Pimax 8KX Spare Cable mod for Plus Models?

[sci666]

Hi guys,
Is it possible to mod an 8KX replacement cable (with the 2 USB ports) for the 8KPlus / 5KPlus by cutting off the one USB port that only carries power and soldering a 12V power supply socket there?
The 8KX cables are relatively cheap - in case the “snow” problem arises.
Speaking of pixel flickering… does the fiber optic cable actually help permanently?

[Heliosurge]

I would not advise trying that.

If you have the older 8k+ that used the 12v cable; you can likely order it easier as the pimax Crystal light seems to be using the old 12v cable. @PimaxQuorra

With the Crystal light using the older cable it is possible that maybe at some point pimax might have a fiber op cable made for the 12v platform

[PimaxQuorra]

Nope, we don’t suggest you to mod the cable.

@Heliosurge

If you have the older 8k+ that used the 12v cable; you can likely order it easier as the pimax Crystal light seems to be using the old 12v cable.

I gotta check with the engineers, but afraid they are different.

@sci666

Speaking of pixel flickering… does the fiber optic cable actually help permanently?

Yes it should.

@Heliosurge

With the Crystal light using the older cable it is possible that maybe at some point pimax might have a fiber op cable made for the 12v platform

This suggestion has been forwarded to the team, and they will evaluate the demand and how we can fulfill it.

[Heliosurge]

@PimaxQuorra

@Heliosurge

If you have the older 8k+ that used the 12v cable; you can likely order it easier as the pimax Crystal light seems to be using the old 12v cable.

I gotta check with the engineers, but afraid they are different.

Hopefully if there is differences; it is only things like improved quality overall. As this would make it easier to keep a compatible cable for older models. Rather than pimax needing to maintain an inventory for the older models.

This is why proprietary cables are not a great idea to make & use.

A Display port mini and usb-c or 2 in the hmd side connections would be much better vs these custom connectors. In the case of the 12v connector a standard barrel connector could work.

The core benefit one cable could be used for each new generation until a new standard display and usb connector is created.

[Heliosurge]

@PimaxQuorra

@Heliosurge

With the Crystal light using the older cable it is possible that maybe at some point pimax might have a fiber op cable made for the 12v platform

This suggestion has been forwarded to the team, and they will evaluate the demand and how we can fulfill it.

Awesome thank you. Should the new 12v cable be compatible with the older headsets. If the team makes a fiber Op 12v cable it will also give those with the older models a.Fiber Op cable as many wanted this back when the 8kX released & were very disappointed when it was said they were not making one.