Converting devices to USB Type-C

DIY Perks · 8M views · 2020-05-08 · 16:25

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Overview

DIY Perks shows how to modify devices that use older USB connectors so they charge and connect over USB Type-C. He solders in a USB-C connector board and works through cases such as dongle-dependent gadgets and a mouse receiver.

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Commenters cite it as a well-made, practical example of USB-C conversion when they discuss hacking USB-C into devices.

Recommended by 1 HN people across 1 months · HN mentions 2020–2024

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Embedded systems & DIY electronics Repair, teardowns & right to repair 3D printing, CNC & maker projects

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aspenmayer · 2024-06 · Recommendation
I appreciate your example of a USB NIC, as I am familiar with both USB A and USB C versions of those. I was specifically envisioning devices with female ports, but out of convenience and convention, most peripherals have a built-in/permanment male-terminated cord. Can you think of any examples with a female port? One of my favorite YouTube creators, DIY Perks, made a video about converting USB connectors to USB C which is very well done, as is their usual standard of quality. [VIDEO]
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ryzvonusef · 2024-07 · Reference
DIY Perks had a similar problem (USB-A mouse dongle; laptop with only USB-C) he decided to fiddle with the dongle and change it's port instead: [VIDEO]
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tentacleuno · 2022-05 · Reference
> Mice, keyboards and printers have been wireless for ages. Doesn't necessarily mean they use USB-C though. Logitech's Unifying receivers are still (sadly) reliant upon USB-A, although someone modified one of them to use USB-C instead[0] :-) [0]: [VIDEO]
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