Needing A Usb Switch With Specific Requirements

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by souredspirit, Aug 17, 2025.

  1. souredspirit

    souredspirit Private First Class

    So I'm in the market for a new USB switch, but I have some specific tastes and I dont want to deviate from them. If someone knows where I can get one, or how I can make one I am all ears.

    These are the specs that I need
    A physical switch that will mechanically disconnect the port not selected and connect the port that is.
    Either 3 ports and an off position, or 4 ports and I will just leave the last one empty.
    USB Type A form factor with 3.0 protocol
    At least a 4 foot cable (I can extend if I have to but if its avoidable then why not)
     
  2. souredspirit

    souredspirit Private First Class

    Disregard, after a lot of searching it looks like my best option is going to be to purchase a 9P4T switch and wire it up myself.
     
  3. Digerati

    Digerati Major Geek Extraordinaire

    There are tons of switchable USB hubs out there - with many less than $10 which I suspect is less than you would spend on parts if building your own.

    I would strongly advise, regardless if buy one or build your own, that you make sure it has its own power supply so you don't overload your computer's USB port.
     
  4. souredspirit

    souredspirit Private First Class

    Like I said, it is not a hub, it is a mechanical switch. Only 1 thing can be on at any given time. The purpose of the 9P4T switch is to physically disconnect all devices except for the active one.
     
  5. A1phaG33k

    A1phaG33k Corporal

    I use something like this.
     

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