this is useless BS to sell stuff. if you just want power for the USB and not data you could just use a simple power cable 110 or 220v. especially if you use this connecting box. if you don't want data Internet cable is completely unnecessary. with a one and a half mil Don't know the AwG, that will be pretty low voltage drop. I'm in the box you can easily connect with wago order American equivalent.
damn, this'll make life a lot easier when setting up raspberry pi cameras, thanks for the solution, I've been looking at other ways to do this without repeaters
Very informative video. Question I have is, would you recommend using CAT5 Ethernet cable (your method in this video) or USB extension with chipset signal booster for Yi outdoor security camera? I need about 25 fr to reach an outlet. Thanks
Thanks for commenting. I can't say for sure as I don't have the Yi outdoor camera or the signal booster. As I was showing in the video, you will have to test it out to be sure. It would also depend on the particular brand/model USB extender or Signal booster you get since hardware inside could affect how well it works. One note is that I don't think there is any signal you need to boost. It's only the power that the device can deliver that is of concern. The method I show in the video could be enough. If your camera needs more power to run then a booster that can supply more amperage may be best. Hope that helps.
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I have the magnetic xiaomi IP camera that needs 5v 1a power usb to power. I need longer cable for the spot I was gonna put the camera, so I bought a 15m usb active cable. But I can't make it work. The camera only works with small cables
This helps a lot. I have been searching for alternatives to power my wyze cam using an existing CCTV wiring with no luck, but I might be able to simply replace it with one of these.
@@LovesGrilling I ran a cable right off the power outlet, not plugged in but from it. Routing it trough the house on the wall (my house is concrete, can't route things inside of the wall). Then I branched a cable to every cam coiling live and neutral to the prongs of the power adapter. It is not as messy as it may sound.
Can you pls explain to me why there is no voltage drop when using a cat5 cable for long lengths as opposed to plugging a USB poiwer block into an extension cord ?
There should be a voltage drop. At this short distance it may not be noticeable enough. If you can run an AC extension cord easily then it is probably better. This hack may put more strain on the adapter but I'm not 100% sure.
No. This is not for that. These have USB connectors and will not plug into the ethernet port of a router. There are specific devices that push power onto Ethernet cables that you might want to look into. It is called PoE or Power over Ethernet. Specific PoE devices will push power onto Ethernet cables and PoE compatible devices can be powered through them.
I can't say for sure as I don't have these webcams. Typically, webcams connected to computers still need data as part of the connection. Since these type of adapters are only compatible up to USB V1.1, I believe, they won't work with most webcams. Webcams typically need v2 and up for USB specifications.
This may not work well for webcams as most webcams will need USB 2.0 and up. These are USB 1 so the data rate will not be fast enough for most. It may work but not guaranteed. You might want to look for USB 2 or 3 repeaters instead
I can't say for sure since i don't have one to test. But if your camera can be powered by USB then it could work. It just depends if the charge controller will allow enough power through for it to run the camera. Hope that helps.
Hi, if I want to connect an digital mixer to a Macbook via USB cable (125 feet distance) for sending audio track/metronome . Would this device guarantee not to have any latency?
I don't think this will work for your case. The adapters I showed are only USB 1.1 and will likely not work for USB devices that will need USB 2.0 or higher. This is more a hack for devices that don't use data on USB, just power. That said. You might want to look into USB Repeaters that are USB 2.0 compliant and higher. That might more suit your needs. Hope this helps.
But we need to consider that adapter cost also right it we have more devices? Do you think if I use long usb extension cable ,will it work? Because i have same problem and I have 4 cameras and power point is so far, right now i am using a ugly power extension box wiring which is not looking good
Because this is DC power, the longer you extend the wires, the more the power loss. Since this is a DIY hack it may not work for all cases. An extra long USB cable may work better but it also suffers from this issue. Also, I haven't seen too many extra long USB cables in existence. It depends what length you need, though. Have you tried to see if the adapter I showed works for you?
@@FrakkingCreations ,first of all thanks very much for your idea and for me there is a cost concern , yes I too figured out that we can't trust usb extension as device may not get desired power all the time. So I did research on some things , your idea is also good , but it will be costly to buy 4 adapters and I need network cables also , but if we have 4 or 5 cameras , then I guess we need to purchase separate adapter and cost is a concern . So I planned to go with power wire extension by tapping all the device plugs and final wire will go to my room and wire will run through my roof ,i haven't executed , but this is my plan.
do i need power over Ethernet kit? i tried your method but no current is passing through the ethernet cable. i want to deliver 5volt 0.6 ampere to 10 meter distance . plz help btw love your vedios
@@FrakkingCreations thanks for responding. I was powering the cable using 12 volt 1 ampere charging adapter and the ethernet cable is connected to male usb to Ethernet connector that goes into charger and other side of ethernet cable is connected to Ethernet to female usb connector into which one usb cable is connected that further goes into my wireless hotspot mifi device . But i checked that no current is passing through ethernet cable that's why i asked perhaps i might need poe kit to deliver current through ethernet cable
So I bought a usb extension for my cam but It dosen't work is it because the cable is a 2.0? By the way is 50ft long i dont know if that have something to do. Thanks for your help.
Use a process of elimination to try to determine what is preventing it from working. Test the charger to make sure that works, then the USB cable by itself, then try different ethernet cables with the adapters. You can also try with a shorter cable first.
I don't thonk so. Though, I'm not sure I follow as the setup i show, you can plug in a USB cable that has micro USB on one end. Can you explain what you are trying to do?
Of course. If you are able to run an outdoor extension cable near the camera and you don't mind a larger cable showing, that would be best. In the case that you want a smaller cable that can be hidden easier, this could be a potential workaround.
I wouldn't recommend it. I used an extension cord to power my camera. The connector got so hot that it melted. Apparently, there's too much voltage drop. The extension cord was only 15 feet. 16 guage. I used my USB power block, which is 5V 1.5amp. It worked for about one week. Then, one day I noticed I had no camera feed. When I touched the connector, it was burnt. I called the company, and they said it melted because I used an extension cord.
Can you give more details on your setup? * Type of Ethernet cable * Device you are trying to power * Power adapter used with mAh rating and wattage Have you tried the same setup with a higher power adapter?
Would this be possible using a solar panel as the power source and then using a usb to usb-c cable plugged into the adapter. I’m trying to find a solution to solar charge the eufy L20 solo cam, 7-10 metres away. I heard it charges fine with a direct connection to a solar panel but an adapter apparently won’t work for it. I was thinking of trying to find the longest usb to usb-c cable I could find as it would be a direct connection. Thank you again for the brilliant content would love to hear your thoughts?
Did someone try using the same adapters with USB-C cables where it didn't work? I can't imagine why it wouldn't work but then again, I don't have the Eufy L20. It may also depend on the solar panel they are using too. Some may not output enough power. The original Eufy panel is a low output panel so maybe a panel with low output was used. There may be some power loss from the adapter.
@@FrakkingCreations They used the Eufy solar panel with a micro usb then a micro usb to usb-c adapter. Your correct this should work. Would a usb extender cable reduce the power output much from the solar panel? I only need 10m, so like one 5m extender then another 5m cable. If it does I’ll do this method, this method looks great. Thank you for helping
@@FrakkingCreations Sorry to bother you again but would this method be okay to use with the solar panel method? Seems there’s no power loss compared to usb extenders
I'm not 100% sure as I haven't tried it with my setup. There will always be losses from the length of wires used and also any electronics within the adapter. I do think it's possible it can work though.
Depends if you need data capability through the connection or not. If you need data through the cable then go with us cable. This setup, though USB compatible only supports up to USB 1.1. Hope that helps.
Which usb extension cable did you try? Newer webcams require USB 2.0 or later. You need an extension that actually supports USB 2.0 and up or the computer may not work with that webcam. Hope that helps.
That is fine. Everyone should always install their security cameras the way that best suits their situation. Only you know your situation best. I'm just providing some alternative ways to do things.
I would love to see the voltage measured at the far end of the Ethernet extension to verify no voltage drop.
this is useless BS to sell stuff. if you just want power for the USB and not data you could just use a simple power cable 110 or 220v. especially if you use this connecting box. if you don't want data Internet cable is completely unnecessary. with a one and a half mil Don't know the AwG, that will be pretty low voltage drop. I'm in the box you can easily connect with wago order American equivalent.
got them Google speech recognition sorry mate
damn, this'll make life a lot easier when setting up raspberry pi cameras, thanks for the solution, I've been looking at other ways to do this without repeaters
You're welcome. Please let me know if it works out well for you.
Very informative video. Question I have is, would you recommend using CAT5 Ethernet cable (your method in this video) or USB extension with chipset signal booster for Yi outdoor security camera? I need about 25 fr to reach an outlet. Thanks
Thanks for commenting.
I can't say for sure as I don't have the Yi outdoor camera or the signal booster. As I was showing in the video, you will have to test it out to be sure.
It would also depend on the particular brand/model USB extender or Signal booster you get since hardware inside could affect how well it works.
One note is that I don't think there is any signal you need to boost. It's only the power that the device can deliver that is of concern. The method I show in the video could be enough. If your camera needs more power to run then a booster that can supply more amperage may be best.
Hope that helps.
Wow this great…. This makes things so much easier. THANKS 🙏
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This is a really great hack, Cheers !
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Man i wish I had seen this before ordering the 25ft micro usb charger and the usb to micro usb coupling
I have the magnetic xiaomi IP camera that needs 5v 1a power usb to power. I need longer cable for the spot I was gonna put the camera, so I bought a 15m usb active cable. But I can't make it work. The camera only works with small cables
Which specific usb active cable did you buy?
This helps a lot. I have been searching for alternatives to power my wyze cam using an existing CCTV wiring with no luck, but I might be able to simply replace it with one of these.
Thanks. Glad it helps. Please let me know how it goes!
Did this work for you?
@@LovesGrilling I ended up replacing the cable with power wire
@@cedano000 As in you ran Romex and set up an outlet plug near the camera?
@@LovesGrilling I ran a cable right off the power outlet, not plugged in but from it. Routing it trough the house on the wall (my house is concrete, can't route things inside of the wall). Then I branched a cable to every cam coiling live and neutral to the prongs of the power adapter. It is not as messy as it may sound.
Can you pls explain to me why there is no voltage drop when using a cat5 cable for long lengths as opposed to plugging a USB poiwer block into an extension cord ?
There should be a voltage drop. At this short distance it may not be noticeable enough. If you can run an AC extension cord easily then it is probably better. This hack may put more strain on the adapter but I'm not 100% sure.
Or you can just buy the long micro USB power cables... They come up to 100' now on amazon.
Hi does it work in 20 meter long?
yes it does up to 45 meter
I'm looking for an extension lead with usb on one end and wall socket on the other do the exsist
I have something similar to that listed in the video description. It is in the OTHER section of products.
If one end is connected to router. And other end connect to cctv camera will it work both charging and internet??
No. This is not for that. These have USB connectors and will not plug into the ethernet port of a router.
There are specific devices that push power onto Ethernet cables that you might want to look into. It is called PoE or Power over Ethernet. Specific PoE devices will push power onto Ethernet cables and PoE compatible devices can be powered through them.
Cracking idea, thanks for video
You're welcome. Glad you found the video useful.
This will not work the power lose is to big and the camera will not start
Is this going to work with regular webcams? (Sample Logitech c922 and Rapoo C260) THanks!
I can't say for sure as I don't have these webcams. Typically, webcams connected to computers still need data as part of the connection. Since these type of adapters are only compatible up to USB V1.1, I believe, they won't work with most webcams. Webcams typically need v2 and up for USB specifications.
Didn’t work for me. I have xiaomi mi 360 but no power when i was using this method. I was hoping it was working…
How long was your ethernet cable?
Dose t work at this distance
does it gonna work for webcan too ? i need only 10 meters tho...
This may not work well for webcams as most webcams will need USB 2.0 and up. These are USB 1 so the data rate will not be fast enough for most. It may work but not guaranteed.
You might want to look for USB 2 or 3 repeaters instead
Can you post a video on how to use this method for more than just 1 camera? I just ordered 2 eufycams and 2 wyze cams. Thanks
Are you asking to show how to use this for other brand of cameras?
@@FrakkingCreations An in depth video on how to set up POE for those cameras would be great.
Have you looked into PoE Splitters?
Can this used for using DSLR camera as a webcam in long distance ?
I can't say for sure since i don't have one to test. But if your camera can be powered by USB then it could work. It just depends if the charge controller will allow enough power through for it to run the camera.
Hope that helps.
Could you send a link where to get adapters from please ? The one in description not opening
That's strange. The first link is working for me but has no availability so I have updated the link. Please check now!
Hi, if I want to connect an digital mixer to a Macbook via USB cable (125 feet distance) for sending audio track/metronome . Would this device guarantee not to have any latency?
I don't think this will work for your case. The adapters I showed are only USB 1.1 and will likely not work for USB devices that will need USB 2.0 or higher. This is more a hack for devices that don't use data on USB, just power.
That said. You might want to look into USB Repeaters that are USB 2.0 compliant and higher. That might more suit your needs. Hope this helps.
@@FrakkingCreations Thank you !
But we need to consider that adapter cost also right it we have more devices? Do you think if I use long usb extension cable ,will it work? Because i have same problem and I have 4 cameras and power point is so far, right now i am using a ugly power extension box wiring which is not looking good
Because this is DC power, the longer you extend the wires, the more the power loss. Since this is a DIY hack it may not work for all cases. An extra long USB cable may work better but it also suffers from this issue. Also, I haven't seen too many extra long USB cables in existence. It depends what length you need, though.
Have you tried to see if the adapter I showed works for you?
@@FrakkingCreations ,first of all thanks very much for your idea and for me there is a cost concern , yes I too figured out that we can't trust usb extension as device may not get desired power all the time. So I did research on some things , your idea is also good , but it will be costly to buy 4 adapters and I need network cables also , but if we have 4 or 5 cameras , then I guess we need to purchase separate adapter and cost is a concern . So I planned to go with power wire extension by tapping all the device plugs and final wire will go to my room and wire will run through my roof ,i haven't executed , but this is my plan.
You're welcome.
I hope it works out good for you.
I have the same camera can i use PoE switch to power up the other part without adpater?
I don't fully understand the setup you are asking about. But I would think if the PoE system has a micro USB power out cable, then it should work.
do i need power over Ethernet kit?
i tried your method but no current is passing through the ethernet cable.
i want to deliver 5volt 0.6 ampere to 10 meter distance .
plz help btw love your vedios
What are you connecting on each end of setup (what are you powering, what is providing the power)?
What power output is your power adapter?
@@FrakkingCreations thanks for responding.
I was powering the cable using 12 volt 1 ampere charging adapter and the ethernet cable is connected to male usb to Ethernet connector that goes into charger and other side of ethernet cable is connected to Ethernet to female usb connector into which one usb cable is connected that further goes into my wireless hotspot mifi device .
But i checked that no current is passing through ethernet cable that's why i asked perhaps i might need poe kit to deliver current through ethernet cable
How did you verify that there is no current passing through?
Also, have you tried to power any other devices that charge through USB?
You have a pattern of connection of cat5e sir?
I don't understand your question. Can you rephrase it?
So I bought a usb extension for my cam but It dosen't work is it because the cable is a 2.0? By the way is 50ft long i dont know if that have something to do. Thanks for your help.
Use a process of elimination to try to determine what is preventing it from working. Test the charger to make sure that works, then the USB cable by itself, then try different ethernet cables with the adapters. You can also try with a shorter cable first.
You can also try charging different things like a smartphone or tablet too to see if it's the camera that's not accepting it.
So basically little to no voltage drop with Ethernet cables?
I didn't see any voltage drop between using the ethernet cable or the USB cable by itself.
Is there one for micro usb? Thanks
I don't thonk so. Though, I'm not sure I follow as the setup i show, you can plug in a USB cable that has micro USB on one end.
Can you explain what you are trying to do?
Can’t I just use an outdoor extension cord ?
Of course. If you are able to run an outdoor extension cable near the camera and you don't mind a larger cable showing, that would be best. In the case that you want a smaller cable that can be hidden easier, this could be a potential workaround.
I wouldn't recommend it. I used an extension cord to power my camera. The connector got so hot that it melted. Apparently, there's too much voltage drop. The extension cord was only 15 feet. 16 guage. I used my USB power block, which is 5V 1.5amp. It worked for about one week. Then, one day I noticed I had no camera feed. When I touched the connector, it was burnt. I called the company, and they said it melted because I used an extension cord.
DOES WORK, BUT NOT UPTO 70 FT.
Can you give more details on your setup?
* Type of Ethernet cable
* Device you are trying to power
* Power adapter used with mAh rating and wattage
Have you tried the same setup with a higher power adapter?
Would this be possible using a solar panel as the power source and then using a usb to usb-c cable plugged into the adapter. I’m trying to find a solution to solar charge the eufy L20 solo cam, 7-10 metres away. I heard it charges fine with a direct connection to a solar panel but an adapter apparently won’t work for it. I was thinking of trying to find the longest usb to usb-c cable I could find as it would be a direct connection. Thank you again for the brilliant content would love to hear your thoughts?
Did someone try using the same adapters with USB-C cables where it didn't work?
I can't imagine why it wouldn't work but then again, I don't have the Eufy L20. It may also depend on the solar panel they are using too. Some may not output enough power. The original Eufy panel is a low output panel so maybe a panel with low output was used. There may be some power loss from the adapter.
@@FrakkingCreations They used the Eufy solar panel with a micro usb then a micro usb to usb-c adapter. Your correct this should work. Would a usb extender cable reduce the power output much from the solar panel? I only need 10m, so like one 5m extender then another 5m cable. If it does I’ll do this method, this method looks great. Thank you for helping
@@FrakkingCreations Sorry to bother you again but would this method be okay to use with the solar panel method? Seems there’s no power loss compared to usb extenders
I'm not 100% sure as I haven't tried it with my setup. There will always be losses from the length of wires used and also any electronics within the adapter. I do think it's possible it can work though.
@@FrakkingCreations Thank you been a huge help
can i power my Usb dongle using 5 v powerbank upto 5 meter using this type of extensions
I would think it should work but in the end it would depend on the dongle and how much power it allows based on the connection from this extension.
@@FrakkingCreations Can you favor on me ,Please make a video for this demonstration, and also check the voltage at both the end of extension.
@@FrakkingCreations otherwise just tell which wire is best for me, should i biy 5 meter usb wire from market or Extend it by using lan cable.
Depends if you need data capability through the connection or not. If you need data through the cable then go with us cable. This setup, though USB compatible only supports up to USB 1.1.
Hope that helps.
Can i use this setup to connect the cam to the pc? I used the usb extension cable, the pc not recognised it
Which usb extension cable did you try? Newer webcams require USB 2.0 or later. You need an extension that actually supports USB 2.0 and up or the computer may not work with that webcam. Hope that helps.
i have the same issue trying a 10m extension
if you found any solution plz share it with me
Probably a USB repeater that supports USB 2 and up
Very well thought out, thanks!
Thank you. Do you plan on using this technique for something?
I would much rather wire my AC power closet to camera and than using this solution.
That is fine. Everyone should always install their security cameras the way that best suits their situation. Only you know your situation best. I'm just providing some alternative ways to do things.