On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 11:09 AM, Philipp Hachtmann <hac...@hachti.de> wrote: >> This is a peripheral. USB OTG doesn't apply, and USB-A would be >> "inappropriate". Pretend this is an inkjet printer. What plug would >> you expect to find on that? > > Haha :-) > It is not an inkject printer!
Indeed, but as far as USB is concerned, there's more similarity than difference. > But I actually have written a (very limited) > HPGL interpreter which controls a Calcomp 565/563 plotter. So it's -- > actually! -- more a plotter. Interesting. >> I don't _mind_ Mini... > > Ok, micro is out of discussion. It won't be applied. > >> I have a suggestion... put 4 vias on 0.1" spacing... > > Ha, that's a nice idea. Thanks. > I'll plan in a white 90° pinhead connector - only the footprint, of course. Yes. Footprint only. And I love the idea of holes in the board to strap down the cable. As for the connector placement on the original board, I'm thinking it's fine for the -8/e/f/m, but it might be in an awkward place for an -8/a. What you have been describing for this new board sounds like it will be good for both (conveniently for me, I have both types of boxes...) Thanks! -ethan
