Here is why USB Type-C is AWESOME and how you can use Power Delivery for your electronics!
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In this video I will tell you all about USB Type-C and why it is AWESOME! That means I will show you the development of USB connectors over time and finally explain how USB Type-C performs in regard to speed, power delivery and alternate usage like for example outputting an HDMI signal. Let's get started!
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The only problem about type c - you never know what you get by just looking at the connector.
Very true. Who knows if a port on a device supports HDMI or even more than 5V. My pc has one, its pretty much just a USB2 port.
@@hennarkilsen1389 Thunderbolt isn't Apples, it's Intels. And it also works over USB Type-C, further adding to the confusion.
The thing is Thunderbolt is a technology not a connector...
(It's similar to USB 3.0 and USB Type-C... USB 3.0 is technology and USB Type-C is the hole)
Sad truth.
@@hennarkilsen1389 you know that there are PCs with thunderbolt
It's important to let people know that not every usb type-c cable is the same! Not all of them are rated to the full 100W and they have different USB specifications over the same connector. Also, only cables explicitly labeled for Thunderbolt 3 are going to have Thunderbolt 3 40gbps
I love how you say "connectuuuu"
Some Germans thing you have to have a sock in your mouth to speak English.
yup, and it sucks. I hate how he pronounces it. I'm German too, and I don't speak English much, but even my pronouncing sounds better.
Also Vuults ;) it is funny as it is irritating, that ai'nt no usual german accent. Instead of uuuu he should e or o, but hey ;) it is perfectly understandable
kuralime it’s a connectu bundaru
@@xnutzii thank you for saying that i can't even watch the video coz i cant get over his pronunciation
That source board is amazing. Thanks for sharing!
I was involved in the USB standardisation meetings for alternate mode, so I know a lot about this topic already, but this video was the best summary I've seen of it yet. I probably couldn't have done better myself!
I tought that, these funtions are just passtrought, like X11 passtrought over ssh.
@@engelsteinberg593 no, alt mode is a specific protocol. Originally it was going to be *only* for sending DisplayPort, but I was involved with ensuring that it was open to *any* kind of display data, not just DisplayPort.
@@isoscelestriangle I don't explain myself correctly. Was I have been say, is that i think that there is no alternate mode, and just things like the docker futured in the video worked paasing thing like the HDMI or other USBs like you would make passtrougth some esoteric no defined in the ssh documentation protocol on top of a ssh connection.
Type C is pretty awesome, the only problem i have is cable rating labels.
In general you won't be able to tell if a cable can handle 60W or 100W easily.
However I would definitely be purchasing some of the trigger boards to modify some of my old laptops to allow type c charging as the trigger boards have gotten smaller to be possible.
At 3:10:
USB 3.2 Gen 1: originally known as USB 3.0, and previously renamed to USB 3.1 Gen 1. It’s the original USB 3.0 specification, and it can transfer data at up to 5Gbps.
USB 3.2 Gen 2: Previously known as USB 3.1, and then later as USB 3.1 Gen 2. It offers speeds at up to 10Gbps.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2: formally known as USB 3.2, it’s the newest and fastest spec, promising speeds at up to 20Gbps (by using two lanes of 10Gbps at once).
Yeah, not confusing at all. What was wrong with just naming them USB 3, USB 4, ...? Or at least just 3.0, 3.1, ...
@@helmit14 Nah.. that would be way too easy :D
He explains USB 3 gens as it should've been. Its the best and the most logical naming scheme
@@igorordecha yep, it's logical, but that is not the correct naming scheme. Even though the current specification is confusing as hell, it's the specification, and it should be followed.
Hey! Wi-Fi Alliance! The USB-IF needs your help for putting sane names to products!
Wow, great content. Its great to know that there are still TH-camrs like you out there who deliver great contents in an interesting way. Thanks, you've got yourself a new subscriber.
I actually bought one of those small USB PD boards months ago but couldn't find any instructions on how switch the voltage, so really glad you covered that here.
yo, just enterd youtube after 2 days and i see video posted by GreatScott 3 minutes ago. Keep up the great work!
But this means we won't get anymore USB plugging memes
we do tho, if you use the wrong usb type c cable to power/charge the high-power device, the cable might be broken
@@clee2423 too high iq for all the normies
I almost never put a USB plug in the wrong way. Neither an A type plug nor a micro-B plug
🤬
@@bspringer let me guess, "and everyone clapped when I plugged it in" right?
Oh yeah! Been waiting for one of these videos! Bought a 60w USB C PD charger, cables, and a couple triggers and have been wanting to put some projects together so your timing is perfect Scott.
Thank you so much! I've been wondering about this for a while, lot of projects are coming now!
I bought the same module a week ago 😃
Firstly saw it in DIY perks' video..
This is why i love USB type c, especially Power Delivery. No one in my house or campus understand these flexibility and high output capability no matter how much I explained that. They just think that I'm a type C maniac because i switch all my gadgets to type C.
No one understands it because at some point you stumble into interoperability and expect everything to deliver the full pd spectrum but you get sometimes only 5V but up to 5A, or 20V but only to 2A, if you don't have the correct cable you might be limited to 2A etc...
Problem: now you need a lot of adapters because you only have USB-C ports. One of my teachers has a new MBP, and he’s always looking for the right adapter! Furthermore, USB-C cables are not all alike! The included cables are apparently USB 2.0 (or whichever name the USB-IF decided to rename it with the new spec), and try guessing which is which!
@@GRBtutorials agree with the cables, you don't really know what you're getting, but not for the adapters. Example, USB drive with type c connectors are getting quite common. HDMI sure, needs a dongle. But it's quite a thicc connector. Mini HDMI can be used, but also need adapter if need full size HDMI. Need connect phone to phone / laptop? There is type c to type c cable, so no biggie.
@@satibel scrub, what kind of person DOESN'T have a pocket full of connectors adapters and dongles? Are you NOT prepared
@@Nrt2Pnt0 The point is that while you now might have a USB C to USB C cable of which the connectors are compatible, the cable itself now is the issue and you need fourteen different USB C to USB C cables for various purposes....
USB C could've been so beautiful, instead it is a disaster, meanwhile USB 3.0 has been renamed to USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.1 has been renamed USB 3.1 Gen 2, USB 3.2 is doing 'something' over there that nobody needs and USB 4 is coming to fix more issues we're not having.
The issue with Universal Serial Bus is that it is not Universal, it has become the exact opposite of universal to the point where nobody seems to understand what the hell USB is doing anymore.
Awesome, as always. Thanks GreatScott! The PD delivery looks like a really cool way to power stuff. Love it.
This video is perfectly timed for me. I just purchased and am still waiting for delivery of the same USB PD "poll detector" breakout board. My intention was to start doing research on the technology once it got here. Your video just gave me a large headstart on that research. Thanks!
Two videos in a day? We're blessed by the electronics gods ^^ And again, thanks for this video. I discovered USB-C poll boards a few days ago and immediately ordered a few from Aliexpress. USB-PD really offers tons of possibilities when creating devices!
Haha yes. It was a hard work week. But it will take a little while before I complete the next video
@@greatscottlab True, I guess you really deserve a little rest ;)
X99 I was wondering what you meant when you said two in a day, but then I saw this was 6 days ago 😂
The longer it takes the better the video will be.
@@greatscottlab you forgot to mention two things. Usb-c is the only one not deprecated connector since usb 3.2, and usb4 will use thunderbolt 3. Very cool video still.
This is the best explanation I have seen for USB-c. Thank you Mr Scott
As him and Tom Scott are such great educators, I am sure that people that are named as Scott are destined to be knowledgeable.
I love your pen & highlighter style of on screen titles. Very pretty to see the detail of that very fine tip pen inking the paper and then ever so slightly smeared with a healthy block of highlighter.
Thanks for giving usb pd some love. Definitely deserves more of it. It was the most exciting thing about USB 3.1 when I first heard of it a few years ago. The type c connector is probably the second
I've read some of the USB 2 spec.
Can't imagine how crazy the 4 is.
Maybe you can time travel XD
Well, you can imagine it somewhat by reading the new naming conventions... the Wi-Fi Alliance really needs to lend the USB-IF a hand when it comes to names...
probably less complicated as it supoose to use PCIe physical layer
Yeah haha look up Thunderbolt 3... It pushes 40gbit via USB c
It's the thunderbolt standard. But open source so manufacturers don't have to pay insentives to intel. There is a techquickie video explaining it. I'm on mobile so I can't paste a link
Thanks for this video. I never thought to try a USB-C hub on my mobile device. Great idea! Also, I was not aware of the ZY12PDN device. A few ideas came to mind with that device.
I love the concept of USB-C PD, thanks for the awesome explanation! Incorporating this into many mobile devices such as "Solar Generators" & small DC car RV fridge/freezers! I recently read the Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station decreases its charge time by using the wall outlet input & USB-C PD by almost 50%!
I've been thinking about this this weeks! Thanks for the vid
This is great! I just powered my dads old cordless drill using this.
You should also talk about PD PPS as well since it supports many more voltage increments and is great for charging batteries.
Really great video and easy to follow. I hadn't realized why samsung replaced the type A to C chargers with the type c to c. Makes perfect sense now. Thanks again!
I had no clue and I use this type of USB every day.....Thanks Great Scott!!!
6:19 Scott with the Ghost of JerryrigEverything
I can't stop laughing... 😂🤣🤣😂
0:54 Insert Jerryrigeverything
Type-C is the best conector ever.
You can nerver mess up the orientation. :D
First world problems.
Apple's Lightning cable: Am I a joke to you?
@@Dinkleberg96 apple is a joke
I mean technically you can try to plug it in at 90° from the correct orientation.
@@SoLaR27Yes.....
i love that "Let's get started!" keep up the good work scott
Was just wondering this myself since I got a new phone, you saved me all the wiki troubles. Thanks!
I didn’t get anything.. I’m here for ur WOW handwriting!!
Yeah. Most of the vid went over my head too
With USB PD PPS the device can request to be supplied any voltage between 3 and 21v in 0.02V steps
I was actually doing a project related to USB type C that I'm going to mod in my Thinkpad x220, that can output Display, Read/Write data and specially power delivery. thanks to your awesome videos, it always helps me a lot in electronics.
Hiya Scott,
As always, I liked the video, and learnt something new.
I think your videos are incredible.
Thanks for helping me learn something new, every time.
I started laughing so hard when you said..
And , I'llll Seeeee Yoooouuuuu Next time!
First time?
@@ganzeige Neh. This time he sounded different. A bit more power maybe :3
@@TausifSamin OK. I just wanted to refererence the meme 😅
stolen from demolition ranch.
Fantastic video - I didn't realize that PD triggers existed in such small (and cheap) packages.
I recently built an arduino project that also needed to power and control 12V LED's. This little trigger has removed the need for a traditional lithium ion pack (which happen to be at least 2x more expensive and more difficult to obtain compared to a 30W PD powerbank). This makes the entire project more appealing to make open-source and accessible to even people with little experience in electronics.
You've got the perfect format for videos - not excessive amounts of details, but definitely enough for people to figure the core facts, and the length of them is also really good (anything less than 6 minutes tends to gloss over details, and anything more than 14 mins tends to border into something I need to think about whether I have time to watch). You might well be the first Pateron I subscribe to because of this. Keep up the great work!
You have a fabulous way of presenting information so that it makes perfect sense.... Thanks
Thanks for the video man, i watched it once it came and bought the small pcb now i can power my camera and supply it with the current it needs to run almost forever.
Wait, you only have to flip the damn thing twice to fit? (3:40) You should go buy lottery ticket. I never managed to get it right in less than 3 tries.
I always get them right because I look at the connector and the port so I am basically God
I'm always wasting time on finding the hole by touching and then flipping the connector to get the right orientation.
I once get it pluged in the first try... turned out that I've use to much force and managed to plug it in the wrong way, wich lead to a short circuit and a bluescreen.
I usually give up after trying for 3 times, no wonder why my phone does not turn on anymore
I know, right? I have a 50% change of getting it right the first time and it always takes 3 tries!
The first time I saw MicroUSB 3.0 I knew it's an abomination, and I already hated MicroUSB for taking place of MiniUSB {Great small port, durable]
I'm happy, that USB-C is taking place of MicroUSB
No, MiniUSB was terrible! I hated that on the PS3 pad for instance. I barely ever had any MiniUSB cables. MicroUSB at least saw or rather still sees a wide adoption and thus I also have lots of cables available.
i have literally lifted my s7 edge up by the cable and have had no issues with the micro us plug so idk about the durability issues
@@bland9876 I think some of it is also because of the very cheap Mini-USB sockets and cables being literal shit. I got one of these 10$ logic analyzers and the first thing i noticed was that just wiggling the Mini-USB cable a little bit causes disconnects, that thing was loose af. Never had such severe problems with cheap Micro-USB sockets...
As with everything it depends, I had a lot of problems with my previous phone micro-USB, but my camera and car recorder Mini-USB works flawlessly
He didn't even mention mini USB 3 with three poles (+ the shell)
It is used in many Nikon cameras
Far out I had no idea you could program these. I am using one for a project and didn't know you could do that. Thanks a lot!
That was a great Video my friend. Very informative. I learned a couple of things. I have fallen in love with ucb-c. I need to play with that small power management board. Thank you sir.
Great Scott just loves highlighters and sketchpens. He includes them in all his videos🤣🤣🤣
He really wants Stabilo/Edding/etc to sponsor him!
Audio Jack: Hold my beer...
Honestly this is a great video as there are barely any videos on explaining the basics of USB c however there's also literally no videos explaining the use/integration of USB c & pd integrated circuits with electronics projects so maybe something you want to try out??
again great video, keep up the awesome work :D
Good video. I really appreciate that you are manually drawing on paper and pen instead of using screen graphics. Thanks!
6:19 deeper grooves at level 7
i hope you make tutorial " ,how to made amplifer using tda ic..."
Why ? TDA audio ic's are fully integrated amplifiers.Apply power and a input signal and you are done.There is even an example circuit(AND PCB) in the Datasheet :D
@@pesho9971 This
Yo . Choosing automotive sound amps non class d Tda's would be just about soldering connectors , a power filter ( 2 filtering caps , with a coil(optional if not for cars ) ) , 4 caps on inputs ...and that's mostly it ( test scheme from data docs pdf are very good ) .
@@StaticVapour590 we don't care teacher!! massage still got through.
@@pesho9971 Reasons I can think of:
1) He has made videos about simpler things
2) There are some details, like power source, noise filtering, IC model (which plays a big role) and stuff that would be nice to get recommendation from someone who knows
3) Why not? He can make profit out of it
appreciate the manual pen drawing session, great works sir
I will never understand why people like you ever get a "thumbs down" I guess some people just have to hate, I have to give you thumbs up ever time due to the fact that you explain things very well and spend a lot of time doing the vid. keep it up!
That would be that they are rotationally symmetric...
That is exactly what I wanna see someone explain with graphics or video. Can't seem to find any
A link for that DC load @ 7:54 will be appreciated. :-)
Pls chk ali express
@@Bratzt3r I did. Could not find exact item.
Great handwritten graphs! Great video. Thank you.
I've really learned something new and useful from this video. Thanks! :) Good job. Cheers!
"Let's get started!"
You know what would be useful. A USB C testing device that tells you everything a set USB C port supports...
@@tge96
An all in one device...
Try this one: www.aliexpress.com/item/33044715741.html
Many thanks for this clear and clean video Scott !!
That PD sink is exactly what I needed. Thanks
let ur ink dry a little longer when writeing please
Spell writing correctly please
If you mean when he goes over the ink with his highlighter, it won't change the outcome much.
You must be new to this channel
Next episode: HACKED! Laptop gets a USB C PD port for charging
Good explanation ! Many of the "sources" still will not do 20V @ 5A, but the "sink" should be able to "negotiate" a compatible voltage.
I am so glad that i subscribed to you. Great content.
1:44 They are actually mini and micro USB-B connectors, not just mini/micro.
Or rather, USB mini-B and USB micro-B connectors.
Step 1: Don't be Raspberry Pi
Step 2: ???
Step 3: Profit
Thanks man! Your the only person that managed to explain USB-C property to me
OMG I love you! Thanks very much for this video. Everything makes a lot more sense now
If only this guy developed USB c 10 years ago
According to the new nomenclature:
USB 3.0 is USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 is USB 3.1 Gen 2
Funny, that nomenclature you mention is still older than current. It's now usb 3.2 gen1x1, gen 1x2, gen 2x1, gen 2x2. USB 3.1 and 3.0 is removed
Thype C connector is really a blessing
It has diversity, power management, plugs easily in any orientation really nice thing
Great walk through as ever
Thanks for sharing this great video😀👍
usb c is nice exept all the cables are gamble of which actual features are included in it exept the plug.
"Rotationally symmetric at half a turn."
This video was long overdue.
Thanks...👍👍
Fantastic video. Thank you for creating and posting!
The only thing USB-C can't do is stay inside the connector. Does anyone else have this problem?
Nope. Clicks in quite well
Why does the usb-c look so flimsy, whenever you plugged it in it seems like it would fall out
Really? At least it's better than microusb.
it looks like it but it holds stronger than micro
Awesome man! Have a great weekend, Andreas 🇸🇪
Your videos really get me inspired!!
usb-c is just a connector
the important part is the cable and protocol.
Does anyone else notice that after every sentence or in between shots it sounds like he is breathing in heavily?
This is most likely due to the fact he needs to breath...
This guy is really great! I hope he could make a 5-35 dc volts power logic probe project that has a digital display for mechanics. There’s a lot out of videos out there but I think if he’ll do it it would be fantastic because of his skills and talent, plus he’s good in making video tutorials.
Thank you for putting this vid together!
3:40 HE'S A WITCH!
Everyone knows it's impossible to plug a USB A connector in without rotating it at least twice!
That's only with a lot of practice. Usually you try about 5 times before using the flashlight on your phone
I'll tell you trick to get it in the first time
When you look at the usb, you see 2 square holes. You need to look at the holes and see if it is covered from the inside or it is open ( you can see the inside of the usb)
The open hole is the side you have to keep up and the closed one down
Well I'm not good at explaining stuff but I think you'll get it if you look at it carefully.
It works like a charm everytime
@@ericfernandes3966 Yeah thats the method i use to identify which way it goes. And ive never put in a usb the wrong way for years since figuring it out.
its like a god given talent to be able to do that
@@ItsDextrin yea hahah😉
In my opinion, i think that the micro usb is one of the worst types of connectors out there, they constantly break.
Agreed. They also fall out pretty easily (such as when trying to charge something being carried in a backpack).
@stoeger 2 I have a power bank where the charging port has worn out, makes it borderline useless. I use a magnetic adapter to make it work now.
Bruno Abruzzi? You cook AND do electronics... AMAZING!!
Wow! Great video!👏👏👏
Last summer, I purchased a 50AH LiFePO4 power bank, w/19VDC input (same as 2 parallel 20 Watt PV panels), 2 x USB-2 outputs (5 VDC motor power), & 1 x USB-C PD out (12 VDC SBC + PWM cooling). This was intended for a stand alone, solar powered, HiDef security camera.
Unfortunately, the powerbank would shut down and reset the USB-C output to 5VDC whenever solar power was applied or removed from the input. (Just as you explained)
So, I trashed it's charge controller/output circuit board, salvaged the 8 3.7V LiFePO4 cells, reconfigured them into 2S4P @ 7.4VDC. Then, used a 5 amp CC Buck converter to charge the cells @ 8 VDC, plus another 5 amp Buck converter to supply the 5VDC motor power. So far, so good. But, I'm running on an under-protected LiFePO4 power pack.🙄
Your programmable STM32 USB-C adapter would have saved me all of that extra expense and hassle. Thanks to you, next time I'll know. 🤙
A very helpful video, thank you! You have beautiful handwriting!
Well explained.
Keep the vids coming.
Thanks for your clear explanation.
Thanks for allowing us to learn new tricks to keep up with new gadgets.
You provided all the info one needs to judge how great USB type C is, along with quantitative analysis.
Linus also did a video on USBs, where he told about how USB 3 splits into 3.2 gen1,
Gen2, gen2x2 etc.
Very informative. Thanks. I also enjoy your accent and enunciation. One little hint: the English article "the" is usually pronounced "thee" before vowels and "thuh" before consonants.
Your videos are great, very educational and informative. Thanks!
I can do the same thing with my USB meter (making it output any compatible voltage over USB-C)... It has a PD trigger function that allows you to select what output voltage it will supply to the output USB-C port 🙂
I love the effort you are putting in to overcome your speech impediment! I used to not be able to listen to your videos!
3:40 I think the term you're looking for is "rotational symmetry" - when you rotate an object by less than a full turn and it has the same shape/layout. In the case of Type C connectors, their shape and most of their pins have two-fold rotational symmetry, because there are 2 positions, separated by 360/2 = 180 degrees, that work.
I learned something thank you for not wasting my time I will subscribe 🤠
I love the old USB 3.0 ss connector.
It was really good and allways gave me a strong connection for my charger.
USB-C is allright, but it's not the same tight feel.