dodge_911
(dodge_911)
November 25, 2017, 10:59pm
411
I found another fancy UPM.
Can't find a real manufacturer name for it, but it comes in two models apparently
WEB-U3SE and WEB-U3MFi. Or WEB- is the brand, I don't know :)
But The MFi model looks like an affordable way to check lightning cables...
I found a link to the first one here : https://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/New-TFT-LCD-USB-Power-Monitor-MFI-ARM-M3-Voltage-Current-Meter-Type-C-USB-PD/382281631130
Also found some more info :
http://www.chongdiantou.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=53453 for the WEB-U3MFi
http://www.chongdiantou.com/thread-54029-1-1.html for the WEB-U3MFi
http://www.chongdiantou.com/thread-21972-1-1.html for the WEB-U3SE
d_t_a
(d_t_a)
November 26, 2017, 9:39am
412
IIRC, there are 2 ways to check ‘certified’ MFi cables:
without connecting any load, the Lightning cable should have around 0.0004A (not sure how much tolerance allowed)
when switch to QC2/3 mode, and changing a voltage > 6.xx volts, the Lightning cable will not allow it (something like that, I can’t remember the details where I found it… will check)
So, the MFi likely uses one of the above methods.
The ZY1276 with latest firmware (Oct 2017?) is supposed to also add the MFi-checking feature…
angerdan
(angerdan)
December 10, 2017, 1:45pm
413
New ideas for reviews:
3D-printed Smartphone Supercharger with USB-C:
https://www.mysupercharger.net/
Tesla Desktop USB Charger:
Tesla 1x 18650 Powerbank:
https://shop.tesla.com/us/en/product/apparel/powerbank.html?sku=8756721-00-A
TheBo
(TheBo)
December 14, 2017, 12:00pm
414
vito45
(vito45)
January 6, 2018, 3:22pm
415
Power bank supporting PD3.0 and QC2.0, have three ports, micro USB for input (QC2.0), USB C in/out (QC, PD3.0), USB A for output (QC3.0, PD3.0)
price is about 25 USD
ROMOSS PIE20 PRO 20000mAh Power Bank QC3.0 PD3.0 External Battery For iPhone8 iPhoneX Type C Two way Quick Charge PD3 Power Bank
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ROMOSS-PIE20-PRO-20000mAh-Power-Bank-QC3-0-PD3-0-External-Battery-For-iPhone8-iPhoneX-Type/2906180_32843164880.html?spm=2114.12010615.0.0.6f11c75dhZNkVk
angerdan
(angerdan)
February 28, 2018, 11:39am
416
I guess DodgeReviews did a video review of this:
TheBo
(TheBo)
March 16, 2018, 11:24am
417
I have a Lenovo P2 smartphone. It has a very large battery (5100mAh) which is charged very quickly when using the supplied charger (rated at up to 12V - 2A). This phone is sold in Germany and thus the charger supposedly meets all the safety requirements here (GS, TÜV Rheinland).
The phone does not have quick charge, but instead Mediatek Pump Express .
Now the interesting thing is that this charger can be bought cheaply on aliexpress (same model for different phone model from Lenovo called sc-10, mine is called sc-13 and looks the same except for the additional German markings like GS and TÜV).
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/100-Original-MEIZU-5V-2-1A-EU-USB-Wall-charger-adapter-for-meizu-MX3-MX4-MX5/32708075683.html?shortkey=3ArQ7732&addresstype=600
HKJ
(HKJ)
March 20, 2018, 1:32pm
419
Interesting with EU in the name for a charger with US/Chinese plug.
I don’t think the Chinese sellers pay too much attention to that kind of stuff.
I found another seller on Aliexpress selling the same model and here somebody wrote that it indeed charges the P2 just as fast as the stock charger.
EDIT: I just noticed that both sellers state that it isn’t available anymore.
EDIT2: Here is the actual EU-model, also not available anymore.
alf084
(alf084)
March 23, 2018, 3:16pm
421
HKJ
(HKJ)
March 23, 2018, 3:18pm
422
I have ordered the EU version of it.
angerdan
(angerdan)
March 23, 2018, 9:33pm
424
HKJ
(HKJ)
March 24, 2018, 6:19am
425
That Kickstarter was a couple of years ago.
angerdan
(angerdan)
March 24, 2018, 2:40pm
426
Yea, now it’s available for preorder. But i wouldn’t pay $160 if i don’t know when and if the shipping take place.
TheBo
(TheBo)
March 28, 2018, 8:02am
427
HKJ
(HKJ)
March 28, 2018, 9:32am
428
Aliexpress have a big sale, that means it is the right time to post review ideas for discounted stuff from them.
TheBo
(TheBo)
March 28, 2018, 10:02am
429
i have 93 items in my cart on aliexp and usually i buy them evaluating price fluctuation and EUR/USD forex variation.... beware that there are legit sale but many prices are also rised few days before and marked as sale when they just have the normal price, or less discount...sometimes the price is even few cents more than usual discounted price.
This is the lowest i found 38.96 on Aliexp General Sale
My 2 cents
angerdan
(angerdan)
March 29, 2018, 7:08pm
430
Sound like an invitation for links (;
POWER Z USB PD Tester Voltage and Current Double Type C Instrument FL001
https://aliexpress.com/item/POWER-Z-USB-PD-Tester-Voltage-and-Current-Double-Type-C-Instrument-FL001/32821476834.html
POWER Z USB tester QC3.0/PD Digital voltmeter
https://aliexpress.com/item/POWER-Z-USB-tester-QC3-0-PD-Digital-voltmeter-amperimetro-Digital-voltage-current-amp-volt-Type/32820662689.html
POWER-Z USB PD Tester QC3.0 2.0 Charger Voltage Current Ripple Dual Type-C KM001
https://aliexpress.com/item/POWER-Z-USB-PD-Tester-QC3-0-2-0-Ladeger-t-Spannung-Stromwelligkeit-Dual-Typ-C/32845819624.html
RD UM24C USB 2.0 Color LCD Display Tester voltage current meter Voltmeter amperimetro battery charge measure cable resistance
Kotomi+Pro High Precision Color USB Current Voltage Meter Capacity Coulometers PD QC Trigger Line Resistance Test
https://aliexpress.com/item/Kotomi-Pro-High-Precision-Color-USB-Current-Voltage-Meter-Capacity-Coulometers-PD-QC-Trigger-Line-Resistance/32817004758.html
35W constant current double adjustable electronic load + QC2.0/3.0 triggers
2018 LiitoKala Lii-S1 18650 Charger battery for lipo rechargeable battery aa ni-cd 26650 AA AAA,Auto-polarity detection 5V 1A
https://aliexpress.com/item/2018-LiitoKala-Lii-S1-18650-Ladeger-t-batterie-f-r-lipo-akku-aa-ni-cd-26650/32852907697.html
Support Type c MiNi Micro usb iPhone5s/6s Lightning protocol Single wire clamp USB data transfer test board USB adapter plate
https://aliexpress.com/item/Support-Type-c-MiNi-Micro-usb-iPhone5s-6s-Lightning-protocol-Single-wire-clamp-USB-data-transfer/32687054173.html
High quality CAR USB tester voltage current capacity testing voltmeter Battery tester Monitoring Crocodile wire Alligator clips
https://aliexpress.com/item/High-quality-2016-Auto-Tester-Car-voltage-current-capacity-testing-voltmeter-Battery-tester-doctor-Monitoring/32679175674.html
USB Alligator clips Crocodile wire Male/female to USB tester Detector DC Voltage meter ammeter capacity power meter monitor, etc
1Pcs/lot High Quality 2 X 18650 Battery Holder SMD With Bronze Pins Battery Storage Box TBH-18650-2C-SMT
https://aliexpress.com/item/5Pcs-lot-18650-Battery-Holder-Battery-Storage-Box-Black-Plastic-2-x-3-7V-18650-Batteries/32370231319.html