Mini-USB replacement power cable / suggestion?

Pete · February 2016

Hi everyone.

The first batch of Homey-units seem to have shipped with a sub-par mini-USB power cable that effectively tilts and lifts the Homey upwards as the photo below (borrowed from this Github-thread) shows. Since it will be up to anyone affected to replace her or his cable, does anyone have any suggestions about what to look for?

I suppose that a fancy-looking textile or flat cable would do, however the problem seems to be that the Homey doesn't have a micro-USB connector but rather a mini-USB connector, which makes it a lot harder to find suitable options. Any suggestions (preferably white and stylish ones, matching the Homey) are more welcome!

bvdbos · February 2016

Bend the cable once and it will stay in shape well enough

PeterGroeneweg · February 2016

Just have a look in some other topics. Then you read that this problem is mentioned a lot before. Also a solution as well temporary as permanent is profided.

Athomey · February 2016

For me I had to bend the cable 90 degrees for 5 seconds, then plugged it in, and it was fixed. Forever. And it looks smart standing on the table here. I think the issue is exaggerated and Athom should not provide new cables and spend their money wiser. And mind you, I am one of those with the (little too) sturdy cable. My 2cts.

Vincent · February 2016

I'm actually surprised no one of the first backers mentioned this before.

Fire69 · February 2016

Maybe they got a different cable?
Can a first batch backer give some feedback on this?

FrancoisLedent · February 2016

Yes, any suggestion would be welcome and design should be reviewed for next version.

TheoDeKoning · February 2016

Please read first what others write. A first batcher give already an answer on that cable and that count also for me.
It is mentioned in a more direct way between us and Athom.

Athomey · February 2016

Vincent said:

I'm actually surprised no one of the first backers mentioned this before.

I noticed it. Corrected it (=bend it a little). And had no more problem. For me personally no more reason to talk about it, think about it, etc.. :-) B.t.w. I got exactly the same cable as you guys, as I can see on the photo's. I respect that some think differently about it, but Idon't undestand it. I would put my energy elsewhere, cause after bending it one time, it's fixed. :-)

MarcoWijk · February 2016

Athomey said:

Vincent said:

I'm actually surprised no one of the first backers mentioned this before.

I noticed it. Corrected it (=bend it a little). And had no more problem. For me personally no more reason to talk about it, think about it, etc.. :-) B.t.w. I got exactly the same cable as you guys, as I can see on the photo's. I respect that some think differently about it, but Idon't undestand it. I would put my energy elsewhere, cause after bending it one time, it's fixed. :-)

+1

Uranday · February 2016

http://nl.aliexpress.com/store/product/3FT-1M-Retractable-USB-2-0-to-MINI-USB-2-0-Cable-Flexible-Right-Angle-Universal/113636_32340141002.html?storeId=113636 looks very nice, though it should be white.

Fire69 · February 2016

The bent cable is ok for me, but the fact that it's sloppy remains...

Athomey · February 2016

Fire69 said:

The bent cable is ok for me, but the fact that it's sloppy remains...

I agree totally. But I wouldn't want a new one. Waste of money for Athom, for me.

p0nts · February 2016

http://www.allekabels.nl/nieuwe-producten/7184/1285717/usb-20-hi-speed-cablebrinchesainches-plug-inchesbinches-mini-plug-5-pi.html?gclid=CK2loPfO9coCFUsUwwodaWMItA

p0nts · February 2016

p0nts · February 2016

wrong side

Mini-USB replacement power cable / suggestion?

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