Wireless Plus

[fuzzycon]

Has anyone seen one for sale anywhere. At present Seagate isn't selling them as an

accessory so direct buying here is not available. I still don't understand why Seagate

doesn't want to sell the wires (for either WP or GFS)?

Does anyone know the specs for the new thinner barrel connector (inside/outside/polarity)?

Thanks

[fuzzycon · Accepted solution]

Wireless Plus AC to DC barrel connector:

10 mm  length  

2.3 mm outside dim

.7 mm inside dim

[from telephone tech support]

[darqman]

Let me know if you locate one.  I was unable to find one on Amazon with those specs.

[fuzzycon]

Me either.

I do wish they had used the same size plug as the Satallite at least that is available

from thid party sellers. 

Seagate: please offer the cable as an accessory as it is propriatary 

and no one else has one

[fuzzycon]

still no luck finding the cable 

[drbobelliott]

I too am in the need for the afore cable. I also would like an auto adaptor. At present I have to use an 100Watt DC to AC converter.

[GJM]

Has anyone tried using a iPhone or iPad wall plug?  Or car charger plug for I devices?

[fuzzycon]

The problem is the barrel connector ... it appears to be propriatary and Seagate isn't

selling the wire as an accessory. 

[dumasfr]

same problem here, I cannot locate a cable that would replace this one.

[fuzzycon]

Yes, I think if they are going to use a propriatary cable, they should at least offer 

it for sale as an accessory. At least the Satallite used a standard barrel size, so it 

could be found 3rd party. 

[dumasfr]

here are some info, the plug looks a lot like a standard EIAJ-01 plug.

looking around I found this site were you can buy some plugs:

http://www.digikey.com/scripts/dksearch/dksus.dll?KeywordSearch?MPart=CA-2196&site=us

you can also find it under the adaptaplug type A reference

here is the Wikipedia page for that reference the barrels:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxial_power_connector

look at the table at the end.

I also ordered a charger from amazon with almost the same specification and will test it once it is here.

[Joe_Fonebone]

I bought the parts (for use in my car with a USB charger) at tekkeon.com

PA-L23 (adapter plug - 2.3mm (OD) x 0.7mm (ID) x 10mm (L)) and MP1800-10 (short USB cable that works with plug) - you need both.

[fuzzycon]

Could I use those together with a  USB2 A-F to A-M extension wire?

9" is kind of short.

[Joe_Fonebone]

I would assume so, but it wouldnt hurt to call tekkeon and ask. They might sell an extension, or even a longer USB, and the lady I spoke to was very helpful.

The 9" was perfect for my application (in the arm rest of my car), so I stopped there when I found this. This was the only place I could find that sold the plug (although I didnt visit Radio Shack in person).

[fuzzycon]

Mobile Device Adapter PA-L23 + MP1800-10USB Output Cable

worked fine with standard USB 2 A-F A-M cable.  Although 

it would be easier if there were a regular length like 3 ft or so.

[MinoX]

For DC in all plug 2.35x0.7 to 2.5x0.7 are perfect.

Ebay: http://www.ebay.it/sch/i.html?_nkw=usb+2.5x0.7&_sacat=0&_odkw=nokia+2x0.7mm&_osacat=0&_from=R40&LH_P...

Bye, Cosimo from Italy.

[fuzzycon]

Don't suppose anyone in the USA is selling that item?? 

international to USA from Italy is likely to to forever to get here.

For the short term the composite (plug + wire) approach works

as described

[MinoX]

This seller is in USA:

only cable http://www.ebay.it/itm/5V-USB-Cable-Lead-Charger-Cord-Power-Supply-Series-For-Android-Tablet-PC-More...

AC/DC converter http://www.ebay.it/itm/AC-100V-240V-Converter-Adapter-DC-Power-Supply-Plug-2-5mm-x-0-7mm-Series-Glob...

Bye, Cosimo.

[MinoX]

Also you can use a right angle plug 2.5x0.7

http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140959247847

or a nokia phone charger plug 2.0x0.5.