Topic: Slick USB-C power cable and strain relief solution for SD MP-x series

[tim in jersey]

I power my MP-6 via the USB-C port and have an L-Series battery for redundancy, or in case I need to hot-swap batteries. I've always been a bit concerned with the USB cable getting yanked loose or damaging the input on the deck, even when using a right angle cable.

Here's what I came up with: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/fcittply7047xada17i1s/ADK6mAQSjacyMxDZcVo2oAM?rlkey=r587s8fe40nc00gbr340fwm13&st=nlerb1sr&dl=0

Both items available from Scamazon for under $30. Works like a champ. The down-angle cable sits flush with the input on the deck and eliminates any chance of stress from being cantilevered like a straight or even right angle cable. The cable clamp secures the cable to the bottom of the deck securely. I've given the cable a few rather vigorous tugs and it won't budge.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3G5RZTH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details <-cable clamp
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCJLS4R5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 <- down-angle USB-C cable

Cheers!

[vwmule]

Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[tim in jersey]

Ooops, probably should have posted this in Remote Power. Mods- feel free to move.