Reversible USB connector - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: SteveSi
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2019, 02:05:38 pm
content: https://rmprepusb.blogspot.com/2019/07/warning-dont-buy-this-bad-usb-cable.htmlHere is a useful USB cable that you can buy on Amazon to short out your USB ports!

author: MrMobodies
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2019, 08:55:20 pm
content: It looks a bit wonky to me and could add more tension on the socket and can get in the way of other connectors.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2019, 09:52:22 pm
content: They also make ones with metal covers, they are just a bad idea in general, seen quite a few fail as the PCB internally is flimsy.https://www.parts-express.com/qvs-premium-reversible-usb-to-reversible-micro-usb-sync-fast-charger-cable-3-ft-black--130-608

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 31, 2019, 10:06:19 pm
content: I guess it employs USB tunneling.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 01, 2020, 01:38:36 am
content: I saw a double sided Micro USB connector the other day. Just like an Apple lightning connector in that it can be inserted without needing to worry about which way around it is. Nice idea but I am not sure about its potential to cause damage to the socket if flexed. These leads were in our local Poundland (UK) store.Fraser

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2020, 11:25:45 am
content: Are you sure that isn't a USB C connector? I got some hardware over Christmas that uses USB C and the plug looks just like that

author: Kilrah
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 04, 2020, 11:27:12 am
content: Nope it's definitely not. USB-C is bigger, oval and has 24 pins...

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2020, 02:06:22 pm
content: Well look into:https://www.delock.de/the have a TON of "wrong" Type of Plugs and Cable.Some of then make sense for example I have a Y Adapter for the "old" USB Plug to Charge the Tablet while a Keyboard is connected. The same for an Male - Male or Female - Female USB Plug.For example the Keystone use Female - Female so I need a Male - Male Cable to connect them to the Host.

author: Nominal Animal
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2020, 03:35:12 pm
content: The USB version of the BOFH trade show test cable:No, I don't have one; I only suspect one of my wall warts and el-cheapo cables turn into one.

author: ebastler
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2020, 03:51:02 pm
content: Quote from: Nominal Animal on January 09, 2020, 03:35:12 pmHey, the upper of those USB plugs actuallyisreversible!

author: Musclor
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2020, 09:16:00 am
content: OK I'll bite - but while 99.99% of these threads make sense to me immediately with my limited EE knowledge, this one escapes me a bit... why is it a way to 'short' your USBs? Sorry if this is a dumb question.

author: janoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2020, 09:54:06 am
content: Quote from: Musclor on January 19, 2020, 09:16:00 amRead the article - it is well explained there along with the pictures.