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The idea is nice, it will have to be seen how the actual product will result in practical use, at first sight, it seems like (mechanically) very "flimsy", the d
by jaclaz 7y ago
The idea is nice, it will have to be seen how the actual product will result in practical use, at first sight, it seems like (mechanically) very "flimsy", the device is intended to be supported by its USB-C connector (and that bar the possibility of accidentally breaking it[1] should be fine) but the moment you use the female connector (which is at the other end of the male one) any weight, be it the connected device or the cable to connect it will create a relatively powerful lever on the male USB-C connector.
The only "safe" way to use it seems to me having it on a stable surface and connect also the USB-C male through a cable.
[1] disclaimer, I am not saying that it will happen to you, but I had several USB sticks and/or USB receptacles (the much sturdier type A) broken and/or bent and or however ruined by clumsy colleagues or cleaning ladies and even pets.
- lcarsip 7y agoWe found no mechanical issue with the board. While developing TamaGo I have plugged/unplugged it about 200 times a day for months ;).
- jaclaz 7y agoMy note/doubt wasn't about inserting/plugging/unplugging it (I am pretty sure that is fine or at least as fine as any other USB-C device), it is about leaving it plugged (and sticking out without support) to a PC or some other device (thus exposed to accidental hits). And if at the end of it there is another little device plugged (or a cable) in the female connector, little by little the weight might losen the receptacle of the PC or however put too much traction on the connector soldering or even (I have seen it happening with some devices) slightly bend the board.