USB A – USB C Force Plate Cable

When using sophisticated equipment like GASP Force Plates, the cable linking your Force Plates to your computer plays a more critical role than one might think.

Secure Physical Connection

1. With force-plate systems, you often have an environment where sensors or plates may be stepped on, cables may be run across floors, or movement may be involved. The right-angle connector reduces the risk of the plug being bent, snagged or disconnected inadvertently. A bent or loose USB connection can introduce data loss, noise or dropouts — so the L-shaped design gives better mechanical stability.

2. Durable Construction for High Use / High Throughput
   In a lab or training centre, you’re likely connecting/disconnecting, repositioning equipment, or moving plates or cables frequently. The braided nylon sleeve and reinforced joints mean this cable is built for repeated use, reducing the chance of internal breakage, intermittent signals or unexpected failure. A reliable cable means less risk of measurement errors or downtime.

3. Good Data & Power Bandwidth
   Solid data transmission helps ensure that the Force Plates have the headroom needed. This reduces the chance of cable-induced bottlenecks in communication, which could degrade the performance of your system.

4. Reduced Risk of Movement-Induced Errors
   Force plate setups often involve foot traffic, shifting plates, or repositioning. The cable’s robust design — less prone to bending fatigue and wear — means less chance of connectors loosening or signal noise creeping in due to mechanical stress. That helps you maintain the integrity of your ground reaction force/time-series signals, centre-of-pressure trajectories, etc.

5. Professional Appearance & Practical Length
   Using high-quality, clean-looking cabling contributes to the professional standard of your testing environment. The 1 m length is practical: long enough to reach between plates, hubs and computers, but short enough to avoid excessive cable slack that can create trip hazards or pick up interference.