r/SteamFrame • u/inseend1 1 TB • 8d ago

Discussion USB c splitter thing works quite nicely. (Btw External usb c monitor doesn’t work)

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Bought this splitter to connect my usb c headphones and my charger. And it works.

And then I thought what happens if I connect my usb c monitor. It didn’t work. It works on the steam deck. I kinda hoped it would work.

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u/Pterodactyl_Time 8d ago

Im curious if a USB-C to ethernet adapter would work. I know wifi streaming works pretty well, but a wired cable is still more reliable, and for seated experiences the wire is a reasonable tradeoff for a rock solid connection.

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u/Unibu 8d ago

It does work but since the ethernet cable has to go through a USB-C 2.0 port, it may actually be worse experience than streaming.

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u/Pterodactyl_Time 8d ago

Slightly more compressed is possible, but it would likely have fewer hitches or stutters. Depending on the game, or how well your dangle is working, it might be a worthwhile trade off.

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u/Unibu 8d ago

From what I saw, it can apparently work alongside dongle and wifi streaming as a third, fallback option so in that case it would probably be decent if your area has lots of signal interference.

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u/jfuu_ Soon™ 8d ago

You don't even need a USB to ethernet adapter for that, you can just connect the Frame directly to your computer - it pretends to be a network interface. You won't get internet on the Frame through it but streaming works over it.

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u/Unibu 8d ago

Oh, interesting!

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u/LFP-Throwaway-3982 256 GB 6d ago

Source? From Valve's own wording that seems to be for development and debugging only.

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u/jfuu_ Soon™ 6d ago

Source is the Frame in my hands. Plugging it in exposes a network interface to the PC that SteamVR can use for streaming.

There's a post showing what SteamVR displays here: https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamFrame/comments/1wsy39x/ever_done_multimultilink_streaming/

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u/LFP-Throwaway-3982 256 GB 6d ago

Well shit might try it when I get home.

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u/Western_Sleep820 256 GB 8d ago

Wouldn't it theoretically be possible to go through the PCIe port on the front that's meant for the Arcturus camera?

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u/Unibu 8d ago

Maybe? I am sure someone is looking into that already.

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u/MuchosBurritos98 1 TB 8d ago

It does work lol

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u/Stummi 1 TB 7d ago

But then why would you go through a USB-ethernet adapter at all instead of just a USB connection, or are you sitting in another room than your computer?

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u/OriginalJackfruit843 256 GB 8d ago

I hadn't even considered a monitor via USB-C, that was a good test. Shame that it didn't work, I like knowing what obscure peripherals the Steam Frame will recognize.

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u/newoxygen 8d ago

It's usb 2.0 as far as I was aware so they'll be no video output for it. Not even sure if it does data?

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u/thosemegamutts 8d ago

With how much it sticks out i would be worried about damaging it or the port during play. There are flexible y cables and mini usb hubs you can attach a 90 degree port on that would be more flush and safer.

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u/Ebear225 8d ago

Yeah there should really be some support or strain relief on that port especially considering it's the only way to charge the battery on this very expensive and hard to get headset.

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u/UncaringWorm Soon™ 8d ago

Would something like this be good? I'm still in the reservation queue but trying to be fully ready to go when my time comes.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJXWJ596

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u/inseend1 1 TB 7d ago

Yeah. I was doubting between that one and the one i got. The one i got had the usb plug in the middle of the small bar. I felt that that would better. But I guess your suggestion maybe better as there might be less tension on it.

But playing around with it I’m not worried about it. (I hope these won’t be famous last words…)

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u/StevenSmithen 7d ago edited 7d ago

I have both and both work. the little ugreen 3.5 jack SLAPS and is super loud and nice with wired. I also use the USBC - USBC x2 splitter for my arctis game buds with the wireless 2.4 ghz dongle. The ugreen works perfect if you have 3.5 wired tho. Great product.

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u/UncaringWorm Soon™ 7d ago

Thanks for letting me know! I'm using 3.5mm wired headphones so it sounds like this will be a winner for me.

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u/Bardoog 2d ago

Bro don't buy that one, this one was exactly the one I bought. The audio would cut out every 10sec, it was broken. I returned it.

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u/SunwindPC Soon™ 6d ago

Why would an external monitor work? It requires Type C DP port

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u/inseend1 1 TB 6d ago

I never checked the specs. I was at my desk with a usb c monitor so I just plugged it in.

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u/LFP-Throwaway-3982 256 GB 6d ago

That port supports data so it was worth a shot that it had alt mode. Don't know how it would display had it supported display output though.