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Topic # 136292 22-Nov-2013 07:16
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I'm after an on/off switch for a micro-B usb port. The reason is my phone's wireless charger makes an annoying noise when it's plugged in but not working, and switching on and off at the mains is annoying when you're at a work desk and it's under and in back somewhere.

I guess I could use a mains switch, which would be more efficient. I have one at home and they're about $50 from memory. It's not worth that much money to me.

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  Reply # 938784 22-Nov-2013 08:31
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You cant just unplug the charger end and plug it back in?




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  Reply # 938786 22-Nov-2013 08:34
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I can, but I don't want to.

 
 
 
 


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  Reply # 938790 22-Nov-2013 08:44
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http://dx.com/p/usb-2-0-sync-data-charging-cable-w-switch-for-google-nexus-7-ii-black-100-cm-241042




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  Reply # 938791 22-Nov-2013 08:46
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Awesome, that would do the job. Thanks :)

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  Reply # 938794 22-Nov-2013 08:48
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Actually, that one probably isn't what you want, what about this:
http://dx.com/p/usb-switch-charging-cable-for-raspberry-pi-tablet-cellphone-black-150cm-267667




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  Reply # 938795 22-Nov-2013 08:50
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The description does make it sound better. I can't see images on that page though. Will look at home later. Thanks :)

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