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

  • Grass@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    24·
    2 months ago

    but where is the diy version that we actually want that uses arduino or esp or something with all the details on a git readme?

    • spechterEnglish
      8·
      2 months ago

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

      • slampisko@lemmy.worldEnglish
        6·
        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