The KGo VV not-so proprietary USB passthrough cable

[lfries1990]

One of the main gripes I know people had with the KGO VV battery was that the USB cable was supposedly proprietary and that people wanted to see a standard mini/micro USB charging port since if the cable goes dead vendors are not selling the cables and the battery will not charge on a traditional 420ma ego charger.

I did a little bit of research today about the cable based on the model number Brent from Hoosier put on his website and it so happens that the cable that comes with the battery is an old Nikon digital camera data transfer uc-e6 USB cable from before digital cameras used SD cards. Also, they are dirt cheap even after shipping!

Amazon has them:
Amazon.com: Nikon 25604 UC-E6 USB Cable: Camera & Photo

As does Ebay:
Usb Cable Uc-e6 - Get great deals for Usb Cable Uc-e6 on eBay!

Now, I am not sure if the newer Ego VV passthrough batteries that are almost identical to the KGO VV use the same port so if anyone knows, that might be useful as well.

 

[bubbajoe72]

Good find! I'll have to check it out and see if it works with my Super eGo VV. Although it works with with a regular eGo charger, I'd still like to keep a cable up at work and one at home.

 

[lfries1990]

I chatted with someone who owns both the KGO VV and the Ego VV and he said that the cables are exactly the same for both, so that's always a plus with consistency.

 

[Thantoss]

I'm actually having to replace mine, and my research the best/closest picture wise has been the UCE6 for the ego VV passthrough battery

once I get the new cord I'll post if it is

 

[Thrasher]

heck google search will bring up dozens of them so if it stayed the same (as mine still is) they will be around awhile. not for sure myself just what the site said lol

 

[markdm4805]

Anyone confirm that the UC-E6 is the right one ? Also does anyone know if their is a place to buy one in person.

 

[aubergine]

Yeah, the cable is def the weak link on a batt that I otherwise love. My first one crapped out quickly and Brent sweetly sent me a replacement (I've had nothing but EXCELLENT service from Hoosier) - I'd like to know the conclusion on this one as well.

 

[oldjoe]

I'm pretty sure that's a standard USB mini-plug. Take the battery to a local PC shop and see.
Or: KGO VV USB charge cable

KGO PT USB charge cable

 

[mainevaper]

Anyone confirm that the UC-E6 is the right one ? Also does anyone know if their is a place to buy one in person.

Radio shack, best buy, maybe even Walmart. Pretty sure my local dollar store and rite aid have them too.

 

[xentek]

Anyone confirm that the UC-E6 is the right one?

Can anyone confirm this is the right one?

 

[lfries1990]

Brent at Hoosierecig said that it was.