I want to try to modify a K+dcan cable. What I'm thinking about doing is replacing the built in cable on an already working and tested K+dcan cable with a female USB type A port, and housing it in a new design.
I see three main benefits from this. People wouldn't have to deal with OTG adapters when they plug their Android devices in for MHD, eliminating a potential failure point in the connection. Those who keep a device connected around the clock for constant logging or additional instrument gauges, or whatever purpose, can route one single cable of whatever length they need, without having to add USB extension cable that may come unplugged. And the female USB port could be mounted on the side, making the cable placement less likely to get the device snagged when people enter and exit the cars.
The only potential difficulty I can think of right off the bat, is that I'm not sure if the USB OTG adapters have a different pin-out from a standard USB cable, like a network patch cable would. Easy to look up though. And if so, easy to fix, just have to change the pin-out to the female USB port.
If I made and successfully tested one, are there a couple other users here who'd want to test one out, too?
I see three main benefits from this. People wouldn't have to deal with OTG adapters when they plug their Android devices in for MHD, eliminating a potential failure point in the connection. Those who keep a device connected around the clock for constant logging or additional instrument gauges, or whatever purpose, can route one single cable of whatever length they need, without having to add USB extension cable that may come unplugged. And the female USB port could be mounted on the side, making the cable placement less likely to get the device snagged when people enter and exit the cars.
The only potential difficulty I can think of right off the bat, is that I'm not sure if the USB OTG adapters have a different pin-out from a standard USB cable, like a network patch cable would. Easy to look up though. And if so, easy to fix, just have to change the pin-out to the female USB port.
If I made and successfully tested one, are there a couple other users here who'd want to test one out, too?