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Looking for a long 30 pin to lightning adapter
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It doesn't exist, just get a lightning extension cable when they start making them. Also don't buy the eBay lightning to 30 pin adapters or any non-apple ones. The lightning to 30 pin adapter is a very complex piece of technology that essentially acts as a secondary logic board for the phone. All that the eBay lightning to 30 pin adapters will do is charge your phone.
Ok, good to know. I do have the official Apple one, but like I say, I'd like to do away with the bulk.
It does exist, I have one; a cable with a 30 pin male on one end and female on the other.
However I realise that's not what the OP wants, hence "in the meantime" but it's a work around for now. He really wants a lightning extension, and so do I (preferably black). That does not not seem exist and it's very annoying, I would really like to tuck the clunky adaptor out of the way too.
That's what I have at the moment, but yes, it is bulky.
This is what I'm trying to slim down:
That's a 30 pin car connection to firewire to usb converter, to 30 pin extension cable, to lightning adapter cable. With a longer lightning adapter I could get rid of that 30 pin extension and not have the two 30 pin connectors hanging right below the phone.
Open to other ideas as well.
Or just get a USB extension cable. They are cheap and I have seen them as long as 25'.
Here is a 6' one for reference.
http://www.amazon.com/Extension-Cab...354878970&sr=1-2&keywords=usb+extension+cable
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Thanks, but that won't help in this situation; I don't have any usb ports in this setup.
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Update.
Found a couple of good options from Cablejive. http://www.cablejive.com/
Ordered one of both to try -
Dockboss+ for iPhone 5 -
which might allow me to plug in a regular Apple lightning cable (not keeping it if I have to use the headphone jack).
and also a Dockboss Air
Which would allow wireless audio connection and just use a regular charger as necessary.
I'll update when I get them.
Found a couple of good options from Cablejive. http://www.cablejive.com/
Ordered one of both to try -
Dockboss+ for iPhone 5 -
which might allow me to plug in a regular Apple lightning cable (not keeping it if I have to use the headphone jack).
and also a Dockboss Air
Which would allow wireless audio connection and just use a regular charger as necessary.
I'll update when I get them.
Griffin is releasing their long cables soon. 4 feet and 10 feet, $25 and $30 , respectively.
http://store.griffintechnology.com/lightning-connector-cables
http://store.griffintechnology.com/lightning-connector-cables
Again, this doesn't help, because when you have a 30-pin dock connector integrated into your car, there is no female USB port to connect to.
If the bulkiness of the 30 pin connector is bothering you, have you considered a usb-micro usb cable with the micro usb-lightning adapter? I have a kindle charging cord and use the micro to lightning adapter on that. The kindle cord is around 4.5-5' long.
It's not the 30pin connector alone, it's that in the current setup, I have the equivalent of two 30pin connectors hanging just 6 inches below the phone.
Again, the USB lighting adapter doesn't help because I have nothing to plug it in to on the other end.
Sorry to bump..
But I was wondering if there was ever a solution? Looking to extend my iPod adapter that I have my lightning to 30-pin connector to as of right now and its too short. Saw this on Google and was wondering if you guys had any ideas?
Even if, I do not mind bulky at this point.
Thanks.
But I was wondering if there was ever a solution? Looking to extend my iPod adapter that I have my lightning to 30-pin connector to as of right now and its too short. Saw this on Google and was wondering if you guys had any ideas?
Even if, I do not mind bulky at this point.
Thanks.
I stopped looking and just used the setup I have posted above which uses the regular Apple adapter and a Cablejive 30-pin extension. It looks like they now make a Lightning version, but ymmv with what functions work. http://www.cablejive.com/products/dockXtender.html
I have have used apple products with the old 30pin connector since the first iPod. The lightning connector was like a breath of fresh air, I'm so glad they changed it. I had to buy an adaptor and new car dock, but it was well worth it. Hated the 30pin, would have preferred mini USB, but the lightning is better than both.