RISK OF DAMAGING CONTROLLER MICRO USB PORT!

[paultheton]

Hi, just watched a video on you tube about causing damage to the micro usb port on the controller.
Although micro usb cable will fit, IT IS NOT A USUAL MICRO USB PORT!
It is a MICRO USB TYPE A (square) whereas the usual micro usb is type b (shaped).
Using the shaped (b) connector will eventually break the controller port.

 

[1275mini]

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[paultheton]

Micro b is exactly what is breaking the port!

In the video he explains it in better detail.

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[FLPilotshark]

Thanks for clearing the air @paultheton !

 

[Pilot25dmc]

Its good practise to use the bottom usb port to connect to your phone or tablet.

Charging is the biggest concern and I would advise buying a new seperate USB-A cable for that.

 

[StokeyBry]

It makes sense that it is a micro type A port but the adaptor for charging is usb-c to micro-b, but the cables for connecting to your phone/tablet are all micro-A. Why would DJI supply a micro-B adaptor for charging?

 

[4wd]

Consider a magnetic USB connector then you won't stress it any more.

 

[Pilot25dmc]

I have always used the USB-C adaptor as it seems to fit much better than any other cable. I then use the USB-C cable to plug into that to charge.

Its slightly annoying having to use an adaptor but it works and hasnt damaged anything so far.

 

[Kilrah]

Using the shaped (b) connector will eventually break the controller port.

No it will not, unless you force it backwards.

 

[Pilot25dmc]

Also, take anything that Jeremy Judkins says or does in his videos with caution. Used to watch him a few years ago and some of the ‘advice’ he gave would lead to you crashing your drone.

 

[Mr. C4]

Where to get a micro usb type-A cable or adapter? Searching google and ebay does not render anything useful?

 

[Kilrah]

You basically won't find any.

 

[fegan]

Even if you found a USB A to micro USB A cable for charging...what have you solved?
Being a rectangular port, you could still insert the cable upside down and forcing it (similar to what’s currently happening with the micro USB B cable) you’ll still damage the port.
The only real solution would be a micro USB B port on the controller, or a reversible port design used on the controller (e.g. USB C).
I can only assume they didn’t use USB C as patch cables for various devices didn’t exist (e.g. USB C to Lightning). Would you prefer expensive proprietary patch cables?

 

[Nosebump]

Just mark the correct orientation with fingernail polish (-or touch-up paint if you’re a guy) and live with it. There could be worse defects

 

[Jerry]

The orientation of the connector is already marked .. just look at both sides of a male plug .. the side with 2 lines on goes to the top of the socket

 

[baksideDisaster]

Fixed mine with red sharpie! That and I only use the full size USB on the bottom to plug into my phone. Hopefully next generation will be completely USB-C only. Silly that they updated Air with USB-C but the controller still has Micro-USB.

 

[CanadaDrone]

Using the shaped (b) connector will eventually break the controller port.

How? If you are lining up the pins nothing changes, and the orientation is obvious.

 

[Wingo]

What about using USB reversible cables?

Câble Micro USB [3Pack] FosPower Premium (0.9m) High Speed Réversible Nylon tressé USB à Sync et Charge Câble pour Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge, M https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0193ZCSMA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_W7aWmAAg69HhS

 

[Mr. C4]

What about using USB reversible cables?

Câble Micro USB [3Pack] FosPower Premium (0.9m) High Speed Réversible Nylon tressé USB à Sync et Charge Câble pour Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge, M https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0193ZCSMA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_W7aWmAAg69HhS

This is a standard micro b usb cable.

 

[Wingo]

No it's not...it is 100 % reversible.