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

  • thesohoriots@lemmy.worldEnglish
    12·
    2 months ago

    Genuine question: in what ways does it differ from what ChargerLab’s existing km003C does, other than a “cable health” percentage? The other functions seem similar to me.

    • SatyrSack@feddit.orgEnglish
      14·
      2 months ago

      This one also measures data transfer speed. As far as I can tell, the KM003C only measures power transfer capabilities.

      • quiescentcurrentOP
        1·
        2 months ago

        To add to that, it also measures Vbus resistance as well as a continuity and short circuit test on all pins. This sorts out all problems with broken or overspeced cables.