Comment on I found an interesting USB-C alternative to barrel jack wall warts. Thought I'd share...
cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 5 days ago
It would be much more useful with USB PPS support for adjustable voltage and barrel plugs that can be swapped.
Yea, I do have a box of wall warts if different voltages, max current, and a box of coax adapters. Not hard for me to grab what I need and modify as required.
I also have a box of USB C chargers, many of them PD. This cable is a neat concept, but like you said it needs coax adapters, and adjustability on the cable for voltage.
FYI they sell one that can be reprogrammed. It’s still USB PD, but that covers most use cases.
They also sell a kit of compatable barrel jack plug adapters of many shapes and sizes.
Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 5 days ago
My dad has had a wall wart that does this since the 80s. Goes from 1.5 to 9 volts and even lets you adjust barrel polarity.
I broke so many electronics with that thing…
cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 5 days ago
Yes, you definitely have to be careful with them. They do come in handy when I can’t find the correct power supply or even one that will work despite having a 50 pound bin full of them.