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Click here for USB power specs

The Wiki I posted is MUCH more comprehensive and being a Wiki less likely to be wrong or have ulterior motives.

 

 

Agreed. Wiki is a great resource. And after trying to sort this all out I realized the projects can/will be using a cell phone type wall wart for the most part as this is just mainly for recharging lithium batteries with the famous TP4056 module. I bought the better version with the over charge and under charge circuits added.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2yMs-JAyQM

 

]]> Electronic Components & Theory Voltage https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42715 RE: Didn't know where to put this, question on Type C fast charge cable https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42714 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 15:25:36 +0000 Click here for USB power specs

The Wiki I posted is MUCH more comprehensive and being a Wiki less likely to be wrong or have ulterior motives.

 

]]> Electronic Components & Theory Ron https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42714 RE: Didn't know where to put this, question on Type C fast charge cable https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42712 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 15:18:58 +0000 Click here for USB power specs

]]> Electronic Components & Theory Voltage https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42712 RE: Didn't know where to put this, question on Type C fast charge cable https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42711 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 15:05:33 +0000 @voltage There is probably dozens if not hundreds of those USB power meters. I have about 6 or so. Yes, that is part of the PD (Power Delivery) technology. It requires a 2 way communication so if you are going through a USB-A connector, there will be NO communication (different from the 2 data lines) and the current supplied will be at USB-A levels. If on the other hand I connect my Mac I get something like 70 watts of power.

That is what I was hoping. I am not worried about the amount as that is all I need at the moment for the small projects in mind. I don't need any communication, just 5V and 500mA or more if I plug into a USB  3.0 port.

 

]]> Electronic Components & Theory Voltage https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42711 RE: Didn't know where to put this, question on Type C fast charge cable https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42710 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 15:01:52 +0000

@zander

@voltage I don't have time to watch his video, but I would be wary as he seems to be promising something that could damage your equipment. THINK!

Remember, if your ultra fancy and powerful Type C PD cable is connected to an old USB-A then the water only flows at the speed and volume of the type A. Sort of a waste of money. Also, current is drawn not pushed. You can connect a mains 100Amp cable to your old USB-A device and it will still only draw between 1 and 2.4 A.

I don't know about damaging equipment but I watched the video and it seems like he knew what he was doing. I am not interested in what he was doing though. I was just pointing out the IC in the fast charging cable. As far as a waste of money, my idea came to save me money. I bought 100 3' USB Type A - USB Type C charging cables for less than $70. If you look up the prices on regular (not fast charging type)Type A to C cables they start at about $4.00 each and go up from there.

]]> Electronic Components & Theory Voltage https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42710 RE: Didn't know where to put this, question on Type C fast charge cable https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42709 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 14:57:45 +0000 Electronic Components & Theory Voltage https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42709 RE: Didn't know where to put this, question on Type C fast charge cable https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42705 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:09:47 +0000 @voltage Here is everything you need to know about USB

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_hardware

Even less power than what I was thinking.

]]> Electronic Components & Theory Ron https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42705 RE: Didn't know where to put this, question on Type C fast charge cable https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42704 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:02:55 +0000 @voltage I don't have time to watch his video, but I would be wary as he seems to be promising something that could damage your equipment. THINK!

Remember, if your ultra fancy and powerful Type C PD cable is connected to an old USB-A then the water only flows at the speed and volume of the type A. Sort of a waste of money. Also, current is drawn not pushed. You can connect a mains 100Amp cable to your old USB-A device and it will still only draw between 1 and 2.4 A.

]]> Electronic Components & Theory Ron https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42704 RE: Didn't know where to put this, question on Type C fast charge cable https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42703 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 12:58:58 +0000 Electronic Components & Theory Ron https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42703 RE: Didn't know where to put this, question on Type C fast charge cable https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/electronic-components/didnt-know-where-to-put-this-question-on-type-c-fast-charge-cable/#post-42702 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 12:54:15 +0000 @zander Thanks for the info. I do not have one of those USB power meters but I have been wanting to get one as Sorin uses one all of the time. You may know of him but if not, here is a link to his channel.

https://www.youtube.com/c/Electronicsrepairschool/videos

I ill buy one right now as when I went to the link Sorin posted, they were always out of stock. Thanks for the link.

As far as the charge wires implemented I was worried a little as there is a small chip in the fast charge cables as seem here at around the 3:00 minute mark:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZOe7aaiqqE

 

Added: I ordered this one for a better price in US:

https://tinyurl.com/46rrh4e5

 

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