Neat part here above is that you can go through the steps without flipping, meaning it’s a bit faster.
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sirimeow@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Doesn’t matter, still have to flip it three times before it goes in
nullify3112@lemmy.world 2 months ago
dan1101@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Yeah if anything this will improve the odds a little bit
obviouspornalt@fedinsfw.app 2 months ago
I’m pretty sure that’s part of the usb-a spec.
GreenCrunch@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 months ago
A friend and I thought of, but never implemented, a device that replicates this behavior for USB type C (for backwards compatibility). Since the pins on the plug aren’t actually symmetrical (B6 and B7 are blank) a custom socket should be able to detect orientation and require three flips before communicating with the device.
Oaksey@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Similar but less evil, I have seen a USB A connector with a really slim middle bit that goes either way.
guy_threepwood@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I used one of these, they’re terrible. Middle bit is so flexible it makes poor connection and breaks easily
AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Usb C already requires two flips, so it’s just a matter of adding one