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How to make a custom USB cable for a Finis Neptune MP3 player?


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#1 iKokomo

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Posted 31 May 2019 - 03:50 PM

Someone gave me a swimming, underwater Finis Neptune MP3 player but the problem is the charging cable was not included. Since this is a waterproof MP3 player the cable is proprietary and it is impossible to find a cable (from the company or otherwise) without buying a second unit on eBay with the cable.
 
My 1st question: Is there a way to cut apart an old USB cable and make my own charger/transfer cable? 
My 2nd question: There are four contacts on the bottom of the MP3 player. How do I map each one to know what is positive, negative, ground and data transfer? (Photo of pins attached)
 

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#2 JohnC_21

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Posted 31 May 2019 - 04:05 PM

I can't answer the 2 questions but this company states it's in stock but I question it because they say it ships in 1 to 2 months. You may want to contact the company. Good Luck.

 

http://www.electricalsuppliesauthority.com/product/6857811/

 

http://www.electricalsuppliesauthority.com/support/

 

Edit: I did a little research and the cable has the following UPC

 

https://www.upcitemdb.com/upc/616323352476

 

I did a search and this Ebay site with an sg domain (Singapore) has it. The seller is in the U.S. You should be able to contact him with any questions.

 

https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/361259505621

 

Sorry, the seller has ended the listing.


Edited by JohnC_21, 31 May 2019 - 04:55 PM.





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