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Post #3170980

2026-06-07 16:41 UTC

Ha. You can now buy USB C-to-C dongles that add the 5.1K resistors on the CC lines that the manufacturers of whatever cheap noncompliant legacy device were too ignorant/lazy/stupid/greedy to include. Amazing.

Replies (21)

  • wow this blew the f up ummm here's my soundcloud https://social.treehouse.systems/@angelastella/116584572554305300 https://mastodon.la/@beckermatic/116705957916209536

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  • @nuthatch@infosec.exchange 2026-06-07 16:46

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems “fixed it for you”

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  • @jripley@mastodon.social 2026-06-07 16:47

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems Missed opportunity to market this as USB-Cone Of Shame.

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  • @matildalove@wetdry.world 2026-06-07 17:09

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems spare a brief explanation for someone unfamiliar with USB specs?

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  • @agowa338@chaos.social 2026-06-07 17:11

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems Oh, for so cheap devices like the Nintendo Switch you mean?

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  • @lucanalin@mastodon.world 2026-06-07 17:14

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems does it means that using this adapter I can charge USB-C devices that currently works only via their stupid USB A to C cables?

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  • @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems what’re the keywords for this

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  • @kuchenmampfer@chaos.social 2026-06-07 17:28

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems very nice. Where can one get them? Also, I have already solved this for myself by combining an USB-C--Micro-USB-Cable with a Micro-USB--USB-C-Adapter. Both available at Reichelt in case anyone in Germany has the same problem and your solution is not available here. Still horrible though :/

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  • @isagalaev@mastodon.social 2026-06-07 17:40

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems for people without context, what does it do, practically speaking?

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  • @eri@mk.moth.zone 2026-06-07 17:47

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems relevant meme

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  • @OutOfSpace@berlin.social 2026-06-07 18:23

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems Next level is that they sell USB cables and power sources only as parts for self assembly 🤣

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  • @floe@hci.social 2026-06-07 18:46

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems Teaching chargers to talk was a mistake. 😑

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  • @daemonspudguy@app.wafrn.net 2026-06-07 19:04

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems What a normal and definitely well thought out ecosystem of products to exist I sure am happy that it's been trying to eat every other port.

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  • @bit@ohai.social 2026-06-07 19:37

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems Can't wait for the USB adapter for my EV.

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  • @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems They don't have to be cheap devices to be non-compliant... the Audio Technica Sound Burger doesn't charge from compliant chargers. These adapters are nice.

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  • @rosaaeterna@transfem.social 2026-06-07 21:25

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems Ah yes, the USB-C(ock) extender / dong(le) sleeve, for enhancing your delivery into the port ​:neobot_blush:​

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  • @banshee@woof.tech 2026-06-07 21:29

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems Now make one that tricks my charger into zapping my kindle with 20V @ 12A.

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  • @nrab@hachyderm.io 2026-06-07 21:58

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems the worst thing is I actually kind of need a couple of those. Even today there are brand new devices being manufactured which are “USB-C” yet only charge with the single dumbest charger I have. That includes brand new battery-powered Reolink cameras!!

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  • @oldherl@comfy.social 2026-06-07 22:57

    @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems You know what's even more amazing? Those same things sell at 5CNY in China on Taobao with domestic shipping included. Export them to US and you got a 5x margin. Wow. (1USD=6.7CNY)

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  • @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems but such adopter doesn't work for a C-to-Micro-B cable.

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  • @valpackett@social.treehouse.systems haigibis loves making weird adapters

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