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> So, you kinda need a charger that meets or exceeds the power delivery of the cable you're testing. And I believe this relies on the cable's self-identified ca
by csdvrx 3y ago
> So, you kinda need a charger that meets or exceeds the power delivery of the cable you're testing. And I believe this relies on the cable's self-identified capacity via the e-chip or whatever, so it could be fraudulent? But it's better than nothing.
Get a cable with a watt meter display included. I use that on my Fold:
https://csdvrx.github.io/ https://csdvrx.github.io/ section 0.4 : https://csdvrx.github.io/X1_Fold_(20RL_20RK)_Optimization/pasted_image009.png https://csdvrx.github.io/X1_Fold_(20RL_20RK)_Optimization/pa...
Such cables cost about $10 on amazon, or $2 on aliexpress. Amazon link for the reference: https://www.amazon.com/Charging-Display-Braided-Compatible-GalaxyS20/dp/B09MS545VF/ https://www.amazon.com/Charging-Display-Braided-Compatible-G...
- lxgr 3y agoThese can be useful, but ultimately a watt meter tells you what the device is actually using at the moment, which is not only limited by the cable and source capabilities, but also by the power sink device's current needs.
- criddell 3y agoMcdodo isn’t a member of the USB IF group and their products aren’t certified. I wouldn’t have much faith that the number in the display is correct.