Can I just slice a cable and solder the beginning of a USB cable to one end and the end of the USB cable to the other to an existing cable?
Objective
To connect my PS3 camera under my plasma using existing wire under the floor. I don't want to see a usb cable across the floor.
Basically, my AV amp is at the other end of my plasma Monitor. I have a Multi AV cable running under the floor with a few unused cables within it. There is a shielded cable in there that I wanted to use... I soldered one cut off end of a USB extension under the plasma so I could connect the usb camera into.
Then, at the amp, I soldered the other end for my PS3 to connect to.
Result
The camera lights up but it says that the connection is not a compatible device.
I am presuming either:
1. The length of more than 16ft is causing a problem.
2. the shielded wire within the underground cable is not of a thick enough gauge to carry the current.
3. Should I have soldered the shielding?!
If its a result of no.1, could I get away with soldering the end of a extender cable on there to boost the current?
Thanks in advance
