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Yes. Extension Cables DO work w/ CV1

cybereality
Grand Champion
Just because I was curious myself, I got some USB 3.0 and HDMI extension cables. I used them with both the sensor and the consumer headset. They're standard 10 foot passive cables. They seem to work with no problem. Cheers.
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shim2
Adventurer
"cybereality" wrote:
@shim2: They might. HDMI 2.0 should be fine, though the extra length may or may not be an issue. I purchased that same active USB 3.0 cable, but I haven't tried it yet. I think I might also have a 15 foot HDMI cable. If I get a chance later this week I can check.


Awesome, I did some read/write tests on it and it's just as fast/slightly faster(no idea how) than my USB 3.0 front ports, so it should be fine.

Not sure what I could do to test the hdmi extension.

Luciferous
Consultant
Thanks, ordering now.

I had to check twice it was an actual post from you. Quite out of character, are you sure Elitespa's work colleague has not accessed your account? 😉

Yarbo
Honored Guest
Sorry to resurrect a dead post, but I wanted to see if I could get an answer to a question someone posted earlier. Seems like it got lost in the noise.

"bp2008" wrote:
Any idea if USB 3.0 hubs will work (reliably, without added latency, etc)?


Has anyone tested this? I have a USB 3.0 hub that I just got, and I'm wondering if it will work.

Link to the specific hub:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00G92 ... UTF8&psc=1

Zoomie
Expert Trustee
Holy crap, a comment from Cyber! I thought he wasn't allowed to comment on anything until the 28th :mrgreen:
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. - Arthur C Clarke

maxx11111
Adventurer
Has anyone tried any USB and hdmi cables in the UK?

Anonymous
Not applicable

jim1174 said:

I e-mailed oculus about this a few weeks ago and here is what they said




Hello Jim,



Thank you for contacting Oculus Support.



Although Oculus has not released any information in regards to using extension cables, in general, using an extension cable can cause a slow down in data and may be noticeable.



For the best possible experience, we would recommend not using extension cables on any of our products.



Please let us know if you have any further questions.



Damien

Oculus Support




😞

Anonymous
Not applicable


shim2 said:




So, here were the cables used if anyone is interested.



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJ517VI

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7SA21U



Even though Rift uses HDMI 1.3, it's probably safer to get the 1.4 (4K/3D compatible) cables.



The extension cables were 10 feet each. The headset cable is supposed to be 4 meters (I didn't measure, but sounds right), so total length of the main cable is probably around 22 feet after extension. I'm not actually sure how long the sensor cable is. It may be slightly shorter but enough to place anywhere on an average desk without extension.



Yes, I do recall there being some problems with extension cables and DK2, but I'll keep testing on the setup and report back if there are any issues.



I'm not sure if hubs would work, as they may be bandwidth limited.




I bought HDMI 2.0 cables. Should those work?



Specifically this one



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GBB ... ge_o00_s00



As well as this active usb 3.0



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DMF ... ge_o00_s00


For $30, worth a try....thanks

xGMx
Explorer
I picked up the 6ft version of this HDMI extender

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJ517VI

Detected but no video 😞

As well as the 10ft version of this

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product//B00GBBSZFE

not detected at all

using a GeForce 970

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update: I used the Vive's link box with the HDMI and USB extender, they worked. 

FingerMcPokeye
Heroic Explorer
Just tried several HDMI cables with a Female-to-Female connector.  No dice.

I have a 3' one that showed distorted video (lots of green pixels).
All other HDMI cables I tried showed no video at all.  I did like 4 of them.

I've got an order in for in for one of these:  http://www.amazon.com/KabelDirekt-Extension-Cable-1080p-Ethernet/dp/B012ASW624?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirec...

I'll reply back and let you know if they work.

No issues at all extending the USB 3.0.