Can I power the 2nd USB cable from a wall outlet via a charge adapter? Have a WiiU and don't want to use both rear USB ports.
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I am not really sure. The cable is meant to be used as a way to boost the output from a pc that only has USB2 to USB3 capacity but utilizing 2 USB ports at the same time. Though I suppose that you could use the cable on 2 separate devises, if they were close enough together or you had expansion cables, but the input would have to still be one at a time. This is because, at least to my knowledge, most if not all USB devises are not setup to act like data switch to control bottlenecking. But you can always try; it will either work or it won't so no harm no foul.
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It should. I have not used this specific one, but I am usually using this type of cable with a tablet that does not have a second USB port. I use either a wall USB charger or an external battery with a USB port. Either works fine.
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I don't see an issue from an electrical engineering standpoint, assuming your AC adapter works properly, but keep in mind the cable between the two USB-A plugs is barely two inches long. You're not going to have a lot of room to maneuver.
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if you're going to use a wall outlet, then why not just buy "non-USB powered" storage? That would only require one USB port off your Wii U and one plug off a wall. The sole reason I gave up 2 USB ports on my Wii U was because I wanted to use only "USB powered drives" and not use another wall outlet for power or have more cords everywhere. As far as powered the second USB attachment on the cable from a wall outlet, I really have no idea. You might want to contact the manufacturer.
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There should be a cover/ panel on the wii covering 4 ports that they can plug into. Remember these are not for the wiiU. Just the wii.
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Hello. I had no problem with the cables (actually bought two) but was disappointed that I cannot use a USB device AND charge the computer at the same time.
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It has the second USB connector if additional power is needed but I am running it using just the main USB connector plugged in....No issues to speak of.
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USB Cable connects in the back and the other end can be connected to a computer USB Port or to a USB electrical adapter that plugs into the wall for power. You will need to purchase these seperately. Kirk B. answered on December 29, 2013
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You can connect two of these to your battery but I don't recommend charging the battery and using the USB at the same time.
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Bob only has one outlet. So, what I did was connect the tv and game console into a multiple electric outlet, and then connect the electric wire from the multi electrical port that would normally go to the wall, to Bob instead.
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Hi Peter Yes, you are quite right. I hadn't tried that but my unit will not do both at the same time. In practice I have a dual USB charger so the need has never arisen. Regards Richard Allan.
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I wonder if you could plug the end USB 3.0 into a wall usb charger with a Male to Male Cable? Would that be sufficient for applying power?
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Yes, you can charge two USB devices at once. If you have enough cables I do not see why you could not do pass through charging as well.
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The BOB only has one outlet so I don't think you could plug in two things. Whatever you choose to plug into the BOB is secured inside it by a locking cover. You may try using a power bar but you would run the risk of you son realizing he could just unplug the Wii and TV from the power bar and plug them into the wall.
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Well this item will charge the wii u game pad and wiimotes alone or at the same time.So No... Unless your talking about the USB cable, that can be plug in to the machine and keep playing while charging.
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Yes. Even on USB 2.0, you may choose to use ONLY the black power/signal connector. It's really up to the component you are trying to power up, whether you need the added 0.5-ampere power boost afforded by having the red auxiliary power pigtail. Some circuits/devices just can't run on the low juice provided by one USB 2.0 hole, so for those, you add the extra "boost" line (red one).
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I'm not sure but I use it with the wall plug so I don't see why it wouldn't work with another adapter or by USB? Sorry I'm not much help.
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I you have, say, a tablet or phone charger where you can unplug the USB cable and have the AC wall adapter seperate, you can use it to charge this device. Just take the wall adapter and plug a microUSB cable into the device and it will charge (you can use the microUSB cable that comes with e devce or use one that you use for your phone or tablet etc.)
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Wait it does? So unlike the PS3 controller (which will ONLY charge from a charging dock or the console itself or a laptop left on 24/7), when my controller's running low I can plug it into my http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-SurgePlus-3-Outlet-Charger-Protector/dp/B00ATZJ5YS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1401067989&sr=8-3&keywords=belkin+wall+charger WHILE I play with the supplied charge cable (that came with the console)? :D EDIT: June 10th 2014: Well after getting the console, I can confirm that the controller WILL charge from a wall charger, however it HAS to be a 1 amp plug. That belkin one I listed above it 2.1 amp and it will NOT work on that or the other 3 2.1 amp wall chargers I have, and it will NOT work on the like 4 .5 amp chargers I have either. It will however work on my new phone and new portable Bluetooth speaker's wall chargers, which are both 1 Amp. I guess something in the controller won't kick in to charge unless it's receiving exactly 1 Amp. Of course needing to charge one from a wall socket near you while playing becomes a moot point once you get a charging stand and a 2nd controller to swap to.
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I don't think so.. It has one outlet that goes into the wall and one outlet to your device, unless you have a dual USB cord. Does that make sense?