Power Anything with USB-C Instead! (USB PD DIY)

With a USB-C PD Trigger Board you can adapt ANY device to use your USB-C charger or a power bank!! It takes only 2 minutes of simple DIY! If your device needs around 9V, 12V, 15V or 20V - you can adapt it to use a USB-C Power Delivery source and reduce clutter around your house. It's quick, cheap and convenient - so I plan on upgrading most of my non-USB-C electronics this way :D

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Pre-made(!!) barrel plug USB-C adapters:
If you find the size and voltage you need - you can can avoid DIY altogether!

Female PD trigger boards, 9V, 12V, 15V, 20V:

Male PD trigger boards (plugs):
Better for making dedicated cables (and not adapters)

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[darrenschmitz]

I learned something today, didn't know USB type C could accept other voltages. This video gets a well deserved Thumbs Up!

[reallynotpc]

So THAT's what USB-C PD is good for! I was aware of it but not of how I might use it. Thanks for this!

[crazyperson]

Great video! USB Type C is so useful, PPS capable adapters also open up voltage from 3.3v-21v. One note for all USB Type C compliant adapters is they will not supply 5V on VBUS (main power) until proper pull-down resistance or current sink is detected on one of the CC lines from the device trying to be powered (sink). If you probe the power lines of a type-C cable, there should be 0v until negotiated.

[arenomusic]

I don't know why there aren't more guides for this technology, this was a great starting point. Trying to figure out a modular way to supply power to 4x Raspberry Pis and 4x portable monitors at work, thank you for sharing this helped a lot!

[thGenNativeTexan]

This is by far the most coherent and easy to understand video I've seen on PD. Thanks!

[CMKOGAMING]

that's funny I'm looking for usbc pd to 12v for a vehicle and found those on Amazon. but needed more clarification. thanks, it seems this is exactly what I needed

[MrBullfrog]

I loved the video but I have problems trying to process the information when my brain is getting older. I am 73 and sad to say it takes me longer to process information like in this video.

[Awesomes]

I have a 12v Bose Bluetooth speaker and this is exactly what I was hoping for.

[thuff]

Nice thank you for sharing how you got USBC PD to work. I will get the adapter board you suggested.

[tonyjewitt]

I have a first generation Bose soundlink mini with a 12v barrel charger .. now I can use my usbc macbook charger instead .. reducing the clutter !! Thanks for the pro tip !!

[nickbooth]

Great clear explanation and examples! Great video

[daveh]

I wondered what the PD meant. Thanks for explaining!

[Cynos_D]

Oooh those adaptors are brilliant, i have so many devices with clunky or proprietary chargers that would benefit from this. Thanks for sharing.

[jeffdege]

I'm refitting a live aboard sailboat. Traditionally US boats use 12VDC, and have car cigarette lighter outlets scattered around. My plan is to install USB-PD outlets. And for my devices that don't charge from USB I'll make custom cables.

[lyn]

IIRC this is what universal notebook power supplies for cars do now, adjusting voltage depending on which included adapter is used.

[VirtualArcades]

Informative and practical. Learned about USB Power Delivery and how devices can negotiate different power levels.
It's the next gen.

[YunxiaLiu]

Thanks so much! I was trying to figure out a setup for the April 8 solar eclipse using just one power bank to power my Nikon DSLR and a GoPro. I hooked up the power bank and the DSLR and only got 5V. I was wondering how to get required 9V for the DSLR and saw this video. Ordered the PD module and hopefully get the set up working tomorrow!

[DavidCobb]

Wow. I have an electric piano that uses a separate mains-powered 12v plug pack. So it needs mains power to run.
Using this USB-C PD idea, I could power it with a battery pack and play it ‘untethered’ anywhere. 😊

[pooppyybuhhole]

i just found your channel and have been binge watching a lot of stuff as im just now getting into add lights and stuff to my 3d printed props. Thank you for the amazing content!

[led_man]

I’m using 300w over USB type C powerbanks on a full Led costume