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What is the best way to adapt a larger connector when the insertion holes on the PCB do not match?
Good day, everyone. I have a Type-C connector on a device that is much larger than the micro USB connector I had previously. The insertion legs do not align with the holes on the PCB, and since it is ...
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Are there any techniques for soldering USB-C 16 pin?
I am trying to solder Type-C SMD USB connectors but I can't do it properly. Despite using an SMT stencil for soldering, each time I am having an issue and I can not solder it properly. Sometimes pins ...
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Ways of improving USB-C mechanical durability
Many PCB-mounted connectors, in my case a USB-C have no specification regarding mechanical integration. Often, the mechanical durability seemingly relies on through-hole (sometimes even surface mount) ...
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How do you wire a usb type c female connector?
I'm modifying my Nintendo controller, and I need to solder some stuff onto the usb type c female plug. However, I noticed there are five pins, and I have no idea what a single one is. Could you ...
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How is this USB connector supposed to be soldered
I'm using this USB-C connector in a project but could not figure out how it should be soldered to the PCB. I could not figure it out from the datasheet either. It says it is an SMT component - does ...
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USB-C PD Smartphone
My scenario: USB-C 5V smartphone charger is connected via USB-C cable to an breakout board. Both breakout boards are soldered together (All A Pins to A and all B to B). So basically I only extended ...
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Problems turning USB-A mouse dongle to USB-C
today I was trying to turn my old USB-A mouse receiver to an USB-C mouse receiver.
I was using an USB-C plug of an old broken USB-C to USB-A/Ethernet-Adapter (similar to the one in the picture), it ...
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USB-C breakout board, using V and G with a NiMH charger am I doing this wrong?
I’m pretty new to electronics so trying to find my way around.
I’ve purchased this breakout USB-C:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chenyang-24pin-Female-Socket-Connector/dp/B00VJ944V2
And this NiMH battery ...
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Can I convert usb-male device to usb-female pluggable device?
I have an external audio card, it's small and it has usb-a male to plug it anywhere, well anywhere you have usb-female of course :)
I've been using it on the few mobile phones I have. (some are on ...
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Solder stripped USB-C cable to Keyboard PCB
The cable that came stock with the board had 4 wires in it. They were red black white and green. Where should I connect them? Also some pads on the right might be lifted so I don't know if it is ...
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How to solder two USB-C female PCBs together?
I have two of these usb-c female sockets that I need to solder together to make a "gender changer"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VJ944V2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&...
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How do I solder a ~20-pin USBc connector near heat-sensitive components?
I currently have an LG V20 and its charging port is deteriorating. Unfortunately, it is out of warranty and the best price that I can find to have it professionally repaired is US$60, which is about ...
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Problems wiring USB-C receptacle [closed]
(First, sorry for my English :_D)
I'm doing a school project and I wanted to swap a male/plug USB-C to a USB-C female/receptacle. I thought it was just soldering the cables onto the board and it's ...
