{"product_id":"player-one-usb-3-0-cable-2m","title":"Player One USB 3.0 Cable - 2m","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-Meter Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 Interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Flat-Cable Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in EMI Shielding\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\u003eDownloads\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\u003ePlayer One USB 3.0 Cable - 2M\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Player One USB 3.0 Cable provides a reliable 2-meter connection engineered specifically for astrophotography, using a shielded, flat design to ensure stable, high-speed data transmission from your camera to your computer.\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\u003eShielded Flat-Cable Design for 2M Reach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Player One USB 3.0 cable uses a flexible, flat-cable design that resists tangling and simplifies cable management around your mount and imaging train. Its 2-meter length offers ample reach from your camera to your control PC or hub. A built-in shielding layer is critical for astrophotography, protecting the high-speed data stream from electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by nearby electronics.\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\u003ePlayer One vs. Generic USB 3.0: Why Shielding Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile any USB 3.0 cable can physically connect your camera, standard office-grade cables often lack the robust shielding needed in an astrophotography environment. Interference from mount motors, dew heaters, or power supplies can corrupt data, leading to dropped frames and failed imaging sessions. This Player One cable is built with a dedicated shielding layer to ensure stable, high-speed transmission, preserving the integrity of every sub-exposure.\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\"\u003eWhy is the Player One USB 3.0 cable flat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat design helps prevent tangling, especially in the dark and in cold weather. It makes cable management around your telescope mount easier and reduces the risk of snags during tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does the shielding in the Player One 2M USB cable do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal shielding protects the data signal from \u003cstrong\u003eelectromagnetic interference (EMI)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is crucial in an astrophotography setup where electronics like mount motors, dew heaters, and power supplies can disrupt the connection, causing dropped frames or connection loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this 2M Player One cable be long enough for my 8\" SCT on an equatorial mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a 2-meter length is generally sufficient for most setups, including an 8\" SCT on an equatorial mount. It provides enough slack to route the cable safely from the camera to a nearby laptop or USB hub without pulling or snagging as the mount tracks across the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Player One USB cable necessary, or can I use a standard cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile a standard USB 3.0 cable will work, it may not provide a stable connection. Standard cables often lack the EMI shielding of the Player One cable, making them vulnerable to interference from other astro gear, which can lead to frustrating data transfer errors during an imaging session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI'm getting dropped frames with my Player One Neptune-C II camera. Could this cable help?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, dropped frames are a classic symptom of an unstable USB connection, often caused by EMI or a poor-quality cable. Using a purpose-built, shielded cable like this 2M Player One model is a primary troubleshooting step to ensure a stable, high-speed data link to your Neptune-C II camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this Player One cable only for Player One cameras?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this is a standard USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B cable. It can be used with any astronomy camera or device that requires this connection type, regardless of the brand.\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\u003e2 Meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShielded Flat Cable\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\"\u003ePlayer One USB 3.0 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\u003eThis product does not require software or a manual.\u003c\/p\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":52913429446941,"sku":"POA-USB3-2M","price":27.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/PlayerOne-USB3-0-Cable-2M-1_9ef520cf-b207-4cb1-a823-2e2bf4cfb885.jpg?v=1789091018","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/player-one-usb-3-0-cable-2m","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}