{"product_id":"usb-host-switching-cable-mini-mechanical-kvm","title":"USB Host Switching Cable - Mini Mechanical KVM","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ordinary-looking USB cable actually has a surprise trick up its rubber sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's kinda like a 'miniature KVM' (minus the video part, and only one USB port). The mechanical switch connects to the D+ and D- pins on the two USB A host ports. So when you switch back and forth, the USB peripheral connects from one to the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, suppose you're working with Raspberry Pi, a USB Key, and a laptop. You can use this handy cable to switch the USB key between your Pi and laptop. Arguably a rather niche usage, but we find it pretty handy for the programming and testing here at the factory so we picked up some for the shop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that the 5V and Ground pins are connected between the two host devices, its a very 'hacky' system - meant for research and development, not for a finished product or anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTECHNICAL DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable Dimensions:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale socket cable: ~7.5\" \/ ~19cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMale plug cables: ~30\" \/ ~76.2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch body: 52mm x 25.8mm x 31.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Adafruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39274224648275,"sku":"ADA4844","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/4844-05.jpg?v=1615484487","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/usb-host-switching-cable-mini-mechanical-kvm","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}