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C5 usb cable just hanging out?

I just received the C5
What is the cable sticking out of the device. It is a 5 inch USB cable sticking out like a sore thumb.
I assume it is for external power,
A connector would have been less unsightly.
Yes I know we’re not in a beauty contest here.

Does not show it in any or the pictures.

Respectfully
Robert

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Its the USB Power connector. Its the better more stable solution. Sockets get easily broken or wear out. Lots of people have to dump their phones, because the USB-sockets get broken. You can easily strip a USB power-bank under the C5.

Best
Hans

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Thanks, .
So this was an intentional design ?

I personally, have Never seen a USB connector go bad over many years and gadgets, I predict a connector will someday appear, he he

Yes! And I like it, because it fits very well on a Power-Bank and it is very sturdy and more flexible than two “bulky” connectors and a bridge cable.

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Actually, it used to be just a barrel connector, but this change was requested by many users and is widely preferred over the older design for the reasons stated by @hcf . The barrel connector is still there though if you prefer it. When using the barrel connector be sure to only use 5VDC or you will destroy the C5.

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Okay, I will trust you guys smarter and more knowledgeable than I

I have not used it portable yet, still tied to an outlet. So I may appreciate its design and function then.
Was the barrel connector built in flush, or still and external cord hanging out.
Does anyone have a picture of a C5 with a barrel connector. Please.

RJ

I would only use battery! This way you avoid alternating AC-fields and high frequency DC/DC-converter fields near to you. A 10-15.000 mAh Power-bank gives you up to ~ 24h even with 4 coils attached.

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Sounds good, shopping for a 5v 2A 10,000 mah power bank now
I do use Stetzer filters to negate transient high frequency .