C port on the Phoenix filter wheel. This single cable provides the necessary communication link for controlling the wheel from your imaging software via the camera's hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the 0.5M length of this Player One cable suitable for most astrophotography setups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for its intended purpose, the 0.5M length is ideal. It is meant for connecting devices that are mounted close together on the same optical tube assembly, such as a camera and a filter wheel. This minimizes loose cables that could snag on the mount or other equipment during an imaging session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this Player One cable a high-speed USB 3.0 cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this is a \u003cstrong\u003eUSB2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e cable. It is intended for sending control signals and providing power to low-bandwidth accessories, not for the high-speed image data transfer from the camera sensor itself. Your camera's main data connection will use a separate, high-speed USB 3.0 cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat type of connectors does the Player One 0.5M cable have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable features a \u003cstrong\u003eType-C connector on both ends\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for modern devices within the Player One ecosystem that have adopted this standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this 0.5M Type-C cable to charge my phone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it may technically work for charging devices with Type-C ports, it is sold and intended for use with Player One astronomy accessories. Its length and specifications are optimized for that specific application on an imaging rig.\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\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 Meter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType-C to Type-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0\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\"\u003eType-C to Type-C USB2.0 Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Player One 2-Year Warranty\" href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/player-one-warranty-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlayer One 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Player One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913430561053,"sku":"POA-TYPE-C-C-USB2.0-0.5M","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/PlayerOne-Type-C-to-Type-C-USB2-0-Cable-0-5M-1_03a5ddfd-b950-4fdd-a10f-c4f8c865bac5.jpg?v=1789091058","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/player-one-type-c-to-type-c-usb2-0-cable-0-5m","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}