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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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[–] Joelk111@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago

I'd rather get a cable that has the specs I need.

Well, duh, this would be more useful for those cables laying around your house that you've forgotten or never known the specs of.