Image below shows what type of chargers that will work, ( any USB charger that has the standard larger common USB-A socket) and the type of charger that will not work (the ones that need to use a type-C to type-C cord on both ends)
Hey Den, did you know of a source to get some high capacity 18650s in Canada for a decent price? Everywhere seems to be around or over 50CAD shipped for a set of 4, is that about what to expect if not ordering a large bundle?
I recall you mentioned something about 18650canada a while back and those are the figures I’m getting from that site for 4 Sanyo NCR18650GAs.
If I understand this discussion correctly one would have to cut traces on the PWB in order to install the 5.1k ohm resistors. A new chip is not required. Depending on how the board layout is, IMO its not really possible for someone to make the necessary change on a purchased lantern without seriously risking damaging the lantern.
For genuine cells here in Canada, i buy all my Li-Ion cells from https://18650canada.com even though it seems that we pay more, ( due to our weak CAD) its still not bad as other prices are in USD elsewhere.
Last first - No. There is no way to support the full USB-C spec in the LT1. It will not fast charge, will not function as a power bank, or support any of the ‘fancy’ USB-C features.
Where the resistor goes… I hate to say it like this, but sometimes blunt is the best kind of answer. If you have to ask, it’s probably not for you. This is not a simple “Connect pad L to trace G” process.
Now, in case you are qualified, lines CC1 and/or CC2 from the UCB-C connector have to be separated from ground and a 5.1k resistor inserted. This is delicate surgery, and currently untested on the LT1 driver. While some here are undoubtedly qualified to do this, most of us aren’t.
Some folks have managed to do this with the Raspberry Pi 4, so it’s not impossible. It is, however, risky enough that I’m not going to give any instructions that may lead to someone trashing their LT1.
For the majority of us, using a USB-C to USB-A (female) adapter between your USB-C charger and USB-A to USB-C cable (supplied with the lantern) is the best answer.
To make the LT1 full USB-C support will probably add cost, and not worth for just the some of compatibility with a odd few type-c chargers, (honestly we could have saved cost if we had stayed with the plan to use the standard USB Micro plug interface, which that interface is still going to be around for a long time yet. We only went with the USB-C plug because a few members kept pushing for it, which ended up making things more expensive & complicated, (and this petty issue with the complaints of some type-c port chargers not working could have been completely avoided, AND saved cost & time by going with the still far more popular micro plug as originally intended. :person_facepalming:
If only mailing these to CA wasn’t such a royal mess. :person_facepalming:
What percentage of packages do you think Canadian customs would inspect and confiscate?
Nah - ignore that. I’m not up for risking my money, and I don’t want to risk your money either. (or get put on yet another list)