As of May 31, 2023, we have updated our Code of Conduct.

New answers tagged

-3 votes

What is the max USB cable type-A male to type-c male Volt/current/Wattage possible?

Cable max: 3A@20V = 60W Club3D has a 60W Cable since 2016: https://www.club-3d.com/en/detail/2354/usb_3.1_type_c_to_type_a_cable_10gbps_pd_60w_m-m_1m-3.28ft/ You can buy it at several places: https://...
JoKalliauer's user avatar
-1 votes

How much power output can an 8-pin to 2x 6+2-pin connector output?

There's some misinfo on this page, so I think it's worth putting some actual info down. Firstly, it's worth noting that the question about "8 pin to 2x6+2 pin" is misleading, because we're ...
David Griffin's user avatar
0 votes
Accepted

Can I connect a POTS cable over a CAT6a cable?

Certainly, Cat 5, 6 or 7 Ethernet cable can handle up to four POTS phone lines, or any other service (e.g., switching) using twisted pairs In fact, there are are RJ11 (POTS) to RJ45 (Ethernet) ...
DrMoishe Pippik's user avatar
2 votes

What is the effect of using lower Cat# cables in a higher Cat# keystone jacks, when the versions are NOT backwards-compatable?

For most home purposes, you can treat cat 5, 6 and 7 as compatible, at least experimentally, if you're using Rj45 connectors throughout. Cat 8 is restricted to short runs, 30 m or less, and is for ...
DrMoishe Pippik's user avatar
0 votes

The locking clip/tab on my Ethernet cable's plug is broken. How can I fix it?

You can 3D print some RJ-45 clips that attach onto the existing connector, adding a new tab that you can use. This is almost the same as the ones you can buy online, but you can make them yourself if ...
Lemon's user avatar
  • 119
1 vote

Can a non-detachable USB-C charging cable from a laptop charger be extended?

I've done the second option, and the whole point of USB C/USB PD is so you're not tied to the manufacturer's power supply - get a quality generic one, and you should be fine. I'd run my work laptop on ...
Journeyman Geek's user avatar
  • 126k
0 votes

Can a non-detachable USB-C charging cable from a laptop charger be extended?

1 and 2 are not all that practical. Cords on the DC side are not readily replaceable, at least for units I have seen, Properly done 3 is OK. Just Be careful about long term (months or longer). Some ...
John's user avatar
  • 44.3k

Top 50 recent answers are included