C920 webcam extension?

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Rishtonite
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C920 webcam extension?

Post by Rishtonite » Sun Dec 21, 2025 1:30 pm

Using a Portsdown 4 and Logitech C920 webcam.
I've tried extending the webcam cable with a good quality screened extension but I only get a green screen, no image.
Are there any cables known to work. 1 or 2 metres long.
Thanks.

Basil
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Re: C920 webcam extension?

Post by Basil » Sun Dec 21, 2025 5:57 pm

You probably need to use an active USB cable acting as a booster. A friend had this problem with such a camera and an active USB cable fixed it. USB is a PITA for many purposes, in my humble opinion. Such as in this case...

60 feet of HDMI cable on a camera here with no noticeable degradation or funny business.
Best regards,

Chris, 2E0ILY in rural Shropshire.

Rishtonite
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Re: C920 webcam extension?

Post by Rishtonite » Sun Dec 21, 2025 6:57 pm

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give that a try.
Barry G4IAT

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