#usbc

[adafruit]

Leftovers & layout - WLED board revision A completed!

Sunday night, Babyada went to bed early, so we finished the capture and layout of our WLED board. Thanks to all the suggestions, we were able to implement quite a few!

For power, use USB C PD with switch-select or DC up to 24V; they are diode-OR'd together with PMEG3050

https://www.digikey.com/short/zv22b0pq

into a massive 5A 24V fuse

https://www.digikey.com/short/43qwwtwm

For the 5V regulator, we picked NCP718ASN500T1G

https://www.digikey.com/short/bb9ncc0n

- it's linear, but we don't need a lot of current at 5V. For 3.3V, we went with our trusty TPS54202

https://www.digikey.com/short/c1wnnf94

Upon request, we kept the ICS-43434 I2S microphone

https://www.digikey.com/short/28zwrrhz

and added an IR 38KHz receiver. For external connectivity, there's an ADC/DAC/GPIO #27 breakout on a JST SH 3-pin and I2C on a StemmaQT/Qwiic 4-pin.

We also added a 2x3 breakout header with 3V, GND, and 3 more GPIO so you could connect an external microphone, IR receiver, buttons, or rotary encoder. The terminal blocks have three 5V level-shifted outputs with 100 ohm in-line resistors and power/ground pairs for each. If you need just one more LED strand, the fourth 5V signal is on the 2x3 block.

Rounding out the design are four mounting holes, a reset button, GPIO #0 user button, GPIO LED, and an individual NeoPixel, which could be useful for testing. It's still pretty small, 2" x 1.3". With an ESP32-Mini module, we can pick a PCB or wFL antenna port, and it's an easy swap to make it use an ESP32-Pico, which has 2MB PSRAM.

Whatcha think - anything else we should add or watch out for?

[auraeseer]

The best bullet . . .

[milksincere]

Help me very important

does anyone know what type of charger this is? It seems like a USB C but has the weird line down the middle. It fits into a usb C slot too.

The head looks like this

I need a charger very urgently and this is the only one I could find. Is it safe to use for an iPhone 15+?

[fixmypc24ex]

Why Do Some USB Ports Have Lightning Bolts? Here's What It Means

Over the course of the three decades that the USB connectivity standard has existed, there have been so many variations and revisions of USB that finding the right cable or charger was more confusing than it needed to be. Finding the appropriate cable for fast charging once that became common was tricky enough, to say nothing of the many peripheral-side connectors that we've had to deal with, like Mini USB, Micro USB, USB Type-B, and USB Type-C. (To say nothing of the many different color-coded revisions of the computer/host-side USB Type-A connector.)

Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/1835830/usb-port-lightning-bolt-icon-meaning/

[rockettingg]

Desbloqueie a Conectividade Total com o Turbo Conexão USB-C! 🚀🔌💻

Liberte o potencial máximo do seu dispositivo USB-C com o Turbo Conexão USB-C! ⚡️

Este HUB compacto e poderoso expande instantaneamente a conectividade do seu notebook, tablet ou smartphone, permitindo que você conecte todos os seus acessórios essenciais de forma rápida e eficiente! 💪

✅ 4 Portas USB 3.0 de Alta Velocidade: Transfira arquivos, conecte periféricos e sincronize dados em velocidades incríveis! A tecnologia USB 3.0 garante um desempenho superior para todos os seus dispositivos. 💨

✅ Compatibilidade Universal USB-C: Projetado para funcionar perfeitamente com uma ampla gama de dispositivos USB-C, incluindo os mais recentes modelos de Macbook Pro, Xiaomi, Lenovo e muito mais! Conectividade sem limites! 🔗

✅ Funcionalidade OTG para Seu Smartphone/Tablet: Expanda as capacidades do seu dispositivo móvel! Conecte teclados, mouses, pendrives e outros acessórios OTG para uma experiência mais produtiva e versátil. 📱➡️💻

✅ Design Compacto e Portátil: Leve a conectividade extra para onde você for! O design elegante e compacto cabe facilmente na sua bolsa ou mochila, sendo o companheiro perfeito para o trabalho, estudo ou lazer. 🎒

✅ Plug & Play Simples e Rápido: Não precisa de drivers ou instalações complicadas! Basta conectar o Turbo Conexão USB-C e começar a usar suas portas extras instantaneamente. Praticidade total! 👍

Não deixe a falta de portas te limitar! Turbine sua conectividade com o Turbo Conexão USB-C! 🔥

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Marque aquele amigo(a) que sempre precisa de mais portas USB! 😉

[spotsandsilliness]

then from that to usbc- like where the hell am I supposed to get corded earbuds that have a usbc?? I have one adapter but i got it at some random airport shop like a year ago and it's dying on me 😭

[amtechhive]

Beats show Android in AD for USB-C cables [Video]

Earlier this week, Apple’s Beats brand announced a USB-C cable that it is advertising as “universally compatible” and, in a rare event, sees Android phone in the apple-manufactured advertisement. Beats starts with USB-C cables $ 18.99 from USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A, and USB-C with Lightning Cables, which offers “soft vach” build, fast charging support and some good colors with a signature…

[adafruit]

USB C plug breakout prototype testing

We finally got our USB C plug breakout prototypes put together and now its time to test! of course we love to use our own breakouts when verifying functionality so here we're using our switchable USB adapter to check functionality: power, ground, D+ and D-. if a device enumerates we know its good! we tested the CC line by plugging it into an apple wall adapter: they're picky about having a 5.1K resistor on the CC pin. that worked too - so now we're good to book final PCBs.

[foyun]

🎶From USB-C to Dual RCA: Audio Transmission "New Artifact"​

Attention, music enthusiasts and audio-visual creators🥰! Today I will share with you a treasure audio cable - USB C to Dual RCA Stereo Audio Cable. ​ 🎧This cable is equipped with a gold-plated plug. Compared with ordinary plugs, the gold-plated plug can effectively reduce signal interference, bring clearer and more stable audio transmission, and easily restore every detail of the music. Whether it is crisp highs, full mids, or deep bass, they can all be perfectly presented. ​ As a professional audio cable, it is designed to meet the connection needs of various audio devices. One end is a universal USB-C interface, and the other end is a dual RCA interface, which means it can easily connect to computers, mobile phones, tablets and other devices, and connect to amplifiers, speakers, home theaters and other devices. Whether it is creating an immersive viewing experience in a home theater or doing professional audio production in a music studio, it can easily do it.​ If you are worried about the audio connection between devices, or you want to improve the quality of audio transmission, this USB C to dual RCA stereo audio cable is definitely your best choice🛒! ​

[polliantics]

Why Did the EU (and UK) Mandate USB-C?

The European Union introduced this law primarily for three reasons:

Reducing Electronic Waste (E-Waste) – By standardizing chargers, consumers wouldn’t need to buy a new charger for every device. This prevents millions of old chargers from ending up in landfills.

Consumer Convenience – A single charging standard means people don’t have to carry multiple cables and adapters for different devices.

Market Competition – Apple’s proprietary Lightning cable gave them control over accessories and forced consumers into their ecosystem. The law aims to break this kind of monopolistic control and allow more competition in the accessory market.

Positives of the Switch to USB-C

Universal Compatibility – iPhones now use the same cable as most Android phones, iPads, laptops, and other devices.

Faster Data Transfer and Charging – USB-C generally allows for higher power delivery and faster data speeds compared to Lightning.

Less E-Waste – Since USB-C is already widespread, fewer cables will be discarded.

More Accessory Choices – Third-party manufacturers no longer have to rely on Apple’s expensive MFi (Made for iPhone) licensing to make compatible cables.

Negatives of the Switch to USB-C

Short-Term Consumer Cost – People with existing Lightning accessories (chargers, docks, headphones) now have to replace them or buy adapters.

Potential for Confusion – Not all USB-C cables are equal. Some support fast charging and data transfer, while others do not, leading to possible frustration.

Loss of Apple’s Ecosystem Control – While good for consumers, this could mean fewer Apple-certified accessories with guaranteed quality.

Resistance to Government Regulation – Some tech companies, including Apple, argue that governments forcing a standard could slow innovation.

Apple’s Response

Apple was resistant to this change but ultimately complied, starting with the iPhone 15 lineup in 2023. They argued that forcing a universal standard could stifle innovation, but in reality, USB-C is already widely adopted.

[justisntit]

How To Add USB-C Port On Any Old Computer / Laptop

[styl-out]

USB C to USB C Adapter with 100W Fast Charging & Digital Display

[eshiroma]

MacBook Air (M1, 2020) 充電できない USB-Cコネクタ交換修理

「だましだまし使っていましたが、ついに充電ができなくなりました。」とお持ち込みです。 Continue reading MacBook Air (M1, 2020) 充電できない USB-Cコネクタ交換修理

[fixmypc24ex]

Should You Use HDMI, DisplayPort, or USB-C for a 4K Monitor?

HDMI 2.1 is a solid all-rounder with support for 4K at 120Hz, or 8K at 60Hz. HDMI 2.0b is a solid choice for 4K 60Hz, too, and is available on most cheaper monitors.

DisplayPort 2.1 offers up to 80Gbps throughput and daisy-chaining support but is limited to PC and monitors (no TVs), plus most GPUs and monitors in the wild will still be using the slower DisplayPort 1.4 standard (comparable to HDMI 2.0, but worse than HDMI 2.1).

USB-C is convenient for laptops that support DisplayPort Alt Mode and offer power delivery, while Thunderbolt is great for daisy-chaining and Mac users at a premium price point.

[conatic]

Le chargeur universel devient obligatoire au Luxembourg

https://www.lessentiel.lu/fr/story/high-tech-le-chargeur-universel-devient-obligatoire-au-luxembourg-103247651

Source: lessentiel.lu

[amtechhive]

Amazon exempted USB-C AirPods Max from $ 479.99 ($ ​​69 closed)

Amazon is the maximum of USB-C airpods on sales for today $ 479.99 In every color, below $ 549.00. It defeats the price we track by approximately $ 20 last week, and it is a overall second best price on the headphone. Note: Macrums is an affiliated partner with Amazon. When you click on a link and shop, we can receive a small payment, which helps us to keep the site running. The colors available…