Here is why USB Type-C is AWESOME and how you can use Power Delivery for your electronics!
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That got me thinking. could you practically live using just USB-C and USB-A power? I have a pretty decent projector and bluetooth speakers that both charge off USB-C so that's entertainment covered. Can't power a games console but you can power a Raspberry Pi running emulation station. You can get decent USB-C powered fans. Lights, no problem. Cooking. switch to gas bottles. Desktop PC no, so would have to switch to a USB-C laptop. External monitor. you can get USB-C powered monitors but granted they're nowhere near as good as a standard one. I have to say, it seems we're pretty close to this being practical. The main drawbacks are ovens and other appliances in a kitchen mainly fridge and kettles (you can get gas powered fridges and can boil water on a stove, as well as third party supplied products such as broadband modems. For the rest I think there are viable alternatives.
Then charge the lot via USB-C using solar panels.
Date: 2020-09-05
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elementiro
USB C would be good if it was bigger. Such small plugs may be good for miniaturised gadgets like smartphones, tabphones or smartwatches but for regular uses something a bit bigger would be more practical. It would be easier to handle and more durable. Plus there's an issue of compatibility. USB was made to be, well universal, and provide single standard. As long as USB-A was main type of connector it was achieved, but with 4. 0 since they removed this basic connector it's getting messy.
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USB C would be good if it was bigger. Such small plugs may be good for miniaturised gadgets like smartphones, tabphones or smartwatches but for regular uses something a bit bigger would be more practical. It would be easier to handle and more durable. Plus there's an issue of compatibility. USB was made to be, well universal, and provide single standard. As long as USB-A was main type of connector it was achieved, but with 4. 0 since they removed this basic connector it's getting messy.
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Hans
but isn't it true that if your device has USB-C 3. 1 Gen 1 ports those ports cannot deliver power nor video which really sucks? so to be safe you should make sure one or more of the USB-C ports on the device you are considering buying are Thunderbolt 3? (please give my comment a thumbs up if you reply so that I am notified thanks)
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but isn't it true that if your device has USB-C 3. 1 Gen 1 ports those ports cannot deliver power nor video which really sucks? so to be safe you should make sure one or more of the USB-C ports on the device you are considering buying are Thunderbolt 3? (please give my comment a thumbs up if you reply so that I am notified thanks)
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Robert
If USB-C is so smart, is there an adapter to provide PD while using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto? It have to be some kind of USB hub passing data from phone to the radio, and PD for the phone. Could You advice something? Or maybe this could be Your next project. Its great to watch Your videos and learn.
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If USB-C is so smart, is there an adapter to provide PD while using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto? It have to be some kind of USB hub passing data from phone to the radio, and PD for the phone. Could You advice something? Or maybe this could be Your next project. Its great to watch Your videos and learn.
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Bisher1967
I watched your video with grate interest, many thanks. however if i want to charge a usb c pd power bank from a non usb c source like a solar panel (19v output), can i do this? that small device you showed, can that or something similar do that?
thanks again
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I watched your video with grate interest, many thanks. however if i want to charge a usb c pd power bank from a non usb c source like a solar panel (19v output), can i do this? that small device you showed, can that or something similar do that?
thanks again
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Angela
My biggest problem with USB-C is that you have to do a deep dive into the specs to make sure it's not just a charging cable, but will also sync. This should not be the way it's done. Of course, you had that problem with The Micro-USB as well.
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My biggest problem with USB-C is that you have to do a deep dive into the specs to make sure it's not just a charging cable, but will also sync. This should not be the way it's done. Of course, you had that problem with The Micro-USB as well.
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Matteo
I bought that USB tester and I have to thank you for having found such an useful tool! It is possible that it only shows if QC is recognised and stays Unknown during PD? Does yours only say if QC is detected, too?
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I bought that USB tester and I have to thank you for having found such an useful tool! It is possible that it only shows if QC is recognised and stays Unknown during PD? Does yours only say if QC is detected, too?
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Viktor
Thank you Scott, I really liked your intro and description of USB-C PD functionality. Would it be very difficult to create a host USB-C PD. I mean device that provides PD functionality?
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Thank you Scott, I really liked your intro and description of USB-C PD functionality. Would it be very difficult to create a host USB-C PD. I mean device that provides PD functionality?
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JJ
I've got a two-month old huawei that came with it's original charger and USB c cable. I bought 2m long authors cables for work and my bed. Will this ruin the phones battery?
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I've got a two-month old huawei that came with it's original charger and USB c cable. I bought 2m long authors cables for work and my bed. Will this ruin the phones battery?
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Based
damn this is sick, I'm gonna 3D print a new battery case for my 20k battery, and mod one of those little boards in for usb c. Thanks for the great inspiration!
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damn this is sick, I'm gonna 3D print a new battery case for my 20k battery, and mod one of those little boards in for usb c. Thanks for the great inspiration!
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