Brainstorming a project, need help

PotatoWithaLaser · April 5, 2019

I have the arctis 7 2018 headset, and love it. The only bad part is, they use a micro USB connector and pesky wire to charge it. I personally hate wires, both my mouse and headset are wireless because of it. And I hate micro USB even more. So, I came up with an idea, kind of outlandish and probably out of my skill set, but should be fun nonetheless.

So, I plan on building a sort of dock for it. Build a holder that will secure the two earcups and have a channel routed in the middle for wires. Run some sort of cable (micro USB or maybe usb c, if it permits) to the charging port on the left ear cup.

But instead of plugging the micro USB in directly, since the headset would be placed in the dock, I would like to have gold contacts, like how the macbooks charge.

My first idea is to find a micro USB to male contacts, and micro USB to female contacts adapters, but I haven't found any. Also, it may be an issue, because it may stick out of the headset, which I don't like the idea of.

So, that may need to be custom built/soldered, but I like the idea of a simple adapter better, if it exists.

To clarify, unless I can actually have a really good plan in place, I'm not going to actually be doing custom work for the charging port. It'd be a fun idea and all, but I have very little experience, and would hate to ruin a $120 headset.

Thanks!

Pyramiden · April 5, 2019

Aliexpress is filled with cables like that:
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20190405123627&SearchText=cable+magnet

I used to use one for my Xbox One controller. The downside of that one was that it would only transfer data when the magnets where plugged in in a specific direction. I would just look for one from a reputable Chinese brand.

Honestly I wouldn't make a dock. I think it would be rather cumbersome and would look pretty sketchy fast. Unless, of course, you have awesome design and manufacture skills, but then you wouldn't be asking this question. I would just get a headphone stand, and connect the magnetic cable. Should be pretty easy and convenient.