If you’re trying to connect FireWire devices to newer laptops, you’ll need to change it to USB-C. However, there is no such cable that turns FireWire into USB-C, so you’ll need to follow some steps to make it work. In this article, we’ll show you how to take any FireWire and turn it into USB-C, so you can plug it into your Mac or PC.
There are three types of FireWire – FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and FireWire DV. You may need to use this for DV cameras, old cameras, and some hard drives. The first thing you need is a FireWire cable that has a FireWire 800 on one end. If you’re starting from 400 or DV FireWire, you’ll need a cable that makes it 800.
Once you have the cable, you need a dongle that goes from FireWire 800 to Thunderbolt 2. This is still not the end result, so you’ll need one more piece. You’ll need a Thunderbolt 2 to USB-C adapter. We recommend Apple’s adapter because some third-party dongles may not work.
Connect the FireWire cable to the dongle, and then connect the first dongle to Thunderbolt 2. Finally, connect the Thunderbolt 2 to USB-C adapter to the second dongle. This will be your big dongle that you can plug into your computer.
Plug the FireWire cable into the hard drive, and then plug it into the two dongles. Plug the dongle into your laptop, and the hard drive should pop up on your computer. If it doesn’t get recognized, you might need to use a different computer.
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