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As the world of electronic gadgetry made the switch from micro USB to USB-C as the charging port of choice, many of us kept both of the required cables handy. …read more Continue reading Designing a USB-C Upgrade PCB for the MX Ergo Mouse
This six-piece key ring cable not only lets you fast-charge all manner of USB devices, it also provides speedy data transfer of up to 480Mbps. Continue reading Get a 5-Foot Fast Charging Universal Cable for Just $21.99
This six-piece key ring cable not only lets you fast-charge all manner of USB devices, it also provides speedy data transfer of up to 480Mbps. Continue reading Get a 5-Foot Fast Charging Universal Cable for Just $21.99
Although old-school machinists typically prefer the mechanical vernier scale on their trusty calipers, many users nowadays buy calipers with a digital readout. These models often come with additional features like …read more Continue reading Custom Interface Adds USB and Wi-Fi to Digital Calipers
Micro USB was once the connector of choice for applications where USB-A was too big, but now USB-C has come to dominate all. It’s becoming standard across the board for …read more Continue reading PlayStation 4 Controller Gets a USB-C Upgrade
Quite a few hackers nowadays share their tips and tricks on Twitter – it’s easy to do so, and provided either an existing audience or a bit of effort to …read more Continue reading Desoldering Without Hot Air: Piece Of Wire Edition
Once again, [Rulof]’s putting his considerable hacking abilities to good use, his good use that is. By modding a few simple parts he’s put together something that he can carry around on his keychain that’ll allow him to steal power from his friend’s phones to charge his own phone.
He starts by cutting away the motor from an iPhone fan to isolate the Micro USB connector. He then removes the charging circuit board from a cheap Chinese USB power bank, and solders wires from the Micro USB connector to one side of the board. Lastly, he cuts away the Lightning …read more
