I had a quick look through the forum archives and there seems to be no direct answers to my problem.
I have several usb "interfaces" that are directly plugged into a USB 2.0 port on my laptop and the associated software(s) will only run when the cables are connected. Examples are VCDS (Vagcom) for Volkswagon diagnostics, Picoscope automotive oscilloscope etc.
The issue is that these cables are basically a pain in the ass. The Picoscope is particularly fussy as it is also powered from the USB and despite using the most expensive cables available dropout still occurs. Also no two USB plugs seem to be the same fit and length is always an issue. Every laptop I have ever owned had to be eventually replaced because the USB sockets just wore out from using different plugs and being pulled and dragged.
What I would like to make or buy is a battery powered "Black box" that I can plug my USB cable into and connect between the "Black box" and a Windows 10 laptop over either over wireless or bluetooth. It is important that Windows detects a physical connection so that the device to be connected to USB. Is there such things as virtual USB ports for windows?
I understand that such a setup is possible on Android but unfortunately all my software is Windows only.
I have seen several half baked efforts on youtube etc , but no one demonstrates a fully functioning product.
Any help very gratefully received.
I have several usb "interfaces" that are directly plugged into a USB 2.0 port on my laptop and the associated software(s) will only run when the cables are connected. Examples are VCDS (Vagcom) for Volkswagon diagnostics, Picoscope automotive oscilloscope etc.
The issue is that these cables are basically a pain in the ass. The Picoscope is particularly fussy as it is also powered from the USB and despite using the most expensive cables available dropout still occurs. Also no two USB plugs seem to be the same fit and length is always an issue. Every laptop I have ever owned had to be eventually replaced because the USB sockets just wore out from using different plugs and being pulled and dragged.
What I would like to make or buy is a battery powered "Black box" that I can plug my USB cable into and connect between the "Black box" and a Windows 10 laptop over either over wireless or bluetooth. It is important that Windows detects a physical connection so that the device to be connected to USB. Is there such things as virtual USB ports for windows?
I understand that such a setup is possible on Android but unfortunately all my software is Windows only.
I have seen several half baked efforts on youtube etc , but no one demonstrates a fully functioning product.
Any help very gratefully received.