Tips for Heavily Oxidized Aluminum. First of all, determine the extent of oxidation on the aluminum surface. If it is determined that the surface is in relatively good shape, i.e. light oxidation, then skip this step and move on to polishing with Flitz.
Q1: How long of a cable can I use to connect my device? A1: In practice, the USB specification limits the length of a cable between full speed devices to 5 meters (a little under 16 feet 5 inches). For a low speed device the limit is 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches).
USB Type A to A Cables. These are USB Type A to Type A Cables used when BOTH devices need a type A connection. USB Type A to A Extension Cables. These are USB Type A Male to Type A Female Extension Cables typically used to extend a standard USB cable. USB Type A to Micro B 5-Pin Cables. These are USB Type A Male to MICRO-B 5 Pin Cables now used by most modern cell phones, smart phones, and blackberries.