This tool for finding bad USB-C cables - eviltoast
USB-C Cable Tester Is Compact And Affordable
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We’ve all been bitten before by USB cables which were flaky, built for only charging, or just plain broken. With the increased conductor count and complexity of USB Type C, there are many mor…
  • BearOfaTime@lemm.eeEnglish
    11·
    10 months ago

    That’s awesome.

    Have you ever seen it with a real case, not just the acrylic “cover”? I’d like to be able to hand it to someone and not worry about the guts. Yea, I could print something, but frankly I can’t be arsed, lol.

    • Romkslrqusz@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      Mine didn’t come with a case, it’s a very simple circuit so not much concern of ESD causing a problem.

      It basically just runs power through every pin on the cable to illuminate corresponding LEDs.

      • BearOfaTime@lemm.eeEnglish
        11·
        10 months ago

        Oh, for sure. Just non-tech friends give me the squint eye when I hand em things like this (I’m known for using duct tape and goop on stuff, haha).