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1,480 orders since Dec 17, 2015

Berkel en Rodenrijs, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Ships from Netherlands.

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Product: (4.77)

Documentation: (4.38)

Shipping: (4.66)

Communication: (4.74)

All Reviews

Adrian | Oct. 24, 2019

Excellent! What a great idea for a product.

For USB Data/power Merger (Anti-splitter)

Thanks again.
Great response to my dumb questions.
Looking forward to getting these into my project

Rock on!

Guillaume | Sept. 12, 2019

The smallest USB3 hub !

For USB 3.0 NanoHub

Very small hub and works very well. Good product :)
Be careful with the "PostNL: Untracked standard shipping". It took 1 month and 10 days to come to France… A very long time delivery

Nicholas | Sept. 2, 2019

Awesome device.

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

Works perfectly as advertised. This thing is tiny! Prefect size to fit into almost any project. I definitely recommend this hub!

Mathew | Aug. 4, 2019

Brilliant little thing

For 4-port NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

Despite my meager soldering skills, I found this relatively easy to connect up; Everything is labeled on the board, and it works like a charm.

I'd suggest that if you are really bad at soldering, you get some practice in before attempting to connect this, as there's not a lot of margin for error. I bridged some of the connections a few times, before getting it correct, as they are very close together. That's on me, not the product.

One thing that would be nice to see, if it'd fit, would be a tiny LED to show that it has power going to it. Not a necessity, but a nice to have.

Regardless, I'm extremely happy with this very well designed item!!

Jacob | July 15, 2019

unique product

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

This thing earns it's name, to say it's tiny is an understatement. Using it to embed an arduino into a keyboard housing. Wherever you need to add a hub this thing will surely go, the through holes match the form factor and are nano as well so be prepared for that. Board is of high quality, would order from Mux again.

Sergey Vladimirovich | July 3, 2019

this 4-port USB nanoport works great for me

For 4-port NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

Works perfect for my project (advanced WHID device in USB mouse for pentesting using CACTUS WHID, usb mouse and USB flash drive or wi-fi usb flash drive (will be connected by proprietary board, controlled wirelessly))

Eric | June 28, 2019

Awesome little hub

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

I used the 2 port hub to add a micro SD slot to my sony vaio UX280P micro PC via an unused internal USB ribbon. It really does work well in tiny applications with little space like this.

Jesper | June 7, 2019

Great product

For 4-port NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

I can only echo what others users have said. Product works. Mux is a nice guy that will help you in case of trouble. Use the correct cables.

Ricky | June 4, 2019

Great service

For USB 3.0 NanoHub

I am satisfied with the purchase.
Delivery time was bit long but we received the product.
Thanks - Ricky, Germany

Michael | June 4, 2019

Awesome!

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

I used the nano hub inside one of my playstation classic controllers. This allowed me to hook up a USB micro sd reader and the controller. This meant i could then run bleemsync from the stealth sd card hidden inside the controller instead of having a USB stick hanging off port 2. The nano hub is well built, clearly labelled and an all round excellent product. Shipping from the Netherlands to the UK took approximately 4 days and dispatch was within 24 hours from placing the order. I would definitely recommend the product to anyone needing a 2 port hub within limited spacing!

Pascal | June 1, 2019

I am very happy

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

Hello, I bought two Nanohub I am very happy, the seller makes a very fast shipping, I have a hub 4 ports USB 3 where I installed on a USB port 3, (the Nanohub) I am very happy everything works fine, I recommend this seller for this Nanohub. thank you very much see you soon . A+++++

Emilio | April 30, 2019

Just what I was looking!

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

Great product, the website is well documented and is small as I need it and fast shipping
The ribbon cable will work best

Mehmet | April 17, 2019

Wonderfulllll

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

I couldn't assemble it yet.
How small is this , Ohhhh My God.

Look picture ;

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Carl | April 9, 2019

Works flawlessly, really small physical dimensions

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

This product is working great in my prototypes. Due to the tight spacing, it's moderately difficult to solder. If it were offered in a 2.54mm pitch, I'd probably get that instead for my next order, but I'm very happy with the ones I've bought.

Peter | March 25, 2019

Great product

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

Used as a port Expander on a raspberry pi zero. Great working board. Intuitive and easily approachable. Keep in mind that the holes are tiny. Shipping was quick and product appropriately packaged in antistatic bag.

Juan | March 1, 2019

This little hub is awesome!!

For 4-port NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

First, the NanoHub is truly nano. Second and more important, Muxtronics is incredibly responsive and helpful. I received the NanoHub (very quick by the way!) and started soldering, then my trouble started (I would like to clarify that all the troubles were my fault). First error was using too long wires, I don't understand what is the problem with longer wires due to my lack of knowledge about it, but it is definitely a problem (Edit: at the end wires length wasn't a problem, afterwards I have soldered directly 1.5m wires and they are working fine!). My second error was using pigtail wires connections. According to the wise advice from Muxtronics that is creating little antennas and somehow the USB doesn't work because of it. After shortening the wires and replacing the pigtail connections with in-line ones my NanoHub is working perfectly so far!!!
Without the advice from Muxtronics I would have never sort out why the hub was working for a mouse but not for a webcam.
So far I have connected a couple of mouses, a webcam and another device which has a relatively high power consumption (300mA) with success!
I love it, still I would prefer something slightly bigger and easier to solder, let say a MicroHub edition. Although once everything is soldered the smaller the better.

Simone | Feb. 3, 2019

Very useful and tiny

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

I have just used the NanoHub for make a kind of Y USB cable.
Even if the board is very small and thin, the soldering was easy thanks to the through hole pins.
The board worked at the first time without problem, no driver issue or software problem.
Shipping in Italy was fast, just 1 week.

Thank you!
Simone

Christopher | Dec. 24, 2018

Compact USB power meter with trustworthy output

For USB 3.1 Type-A power meter (5-digit precision)

Comes in 2 board to stack. No instructions but very obvious what to do with it. Well packed and quick shipping. I trust the data from this unit much more than the ultra low-cost Asian USB power meters when doing low power designs for the home electronics enthusiast. The 5-digit output lets you really test micropower circuits. Nice board!

Mikhail | Dec. 12, 2018

Great little hub

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

Works as expected, no issues so far. It's a really tiny board: amazing work fitting this into such a small board.
Unlike the 4-port version, the holes for USB ports are grouped together, which means:
- Easy to solder ribbon cables.
- You can even use a JST-ZH connector on input and/or one of the output ports (not both)
- Not so good with higher currents.

Luca | Nov. 28, 2018

Really small hub! Perfect for custom projects

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

The hubs are really really small. Once they arrive you really realize how small they are. Hence the holes to solder the wires are also really small and close together. I've used a older soldering station and I've destroyed some. So, when you do the work, be sure that you've the right instruments.
Overall, they are perfect for custom projects where the space is a problem. They take really just a bit of space, compared to any other hub; I've the 2 ports version, but the 4 ports, what normally you can buy around, it looks just a bit bigger.

Finally, the seller is really friendly and helps you with any question. If I'll need such a small hub in the future I know where to buy them.

Thanks!

Philippe | Nov. 10, 2018

4-port nanohub : awesome

For 4-port NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

Works perfectly.
Soldering is not so easy - it is so small, but absolutely awesome.
(I advise the use of decent USB cable the first time round, we had to unsolder a cheep cable, and reuse of these tiny boards is difficult)

Kelvin | Oct. 28, 2018

How small?!

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

So this is one of those things that you kinda know is going to be small, I mean it says so in the name "Nano". I really wasn't prepared for just HOW small this thing is! It has been great I was able to fit it into my project with no problems at all because it takes up no space at all.

This does lead to one thing because of its size, connections. As it is so small the connections are corrispondinly tiny. You need a small soldering iron to get into it. Kinda wish it were a little bigger with 0.1 pads but that's a personal thing. It is a great product.

Jeff | Sept. 18, 2018

Very affordable gadgets

For USB Data/power Merger (Anti-splitter)

Exactly what I needed; allows me to provide 5V 2A to my prototype while at the same connecting data to my laptop. Also well made and inexpensive.

Peter | July 13, 2018

Great Device, Great Support

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

I have purchases several 2-port NanoHubs and been quite pleased with the quality. I've never received DOA units. The seller provides very timely support as well.

Streaming HD video at 29FPS is no problem for these little guys. They have stable performance unlike other USB devices which can be finicky.

These devices are tiny and require good tools, lighting, magnification and patience. This is especially true when a solder bridge occurs. *** I recommend always performing a continuity test on all pins before applying power or connecting other devices.***

PS - spend the extra bucks and get tracking on your shipment. That way you can be angry at customs and not the seller.

Update - the customer service is Excellent! I am so appreciative of all the fast and thorough responses I've received.

Update 2 - be very careful about supplying only 5V power and nothing higher.

Paul | June 6, 2018

Good Product

For 4-port NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

Ordered a couple of these for use in a variety of projects. Work exactly as advertised and really help reduce foot print on usb connected stuff that you need to pack into a small space without the bulky connectors (which was what I needed).

no real complaints only a possible feature/design consideration: the power (positive/negative) wiring holes could stand to be one wire gauge clearance larger to allow for one size up on power wiring (need to carry more current for some of my projects. Not a huge deal but personally I'd take another 1mm in either dimension of board length/width to pickup the next wire gauge size for power.

Otherwise good solid product that does what it says. Order extras as you'll end up finding homes for them in your other projects...


Kai | April 29, 2018

THANK YOU ... please never sunset, i love this small NanoHub

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

Muxtronics: thank you ! .. works great I use this hub in many projects, always part of my pcbs (soldered the hub in sandwich), great hub !

one idea (to improve), one question:

- to make it even better maybe change the grid of the holes from 1.5 to 1.27 mm, this would allow to use standard pin connectors.

- question (maybe stupid, maybe I miss anything?) how to use this hub in a active way ? can I connect any Vcc 5V power adapter ? if yes, do I have to connect to usb in (via a diode to avoid backflow in usb in) or using the external Vcc instead the V of the 2 out ports ?
or do I need something like this ?: https://www.tindie.com/products/mux/usb-datapower-merger-anti-splitter/

all help welcome ! THX !
:)

David | April 15, 2018

Fun, tiny hub

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

Exactly what I needed. I work with a PSOC MiniProg, which doesn't carry UART, so I have to add on an FTDI for serial, so, with this tiny hub, I'm able to have a small, easy to carry programming package. I had to improvise on the thru-holes, using headers on top and bottom, but are there any recommendations in the future?

Matthew | April 7, 2018

Great for keyboard projects

For 4-port NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

They are really tiny. If your soldering skills aren't up to snuff, make sure you practice on something else first.
In the end, when installed properly these are amazing and do exactly what you would expect.

Non-DHL shipping to the US is glacial, but not the fault of the project.

Documentation at the time of writing does not include much in the way of cabling information.
The store page does point out an issue with cable length. It would be helpful if the cable length
on the store page were included on the documentation page.

Communication was polite and helpful.

From someone who struggled with cabling for a few days - Unless you are great at making USB cables,
you should consider not making your own. Get a pre-made cable and snip the ends off.
I initially had difficulties with distance, and many USB errors. This was not a fault with the hub, but me failing
at making my own cable.

Matthew | April 7, 2018

These are really nice for the price.

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

They are really tiny. If your soldering skills aren't up to snuff, make sure you practice on something else first.
In the end, when installed properly these are amazing and do exactly what you would expect.

Non-DHL shipping to the US is glacial, but not the fault of the project.

Documentation at the time of writing does not include much in the way of cabling information.
The store page does point out an issue with cable length. It would be helpful if the cable length
on the store page were included on the documentation page.

Communication was polite and helpful.

From someone who struggled with cabling for a few days - Unless you are great at making USB cables,
you should consider not making your own. Get a pre-made cable and snip the ends off.
I initially had difficulties with distance, and many USB errors. This was not a fault with the hub, but me failing
at making my own cable.

Avinash | March 3, 2018

Lovely bit of kit

For USB 3.1 Type-A power meter (5-digit precision)

There was an initial misunderstanding about shipping which the seller promptly responded to and explained.
I needed to measure power draw for multiple USB devices and USB-powered SBCs and this does the job admirably.

It was well packaged just right, the OLED screen and USB meter arrived with zero issues.
It has a timer on top that tells you how long the device has been powered and displays current consumption in Ah and Wh and lots more!

The only thing I wish it had was a way to invert the display.. when plugged in to my monitor's left side USB ports the display is upside down.

Redmer | Jan. 19, 2018

Great little product !

For 4-port NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

Used this to connect 2 Arduino's and 1 FTDI converter inside a sim racing steering wheel button plate (own design, 3dprinted) and the NanoHub is... Tiny !! Soldering is not easy and make sure to use a tool with clamps and magnifying glass, at least I could not do it without !

Support from the maker is also perfect !!

Cheers,

Red

Colin | Dec. 24, 2017

Love this little thing! Perfect for my keyboard project.

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

Thanks for making this product, it's such a great, simple tool. I'm using it in a mechanical keyboard case so I can embed my wireless mouse receiver.

Chan | Nov. 5, 2017

Great Product, Small Size can fit to use in my laptop

For NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

First of all, the shipping is faster than my expectation. Great!

After I got the product, that's wonderful and it is really small size. Actually, I looked for the small USB2 hub board some time already for the modification of my laptop. After I installed it into my laptop, the size is not a problem at all to install it, it works without any problem.

Thanks a lot.

Émile | Nov. 3, 2017

Good Product, needs better soldering instruction

For 4-port NanoHub - tiny USB hub for hacking projects

The board is very small, solder points are very near to each others, which can make avoiding shorts tricky.

I used 22AWG wires to wire the ports, had no problems until I had to solder the +5v and GND wires. They are somewhat too close to each others, so they ended up all being soldered together (5v together and GNDtogether, not 5v to GND, that would be stupid), but that doesn't matter, because they are connected together on the pcb anyway.

Connecting the ports does requiere some prior knowledge to which wire goes to which pins on the usb ports, but that's fine since the board costs quite a bit for its size, so they probably expect skilled people to buy them, and not ones who are new to soldering and tiny circuits.

Overall very good product, all 4 ports are working for me, no shorts anywhere and the ability to have your own custom wire lenght is really what makes it a better usb hub than any other on the market.

I'm using it for a tiny emulator box inside a SNES cartridge, using a Pi Zero. I wanted 4 ports for 4 gamepads, and this was simply the only option that could work.
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