09-19-2021, 05:34 AM
(09-15-2021, 08:32 AM)KC9UDX Wrote: I can make a barrel plug. I can't make a USB plug. Barrel plugs yoostaby standard, the universal adapters still work if you can find them. Those arguments for USB-C remind me of the same arguments for mini USB-B. Everything I had, had those at one time. Now they are a nuisance. Still, a cheap USB cable isn't much use when the fragile port is broken.
The only barrel plug I've noticed that is kind of standard is the one they use on Routers / modems that is 12V, the same one works on my synthesizers as well.
For laptops, they are almost always different, even from the same manufacturer you're not guaranteed to get compatible chargers. The situation would be laughable if it weren't so frustrating.
The barrel plugs have different dimensions, voltages and sometimes the polarity can be different which can be catastophic.
(09-15-2021, 08:32 AM)KC9UDX Wrote: What is the socket on an iPhone 12 called? It is almost as good mechanically as a barrel jack.
The Lightning connector seems to be on its way out, the latest iPads even are starting to switch. While I don't mind it currently, I'm gladly looking forward to the day when I can take the Apple specific cables out of my kit. It's also limited to USB 2.0 and doesn't offer display output. Probably also has some license cost.
Also deleting the barrel connector means that Pine64 doesn't have to ship the charger which has an additional complication because of the region. This is how my PinePhone came, actually, no charger, only a USB Type-C cable.