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Does anyone have experience with Volta Chargers? (or Magnetic chargers generally?)

Does anyone have experience with Volta Chargers? (or Magnetic chargers generally?)

I'm in the process of replacing my entire cable line up to be entirely USB-C & I am interested in perhaps getting something like volta spark cables. Has anyone tried these before?

There is a lot of variance in regular USB-C cables

There is a lot of variance in regular USB-C cables

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Not all USB-C cables are equal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bZ0y9G-4Pc

Cables are generally not marked, but play a crucial role in the transmission of power or data from and to your device. Without knowing, your phone could take...

Any real cable testers besides the one featured in this video?

Any real cable testers besides the one featured in this video?

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Why USB-C cables have chips inside that can talk to your phone

https://youtu.be/PwR2VqMjcBE

There is a reason why your cable has some active electronics inside that use an IC to talk to your phone, laptop or other device that needs more power or dat...

USB-C soap dispensers

USB-C soap dispensers

I've been relatively happy with this USB-C powered soap dispenser that I found on AliExpress for about $15. It doesn't have a brand name so it's best to recognize it by appearance:

The tank is 400 mL, and it's available in gel, spray, or foam. Gel makes the most sense because it works with generic hand soap.

I bought the first one around 10 months ago for my kitchen, and use it several times per week. Later got 2 more for my bathrooms. I'm impressed by the standby time, as the first charge lasted about 6 months, and it's yet to need a second charge. The motor sounds sluggish when it's about to die, but eventually it stops functioning and blinks the LEDs instead, so it seems to have working overdischarge protection.

It supports USB C-to-C charging at 5 volts. The biggest disadvantage is that there's no way to open it nondestructively for inspection or repair, so I don't know what kind of battery it uses. Recharging consumed 2641 mWh according to my USB-C power meter.

The first unit has developed a minor problem where it pumps a bit of air before soap comes out, so I had to compensate by raising the duration from 2 clicks to 3 clicks. The duration scale seems well-calibrated, as I've never needed to use 1 or 4.

There are several other USB-C soap dispensers available online, so leave a comment if you've tested one.

Project Farm - Best Power Bank Under $30? Let’s find out!

Project Farm - Best Power Bank Under $30? Let’s find out!

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Best Power Bank (Portable Charger) Under $30? Let’s find out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1sjqaRll2s

Power Banks: Anker, INIU, S22 Mini, Miady, LOVELEDI, IXNINE, KEOLL, CFIAI, iWalk, FEOB, Baseus, Durecopow, Erkrist, MREGB, RGVOTA, and GOODaaa. Power banks t...