cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/22828099

USB was supposed to rule them all but it’s now a mess of standards sharing the same connector. Different speeds, voltage, charging protocols, alt modes, even the number of pins used is variable… For those asking, the thing is available on Kickstarter

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    2 months ago

    Yeah, no. They’re trying to sell them for 89$

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      2 months ago

      Are they insane? I already have a free tester – the device I want to use the cable on. I would pay maybe $15 for this, but perhaps I am not part of the target market