{"product_id":"nitehawk-hexa-6-1-usb-adapter","title":"Nitehawk Hexa 6+1 USB Adapter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNitehawk Hexa — 6-Port USB Hub \u0026amp; 24V Power Splitter for Multi-Toolhead 3D Printers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nitehawk Hexa is a purpose-built USB hub and power distribution board designed for multi-toolhead 3D printers — IDEX systems, toolchangers, and any setup running multiple USB-based toolboards simultaneously. It combines six Nitehawk USB adapter ports, a USB 2.0 hub, and a 24V power splitter into a single compact PCB, replacing what would otherwise be a rats nest of individual cables, adapters, and splitters with a single clean solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA single 24V power cable and one upstream USB-C cable handle both power and data for up to six downstream toolboards at once. No additional software, no drivers, no complex configuration — it works exactly like a standard USB hub the moment you plug it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6+1 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e — six downstream ports for toolboards plus one extra USB-A port for any standard USB device (webcam, flash drive, Arduino, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-cable upstream\u003c\/strong\u003e — one 24V power cable (included) and one USB-C cable manage power and data for the entire system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30A current rating\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-current screw terminal and dedicated power\/ground planes on the PCB support up to six heated toolheads simultaneously without thermal or electrical compromise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePer-port protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — each downstream port has its own data line protection and a replaceable fuse; the upstream USB-C input includes standard USB ESD protection circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug and play\u003c\/strong\u003e — no drivers or firmware changes required; recognized as a standard USB hub by any host system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact PCB form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed to fit cleanly inside printer enclosures without adding bulk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLDO Motors \/ Motor Dynamics Lab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownstream Toolboard Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6× Nitehawk USB adapter ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra USB Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1× USB-A (standard devices)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpstream Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C (data) + 24V screw terminal (power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer-Port Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual data line protection + replaceable fuse per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpstream Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB ESD protection circuitry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHub Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — plug and play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIDEX printers, toolchanger systems, multi-toolhead builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nitehawk Hexa is essential for anyone building or upgrading an IDEX or toolchanger 3D printer where multiple USB toolboards need clean, reliable power and data management. Instead of running individual cables and adapters for each toolboard — which creates wiring complexity, introduces failure points, and makes cable management inside an enclosure nearly impossible — the Hexa centralizes everything into a single, protected hub. It's also a smart upgrade for Voron-based toolchanger builds and any multi-material system using USB toolboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull wiring diagrams, pinouts, and setup instructions are available on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.ldomotors.com\/en\/Toolboard\/Nitehawk-Hexa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLDO Docs site\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e→ Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3d-printer-electronics\"\u003e3D Printer Electronics\u003c\/a\u003e or explore our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3d-printer-upgrades\"\u003e3D Printer Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West3D 3D Printing Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52735675400486,"sku":"LDO2899300BLA","price":32.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1986\/2822\/files\/nitehawk-hexa-61-usb-adapter-west3d-3d-printing-supplies-ldo-systems-919536.jpg?v=1773259456","url":"https:\/\/supplies3d.shop\/products\/nitehawk-hexa-6-1-usb-adapter","provider":"SUPPLIES3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}