Hand-Wired Z80 Basic Computer -- Episode 341

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Seeing as everyone loves to a bit of intricate soldering, it's time for one last super solder episode! Ben is feeling nostalgic looking at his collection of CPUs so decides to use the z80 to create a basic Microsoft computer...giving him the perfect excuse to do lots of lovely soldering!

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timeloop over 7 years ago

Hey I have an question ? Is there a way to change USB out to usbc in an hub 4 port charger ?
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COMPACT over 7 years ago in reply to timeloop

What do you exactly mean?
USB-C has so many more bells and whistles than the original 2 wire USB doesn't have.

Passing through limited power (up to 1A) is easy - the other functionality requires a whole bunch of smarts which a USB controller IC can provide.
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COMPACT over 7 years ago in reply to timeloop

What do you exactly mean?
USB-C has so many more bells and whistles than the original 2 wire USB doesn't have.

Passing through limited power (up to 1A) is easy - the other functionality requires a whole bunch of smarts which a USB controller IC can provide.
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