wireless USB port?

**djproben** · 01-01-2011, 08:05 PM

I'm looking around the web for some kind of USB port that connects wirelessly so that I can have a controller without a cable. I know there are such things but I'm at a loss for what to look for -- "usb wireless" searches all bring up network adapters. I'm just looking for the ability to plug in a dongle and have a battery powered unit to plug into. Any ideas?

**Nicky H** · 01-01-2011, 08:07 PM

http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&expId...55fada61ba9350

**djproben** · 01-01-2011, 08:17 PM

Thanks for the quick reply! That helps but all the ones that are hubs have plug-in power sources; they seem to be made for both parts to be stationary. Know of any that are battery powered?

**deviantdigi** · 01-01-2011, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by djproben

Thanks for the quick reply! That helps but all the ones that are hubs have plug-in power sources; they seem to be made for both parts to be stationary. Know of any that are battery powered?

http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=495312 Hahahah! You can always go adapter or converter.

**theory28** · 01-01-2011, 08:24 PM

you can get one of those wireless chargers (like the one from energizer) and find a tip that fits

i dont know if this will work on any of the things because
a) i cant see if the power cord is detachable
B) what the part you plug the power into looks like
C) clicking on that google link simply takes me to google uk, so i dont even know what the usb thing like like

**Nicky H** · 01-01-2011, 09:50 PM

Didn't see that you wanted battery powered as well - I doubt such a thing exists.

I know you can get battery powered hubs - but never seen a wireless one.

**djproben** · 01-01-2011, 10:22 PM

Well, there's no benefit to getting a wireless hub if I have to plug it in -- I'd just be substituting one wire for another one

It's weird, they make wireless mouses and keyboards that communicate to a USB dongle via IRDa, why wouldn't there be a more open interface that does the same thing? Can't find that sort of thing anywhere though hrmmmm...

**deviantdigi** · 01-02-2011, 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by djproben

Well, there's no benefit to getting a wireless hub if I have to plug it in -- I'd just be substituting one wire for another one

It's weird, they make wireless mouses and keyboards that communicate to a USB dongle via IRDa, why wouldn't there be a more open interface that does the same thing? Can't find that sort of thing anywhere though hrmmmm...

You could always use a a power pack or "charger" Hahahaha!

**Nicky H** · 01-02-2011, 05:09 AM

No the power pack wouldn't work cos the dongle goes in the laptop, not the controller. You still need to wire the controller to the hub.

I don't think there's such a thing mate.

Where would the controller get it's power from?