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AverYeager t1_itbt79g wrote

I like that cable. Why is it connected to another cable tho, to connect to the PC. Why not just have one cable connected to the pc instead of having 2?

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coffeeandcable t1_itcanaf wrote

If you're asking about the silver connector in the middle, it's an aviator connector!

They're mainly used for coiled cables, but they fairly popular among straight cables as well.

It's mainly an aesthetic aspect!

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ginpom OP t1_itccrm0 wrote

It’s usually for aesthetic (like what previous commenter said) but originally it was meant for easy switch between boards between devices. Usually the usb end is attached at the back of a pc which can be a hassle to detach and reattach, so this can help by having a detachable cable within your reach :)

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