USB-C: Introduction For Hackers

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#1 Post by **RealBlackStuff** » Sun Dec 11, 2022 2:00 am

I've been a faithful follower of Hackaday for a long time.
Recently I found this article about USB-C which might interest you, especially the t(h)inkerers!
All About USB-C: Introduction For Hackers
Enjoy!

And some more USB-C info:
All About USB-C: Cable Types.
All About USB-C: Connector Mechanics
All About USB-C: Illegal Adapters
All About USB-C: Resistors And Emarkers
All About USB-C: Power Delivery
All About USB-C: High-Speed Interfaces incl. Thunderbolt
All About USB-C: Framework Laptop
All About USB-C: Pinecil Soldering Iron
All About USB-C: Manufacturer Sins
All About USB-C: Talking Low-Level PD
All About USB-C: Replying Low-Level PD
All About USB-C: Example Circuits
USB-C For Hackers: Build Your Own PSU
USB-C For Hackers: Program Your Own PSU

#2 Post by **dr_st** » Sun Dec 11, 2022 1:15 pm

Very nice read, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to her upcoming installments about USB-C.

unixed · #3 Post by **unixed** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 1:38 pm

Is there an existing solution to combine a power source (such as USB3) and DP video input to produce USB-C alt mode DP and PD output and which would serve as input to monitors which require that through a USB-C port?
Searching produces adapters which go the other way only -- from a USB-C alt mode DP and PD socket separate out power pass through and DP video.

#4 Post by **dr_st** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:56 am

RealBlackStuff wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 4:59 am
And some more USB-C info:
All About USB-C: Illegal Adapters

Funnily, I got one of these USB-A to USB-C port adapters mentioned there. It didn't occur to me until I read that piece that it can be used to easily make an out-of-spec and dangerous USB-A to USB-A cable. Guess I should be careful about where I leave that adapter.