Testing Micro USB to Type-C OTG adapters for thermal modules - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 19, 2018, 10:25:45 am
content: So I bought a new phone with usb Type-C connector and wanted to use it with i3System Thermal Expert Q1 module.Xiaomi adapter that I had at home did not work so a bought a few others to see if any of them will work.TL; DR; Some do.So far this are the adapters that I have received. Some are still on their way:

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 19, 2018, 10:27:46 am
content: Anker:https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Adapter-Transfer-Resistor-MacBook/dp/B01AHKYIRSDOES NOT WORK

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 19, 2018, 10:29:01 am
content: Goobay:https://www.ebay.com/itm/Usb-C-Adaptateur-Usb-C-Fiche-USB-2-0-Micro-Buchse-Type-B/153105904693(looks the same:https://www.ebay.com/itm/1x-USB-Converter-Micro-USB-to-Type-C-Adapter-Connector-Keychain-Keyfob-Key-Ring/122863872598)BOTH MODELS WORK

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 19, 2018, 10:29:37 am
content: Hama:https://www.hama.com/00135723/hama-usb-c-adapter-usb-20-usb-c-plug-micro-usb-b-socket-480-mbit-sDOES NOT WORK

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 19, 2018, 10:30:24 am
content: Havana (noname):WORKS

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 19, 2018, 10:31:25 am
content: Sinnect:WORKS

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 19, 2018, 10:32:02 am
content: UGreen:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ugreen-Micro-USB-Adapter-USB-C3-1-Cable-Adapter-for-Xiaomi6-Nexus6P-OTG-Type-C-Converter/32857394799.htmlWORKS

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 19, 2018, 10:33:21 am
content: Goobay metal version is my favourite since it fits in original cese:

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 19, 2018, 10:38:02 am
content: Xiaomi:https://www.banggood.com/Original-Xiaomi-USB-Type-C-Male-to-Micro-USB-Female-Adapter-for-Xiaomi-6-Samsung-S8-p-999630.html?cur_warehouse=CNDOES NOT WORK

author: LapTop006
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 19, 2018, 11:29:53 am
content: Quote from: frenky on November 19, 2018, 10:25:45 amAs annoying as it may be, it's worth trying these adapters in both directions, some may only have USB2 pins on one side pinned.

author: Ultrapurple
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2018, 12:02:32 pm
content: Very interesting research - thank you.I guess I must just have got lucky. I bought a random USB-C adapter from eBay (USB Type C 3.1 Male to Micro USB 2.0 5 Pin Female Data Adapter Converter Sync(eBay 322858609571).I tried it this weekend with a Therm-App camera and it worked fine.Prior to this I'd only used it as a charger adapter, which is hardly the most demanding of roles.

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 19, 2018, 12:12:44 pm
content: Quote from: LapTop006 on November 19, 2018, 11:29:53 amGood point.I did it on some bit not all. I'll redo test on all to see if it makes any change.

author: tsman
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2018, 12:26:33 pm
content: I bought thisCHOETECH adapterand it works with my FLIR One G2.

author: Ultrapurple
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2018, 02:35:36 pm
content: I forgot to mention that I tested the adapter with a 'Maze' brand phone that I got via Amazon. It's a nondescript mongrel of a phone and, super-irritatingly, I managed to lose the SIM tray slide within hours of receiving the darn thing, so it is absolutely no use as a phone. I've been using it via Wi-Fi as a monitor for my home CCTV system but will probably end up dedicating it to thermal camera use.Unfortunately it doesn't have wireless charging, or I could run it continuously. I am a great fan of wireless charging, if only because it means I won't wear out the USB socket. I have finally persuaded my partner of the benefits of wireless charging after she destroyedyet anotherphone by being too hard on the connector. The Maze phone was actually bought as a spare so that when, inevitably, the last one got broken I'd have something to swap her onto. I ended up having to getyet another new phonefor her, due this time tomyineptitude with the SIM tray, so I made sure it was a wireless job. Six months on, it's still working

author: cigmas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2019, 02:08:44 am
content: Thanks for this post! I'm looking for a Micro USB to USB Type-C adapter, currently just for charging purposes. I wonder what determines whether an adapter works, and if there are quality concerns?Some mention a pull-up resistor. What is the importance or necessity of this? I thought an adapter is just making a "dumb" electrical connection between different physical connectors.Also, there is a fairly big range of prices, from well under a dollar to several dollars per unit. Is there a valid reason for this?