Tips for Heavily Oxidized Aluminum. First of all, determine the extent of oxidation on the aluminum surface. If it is determined that the surface is in relatively good shape, i.e. light oxidation, then skip this step and move on to polishing with Flitz.
Q1: How long of a cable can I use to connect my device? A1: In practice, the USB specification limits the length of a cable between full speed devices to 5 meters (a little under 16 feet 5 inches). For a low speed device the limit is 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches).
StarTech.com USB Type-C to USB-A Cable. This cable is a meter long and supports USB 2.0, with 2.4 amps of charging power and up to 480 MB/s data transfer speeds. It is a basic cable and costs a little more than it should, but at least it has a good length and is safe.