Mystery cable

[DeafDumbBlind Kid]

just now when I went to use a charger cable on my computer USB slots, I found a black USB regular to USB mini, probably USB-C. To the best of my knowledge, I possess nothing that is USB-C powered. There is one possibility, but it would mean the cable had been there since 2021. I have to find that gadget and see what it uses.

 

[Howard2k]

It’s 2023, it’s either USB-C or Fett sent you something in the mail.

They are different though.

 

[DeafDumbBlind Kid]

It’s 2023, it’s either USB-C or Fett sent you something in the mail.

They are different though.

interesting you say that. BTW I just figured it out. I bought 2 things this year, a rechargeable electric arc lighter and a new vape battery. The mystery cable was for the arc lighter. Which works great on candles, and only so-so for smoking. The vape battery uses a USB to unidirectional mini. It's still the original version of the battery and I'm sure they'll eventually release the USB-C version.

 

[Howard2k]

I’m not sure if USB-C has the physical resiliency if USB-A, but it’s far nicer to not have to turn it over every time.

 

[DeafDumbBlind Kid]

I’m not sure if USB-C has the physical resiliency if USB-A, but it’s far nicer to not have to turn it over every time.

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that's great, because it's so damn true. Why is it you can almost never get them in the first time?

 

[mgenet]

that's great, because it's so damn true. Why is it you can almost never get them in the first time?

Engineers don't want to make life toooo easy. They might be out of a job...

 

[SteveC]

Remember this USB engineering masterpiece? LOL

 

[Shred Astaire]

Remember this USB engineering masterpiece? LOL

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My Akai MPK Mini uses that one. The only thing besides printers I have ever seen it used with.

 

[SteveC]

Yep - printers. Because?????





(why do dogs lick their balls?)

 

[DeafDumbBlind Kid]

@SteveC my Presonus 1810 audio interface has that kind of connector

 

[SteveC]

@SteveC my Presonus 1810 audio interface has that kind of connector

So does mine...

 

[efstop]

It's a nicely robust connector. It's on a couple of pieces of my audio hardware, as well.

 

[Bobby Mahogany]

Remember this USB engineering masterpiece? LOL

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I still have a scanner and an external hard disk that use that kind of thing.

 

[KTM]

I have several external hard drives that use that connector, and yes, a printer.

 

[Dilemma]

So does mine...
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I've been considering the Scarlett Solo. What do you think? Dig it?

 

[SteveC]

I've been considering the Scarlett Solo. What do you think? Dig it?

Yes... it's nice. Quiet, has good pre's, and works well with Reaper and my MBP. It's one of those, "it just works and works well" kinda things!

 

[edro]

 

[efstop]

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I have the whole set!

 

[Howard2k]

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Thanks for un-discombobulating. (I guess combobulating )

 

[CB91710]

My Akai MPK Mini uses that one. The only thing besides printers I have ever seen it used with.

Positive Grid Spark uses that one. Spark Mini uses USB-C

I actually have a 90 degree USB-A to USB-C cable for my phone in the car.
The USB-A is inside the console and is needed for the Android Auto connection.
90 degree keeps the cable up front and out of the way, and it can plug in either way.

USB-C is great... wish everything used it. Fender Mustang-Micro uses it for charging, I'm surprised that the NuX headphone amp doesn't.