Revopoint Trackit Extension Cable

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When correctly fixing the scanner cable to the legs of the tripod in order to decrease shaking of the scanner the cable between scanner and tracker gets a bit too short.
The cable is 6m, fixed to the bottom of the tripod maybe 4.5m remain. With a max tracking distance of 4m there isn’t much slack left to work with and move around the scanned object.

Of course it would be best for revopoint to offer an extension cable but it seems for now we’re on our own, therefore I will take you with me on my journey:

First Test: The cheap AliExpress cable
Got this (https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005007615203710.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.40.33d11802vfKVbc&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu) cable in 2 and 3m version.
Claims to be capable of 20Gbps but it didn’t work. I’m honestly not surprised since I know the USB-C specs. Scanner shortly tries to connect but fails.

Second Test: UGREEN 1m USB-C Extension (10Gbps)
I have high hopes after owning some charger and powerbanks from them. Length might be just short enough to still work and long enough to be beneficial.
Cable should arrive tomorrow, I will keep you posted.

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Have you tried looking at thunderbolt 3 compatible cables might be more expensive but they will probably work

Edit: Found this TB5 Cable its in the US (not sure of your location)

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The included cables are already quite long for USB 3.1. To extend them longer I’d imagine you’ll need an active repeater similar to the little devices the included cable have on them. Something similar to this. Amazon.com: chenyang USB C Active Connector USB C Female to Female with Extender Chipset Repeater Adapter : Electronics

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That is why I was thinking Thunderbolt, I believe these are active cables. I could be wrong, but I don’t see how you could jam that much data down a 2m cable if it wasn’t active

and those devices you have linked only handle 5gbps