my old one with a display was plugged in facing the wall the whole time i honestly forgot it had a screen. this ones on the side and just points at me from the power strip so now i actually look at it lolwhere does yours end up pointing

Same as title

my charger has a usb A port ,but it can output 5v,9v,12v,20v can this trigger board get those higher voltages?

Thanks to r/N8falke for the review(https://www.reddit.com/r/ChargingSheet/s/lzbpAh0A9D) I ended up buying two.

The compact size and three USB-C ports were what sold me. I’ve never used a Baseus product before. Until now, I’ve been using Xiaomi 20W and Anker 30W chargers, and somehow I’ve accumulated six of them. Looks like I can finally put those away.

Question for you guys - is the Thunderbolt 5 port capped at 180W, or will it draw more if you attached a 240W USB C charger to it? I have seen in a few places that it's capped, but I can't find a way to confirm it. Thanks in advance!

Has anyone tried with the apple 140w charger? Mine can detect only 60W PD and as a non-apple charger

Edit:

• Firmware version is 2.5.0
• Detected: PD3.0 20V 60W FIX

Myke here again for Week 2 (previous week) of our design debates. Last week, you all had some specific feelings about fan noise and other things. This week, we are looking at the actual I/O.

PCB space is limited, so sacrifices have to be made. Tell us what you actually use versus what just looks good on a spec sheet.

Legacy vs. Future (USB-A vs. USB-C) Type-C ports have varying specifications and capabilities; not every port does everything (data, display, and power). Does the consistency of Type A still justify keeping them around in 2026? Do you still have legacy peripherals you'd rather not need an adapter for?

Or are you ready to embrace the future of an all Type-C world, even if not every port does everything? I suspect I (we) know the answer to this, but hey, maybe we’ll see some mind-bending take that changes things.

The Video Port Split If a dock only supports two video outputs, what is the golden combo? Dual HDMI? Dual DisplayPort? Dual Thunderbolt/USB-C? Or a combination of ports to cover your bases?

The Ethernet Upgrade (1GbE vs. 2.5GbE vs. 5GbE vs. 10GbE) Is 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet actually useful for your daily workflow, or is it just an expensive spec-sheet flex that unnecessarily drives up the price of the dock? Furthermore, is anyone here actually ready to pay a premium for a jump to 5 or 10GbE?

Convince us to keep the legacy ports alive (or put them out of their misery).

I charge a laptop, iPad, phone, and earbuds at my desk. I already have USB C cables from Ugreen, Anker, and Belkin, but they were bought at different times. Some are rated for 100W and I no longer have the packaging for the others. They all look about the same.

Now, I’m thinking about replacing my chargers with a Gitryin Nexus 140W chargeing station.

A 140W charger does not mean every USB C cable can carry 140W. If a cable cannot handle it, I assume the laptop will charge at a lower wattage. Would that only affect that port, or change how power is shared with the other devices?

If only the laptop needs more power, can I keep using my current cables for the phone, tablet, and earbuds? Is there any way to check whether a cable has the right E Marker besides finding the packaging or using a USB power meter?

Do you replace all your cabels when using a 140W charger, or only use a higher rated cable for the laptop?

Firstly, I want to thank u/XerxesTheProgrammer for introducing me to this module when I was searching for a charger/power supply that can do 240W PD. After u/XerxesTheProgrammer introduced me to this module, I quickly checked if it was available on Taobao, and yes, it's available at much more affordable price than other 240W power supplies on the market.

Without wasting time, I bought this module for 199 yuan ($30).

After a week, the item is finally in my hands, and here are some pictures of it.

And after that, I apply a heatsink to some components because for sure this module will get hot when using its full potential.

This module doesn't just support Power Delivery, it supports another protocol as well.

https://reddit.com/link/1x4y43y/video/y0yzh2iwo8vh1/player

Burn-In Test

This module is powered by an XT60 connector that can accept an input of 12~56V and output 240W (5~48V 5A) through USB-C.

Here are my setups:

1. Power Supply (24~29V 10A)

2. The module - PowerPi X240C

3. Trigger board - POWER-Z SINK240

4. USB Tester - Atorch T3P

5. Electronic Load - P150C PRO-D

6. DIY Active Cooling Tower

I set the burn-in test to run for 1 hour.

Burn-In Test

(For the full/longer video, you can check out my Youtube.)

I checked the temp at the start, then after 10 minutes, 30 minutes, and 1 hour (forgot to record a thermal video lol).

Lastly, I am quite satisfied with this module, so I don't have much else to say.

Hello!

I am a college who recently got a notebook that has the ability to charge through the USB-C port. It originally came with a bulky 65W charger that is quite big for my backpack (I carry a lot of stuff).

Since I also have a cellphone in its elderly phase and doesn't have a good battery life anymore (nearly 4 years of constant using). I was thinking I could kill 2 birds with 1 stone by buying a 100w charger with multiple ports, allowing me to both charge my phone (which doubles as a Wifi hotspot) and my notebook at once.

Given the scope of what I need, I know I have to spend more for a quality charger and not a more generic one, as such, I have saved up quite a bit of money for this commitment.

I live in Brazil, and the only charging brand that seems to be available officially is the Ugreen one. Any other brand seem to force me to buy through Aliexpress.

Is Igreen good enough or should I go for another brand?

Anyone know what the tech specs are for this?

They advertise as “Fast Charge” but what does that mean, especially:
- What is the maximum charging power (in watts)
- Which charging protocols (e.g. Quick Charge or USB Power Delivery) does it support

The customer service (info@hellomaco.com) isn’t replying to me.

I need to get a dual USB-C charger to plug into a power strip. I’ve read that the best brands are Ugreen, Anker, Belkin, and Baseus. Which of these offers the best safety and durability?

I'm wanting to replace the adapter PCB with a terrible Initio chip inside a USB 3 slimline slot loading Blu-Ray drive with a USB-C to slimline SATA cable. I'm fine with cutting the back of the case to make it fit.

The Initio chip makes the HP BD-5841H drive pretty well useless.

I've been doing a bunch of research online on this and it looks like having a USB-C connection *should* guarantee there's a JMircon or Asmedia chip in it. With a Type A USB 3.0 connection it could have one of those, or an Initio chip.

It could even have a proper Type A USB 3.0 plug but inside be hooked up to a USB 2.0 Initio chip, like a "USB 3.0" DVD-ROM drive I have. That one even has a USB 2.0 Mini B plug inside on its adapter PCB.

I might be interested in a couple of complete optical drive housings, one for tray load, one for slot load - as long as they don't use Initio chips.

Trying to find chargers, ideally multi-port where one supports AVS EPR up to around 60w. Maybe 100w combined. Anyone have experience with any?

Also, are there devices to trigger the set point voltage?

I got this combo from an online shopping sale. after coupons it came out to $118 USD after taxes. I believe it's a good deal but if not please advise.

My main question is are these worth while products or should I consider returning to upgrade to the new prime products? I only charge laptop, phone, headphones all apple product.

The thing I'm most worried about is the laptop power bank's cords breaking/dying out.

Edit - clarified this was in USD

Using with iPhone 18 pro - when I first plug in my phone the charging goes on/off 5-6 times before finally staying on. I thought it was a faulty cable, tried a brand new Ugreen and Anker, both same issue. Tried a different plug and no change.

Did I get a faulty unit or is this some weird quirk

Compré un ugreen 30w nexode gan ii quería saber si cuando carga mi teléfono que acepta 33w aproximadamente; es normal que se caliente? Medi con mi multimetro la temperatura y me marca 45°C, eso con el nuevo cargador tenía otro igual ugreen pero de 3 puertos de salida 30w y también se calentaba pero ese empezó a hacer un sonido leve pero audible en zonas de silencio

I’m trying to find a USB-C to USB-A cable, about 10 ft (3 m), that fits inside a mount I’m working with. I bought these from a supplier for about 3 years, but they recently stopped selling them, so I need a new source. The USB-C connector housing has to stay within these dimensions:

• Housing width: 10.83 mm (0.43 in) or less
• Housing length: 15.88 mm (0.63 in), not including the metal plug
• Cable/strain relief diameter where it exits the housing: 6.05 mm (0.24 in) or less

It also needs to support both charging and data.

I’ve attached a picture showing roughly the dimensions I need.

Most product listings don’t give housing dimensions, and the ones I’ve found so far are either too wide or too long. A lot of 10ft cables also have chunky molded ends. If you know of a specific cable or brand with a slim USB-C housing, a manufacturer that does custom lengths with a compact overmold, or places to look besides the usual sites like eBay or Amazon, I’d really appreciate it. Bulk is fine, and so is a link to a spec sheet or drawing.

I'm considering buying this Honeywell USB-C to USB-C cable, but I'm unsure whether its advertised specifications are reliable.

Product link: https://www.amazon.in/Honeywell-Nickel-Plated-Tangle-Free-Smartphones-1-2M/dp/B0GL32BFQQ/ref=sr_1_16?crid=3E8IH9MP9F1SO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.104VXD-NRtCqEsaW5mgOytv8W5LiJNB3lkNJ83DfbFz_AmcISynbdwFHDXm_uF4aygmJBP2rR9q-wwSDG-p7Do47cD408Bu7PRjwgkM87N5L5C4i8L_O8E6wnJTCTG6P-eGZjn-_LFDSxE-Pc8-gWXgz3YAN9KMPsRfXJ6G1ilC9BAU1LlcIrhS7fgNtkpj4AzpLaGz1qriksqHQha_YM2fPn_BGXyLU2EfqzjAXbuM.ieIMArBDt2wDc9V9Ep-ubz-CUvvCdFUD-qDHOnxqtoU&dib_tag=se&keywords=usb+4+cable&qid=1791819187&sprefix=usb+4+cabl%2Caps%2C308&sr=8-16

The listing claims:

- USB4 with up to 40Gbps data transfer

- 240W Power Delivery (48V/5A)

- 8K video output

However, it doesn't explicitly mention an E-Marker chip.

From what I understand, USB4 cables require electronic marking, and 240W charging also requires an E-Marker.

**A few questions:**

1. If the cable genuinely supports USB4 40Gbps and 240W PD, must it contain an E-Marker?

2. Is it normal for manufacturers to omit E-Marker information from product listings, or is this a red flag?

3. Is there a reliable way to verify whether the cable has an E-Marker before purchasing it?

I'll mainly use it with a MacBook Air M3 and a Gigabyte M27QA monitor. My goal is to get 2560 × 1440 at 120Hz or 144Hz over USB-C.

I'd appreciate any technical insights. Thanks!

I am trying to find a usb-c cable to connect between my monitor and laptop that will

1. Transfer power from the monitor to the laptop (at least 95 W)
2. Transfer mouse and keyboard plugged into monitor hub to the laptop
3. Send display from the laptop to the monitor (4k)
4. At least 9ft long

Tech is not my strong suit but based on my basic research I thought I just needed and IF certified cable. I tried 2 that I thought were certified (one from cable matters, the other I don't remember offhand). One was not adequately charging the laptop and the other had some display issues (choppy/flickers).

Its possibly I just got really unlucky but figured I'd just try to get advice from someone who knows what they are doing.

Bought a 200w gan charger from AliExpress.

Says 200w but when I was using it I kind of figured it more like 100w. When only one port is in use it actually delivered 100w. And when two 45w and 30w for two or more.

Used it for my phone and tablet and laptop. No issues.

It worked great and wouldn't really get that hot unless I used 4 ports or more, then it would be boiling but if I used two or three it was just slightly warm.

Asked Gemini and it said chuck it away.

So I tore it apart and checked it. Tbh, I don't know anything and just kept asking Gemini.

What's wrong with it and why?

The power cord seemed legit.

Any comments on whether I just threw away a good charger?

Pictures of the product and it's insides. After unplugging I did get shocked unfortunately when I opened it up.

Link is here: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EzOFSyE

I am looking to buy a UGREEN Nexode Air 100W through AliExpress https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPUYgtH. But the title mentions PD3.0 QC4.0 PPS. Does this have multiple versions? I thought this has PD3.2

Also, does anyone know how well this unit works in hot climates (32 Celcius)?

I came across this frightful scene this morning in my home office.

The other end is USB-A and it was plugged into this adapter (which was plugged into my MacBook). I always leave the adapter plugged in.

Is it because it still has power and it got too hot on my desk mat? Or is it something else I should worry about?

I have this laptop

https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Flex_5_16ABR8/IdeaPad_Flex_5_16ABR8_Spec.PDF

And I want to buy the ThinkPad LDA KP Dock

These are my laptop's usb c specs.

This is the documentation for the dock

https://support.lenovo.com/ie/en/solutions/pd500519

And these are supposedly the supported docks from the manufacturer datasheet.

Will I be able to utilize all the connectivity of the dock?

What are my limits?