Mavic Cables

Jack Hanoka · Jan 26, 2017

Anyone know/find what type USB C cable fits the side connector on the remote that terminates in a regular USB connector on the other end?

I have bought some USB to Usb C connectors but the C connector side is always to big..

I believe the USB C side might be a mini USB C connector but I can't find a Regular USB to Mini USB C Type any where

Thanks

Jack

Egika · Jan 26, 2017

Any normal cable I have from various phones do fit here. Which part is too big for you? The plastic housing?

Jack Hanoka · Jan 26, 2017

Egika said:
Any normal cable I have from various phones do fit here. Which part is too big for you? The plastic housing?

No the actual metal type c connector itself--

I am looking for a longer Regular USB to USB C Type connector for the side port on the remote-

If you look at the DJI supplied USB C type connector it has the C Type connector on one end and a regular micro on the other end for the phone/tablet or a lightning connector to USB Type C connector

Jack

Jack Hanoka · Jan 26, 2017

Anyone have any ideas?

Jack

SuperDave · Jan 26, 2017

The USB port on the side of the RC is not USB C but a regular micro USB port...

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SuperDave · Jan 26, 2017

The provided cables are :
Micro USB to USB C (for phones with USB C port)
Micro USB to lightning (iPhones)
Micro USB to micro USB

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Jack Hanoka · Jan 26, 2017

SuperDave said:
The USB port on the side of the RC is not USB C but a regular micro USB port...

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I think you may be wrong The port on the side is a USB C Port I believe

JACK

NPuter · Jan 26, 2017

Jack Hanoka said:
I think you may be wrong The port on the side is a USB C Port I believe

JACK

It's a micro USB port. Doesn't look like what most micro USB ports look like, but it is.

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SuperDave · Jan 27, 2017

Jack Hanoka said:
I think you may be wrong The port on the side is a USB C Port I believe

JACK

No point in asking for help only to not believe them in the end...
The port is definitely a micro USB, try your phone charger (if it is an micro usb one)

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Egika · Jan 27, 2017

Micro USB for sure. As said before, all of my old mobile cables do fit

NPuter · Jan 27, 2017

It's worth pointing out that it is a very unusual looking micro USB port (given that it's perfectly rectangular). I actually wouldn't call it a micro USB port, rather a port that accepts a micro USB cable. I thought it was a proprietary port until I saw the supplied micro USB cable.

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Jack Hanoka · Jan 27, 2017

SuperDave said:
No point in asking for help only to not believe them in the end...
The port is definitely a micro USB, try your phone charger (if it is an micro usb one)

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Then why does the Spec's for what's in the box say 1 of the supplied cables is a USB Type C cable?

Not that I don't want to believe..

Jack

Strafe1 · Jan 27, 2017

Jack Hanoka said:
Then why does the Spec's for what's in the box say 1 of the supplied cables is a USB Type C cable?

Not that I don't want to believe..

Jack

To accomodate a few phones out there that use this connection!

NPuter · Jan 27, 2017

Strafe1 said:
To accomodate a few phones out there that use this connection!

I.e. mine. Glad they included it. Definitely was not expecting that.

But OP, they include a USB to micro USB cable that plugs into that port for charging. What did you think that was for?

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Jack Hanoka · Jan 27, 2017

NPuter said:
I.e. mine. Glad they included it. Definitely was not expecting that.

But OP, they include a USB to micro USB cable that plugs into that port for charging. What did you think that was for?

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I know that cable was for charging --I just wanted a longer cable for charging/connecting to PC and I thought I would get a USB to type C (if that was the port on the side of the Remote) cable..

I realize I could use a standard USB-Micro USB --

Jack

NPuter · Jan 27, 2017

Jack Hanoka said:
I know that cable was for charging --I just wanted a longer cable for charging/connecting to PC and I thought I would get a USB to type C (if that was the port on the side of the Remote) cable..

I realize I could use a standard USB-Micro USB --

Jack

I hope it's apparent now that it is not a USB type C port. Like I said, it doesn't look like a standard micro USB jack, but it does indeed accept a micro USB cable.
So your solution is to get a longer micro USB cable if you do not already have one.

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MavicJim · Nov 12, 2019

As you can see by the attachment, the connector on the Mini controller is a Type A Micro which will except both Type A and Type B micro (only one way to insert) cables. The provided 3 cables all have the Type A Micro connector for the controller. The charging cables have a Type B Micro connector which also fits the controller for charging. Now, to find a cable that is 12 inches or longer to fit my Asus tablet. I need a cable that has a Type A Micro on one end and a Type B micro on the other end. I would prefer 90 degree connectors. I wonder if a cable with both ends being Type B would work? Can anyone help me on this?

MAvic_South_Oz · Nov 12, 2019

This thread is old, and not related to the mini.
You might be better to start a new thread in the mini section ?

That said, it may be you need to get a short adapter for the type B, as I don't know of a standard cable to suit.
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You could email them to ask if they have something to suit, r can pint to an adapter to use with them.

Good luck with the search.

Mori55 · Nov 12, 2019

MavicJim said:
As you can see by the attachment, the connector on the Mini controller is a Type A Micro which will except both Type A and Type B micro (only one way to insert) cables. The provided 3 cables all have the Type A Micro connector for the controller. The charging cables have a Type C Micro connector which also fits the controller for charging. Now, to find a cable that is 12 inches or longer to fit my Asus tablet. I need a cable that has a Type A Micro on one end and a Type B micro on the other end. I would prefer 90 degree connectors. I wonder if a cable with both ends being Type B would work? Can anyone help me on this?View attachment 85427

Well today I broke the charging / phone port. It’s a square looking port. The cables are all micro c. I had the cable facing the right direction but Everytime I plugged the charginging cable in it was very tight. After one day it broke the pins.
I think it’s a terrible design. If you were a total newbie how would you know the correct way to put the charging cable in a square hole ?
Im hoping to return it to Best Buy. I have DJI care but from what I read controllers are not covered plus if I do get a new One don’t know if can switch my DJI care over.
This stinks. I remember my vision port was tight , but this is worse plu it’ recessed. Not a good day. I even called a repair center and they wanted 90.00 to fix. One day old.

MavicJim · Nov 13, 2019

If you are talking about the DJI Mavic Mini, look just right of the connector on the controller. There is a black icon imbedded in the case to show you the correct way to insert the charging cable.