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Title: Volta Magnetic Adapter
Post by: _rubik on Fri, 20 September 2019, 13:27:22: Not sure if this has been discussed, or how many of you have seen this but...

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/volta-magnetic-adapter-2-0-charge-any-usb-device#/

They've designed a magnetic adapter for all USB types (or most, at least). This might be a clean alternative for those who dislike Lemo connectors. They advertise it as a charging cable, but, as far as I can see, it supports data transfer too.
Title: Re: Volta Magnetic Adapter
Post by: dingusxmcgee on Fri, 20 September 2019, 13:51:03: Thought I have seen similar cables around r/mk that were also magnetic.

Definitely a cool idea.
Title: Re: Volta Magnetic Adapter
Post by: Techno Trousers on Fri, 20 September 2019, 13:59:54: It looks pretty cool, but they haven't produced a working demo yet.
Title: Re: Volta Magnetic Adapter
Post by: Tactile on Fri, 20 September 2019, 15:52:09: What's so special about that? What's wrong with these (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ZRSE+Magnetic+Charging+Cable)?
Title: Re: Volta Magnetic Adapter
Post by: fohat.digs on Sat, 21 September 2019, 10:19:25: I have several of this type of cable made by "US Lion" that I bought on ebay and they work great.
Title: Re: Volta Magnetic Adapter
Post by: suicidal_orange on Sat, 21 September 2019, 12:20:44: Quote from: Tactile on Fri, 20 September 2019, 15:52:09
What's so special about that?

You only need to carry the adaptor then hope wherever you find yourself has the correct (micro or C) cable to plug into it.

Cables get damaged in transit while little adaptors get lost - either way I'd still be likely to find myself unable to charge :))
Title: Re: Volta Magnetic Adapter
Post by: _rubik on Sat, 21 September 2019, 22:33:03: Quote from: Tactile on Fri, 20 September 2019, 15:52:09
What's so special about that? What's wrong with these (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ZRSE+Magnetic+Charging+Cable)?

To be honest, I think they're all roughly the same idea. The Volta adapters specifically got some attention at work, so I thought I'd run it up the flag pole - so to speak.
Title: Re: Volta Magnetic Adapter
Post by: fohat.digs on Mon, 23 September 2019, 08:05:19: I bought 3 of these plus a couple of extra connectors, so I have one at home, one in the car, and one at work.

Also we will be ready when any or all of them go to C from the existing micro.

If there is an outside situation, I can always pull the little head out of my phone to use a conventional cable, but in the meantime there is a lot less inserting and removing than usual.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/USLION-3A-Fast-Micro-USB-Type-C-Magnetic-Charging-Charger-Data-Cable-For-Android/392289639698?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=661265873103&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/USLION-3A-Fast-Micro-USB-Type-C-Magnetic-Charging-Charger-Data-Cable-For-Android/392289639698?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=661265873103&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649)
Title: Re: Volta Magnetic Adapter
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 23 September 2019, 15:12:50: I've used these, basically the main problem, is that the pins have a very small contact area, Overtime, there is electrical arching which will cause carbonation buildup, and the pin contacts will stop working or work intermittently.

You can use some deoxit, and fix this, buhhhhhh..... I'd like to see a more robust coating for what they're charging for these things, which is exorbitant. ..
Title: Re: Volta Magnetic Adapter
Post by: Sup on Mon, 23 September 2019, 15:55:05: I see indigogo i say nah no thanks fam.