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#294113 6-Mar-2022 11:35
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I'm after a USB cable tester to test charging (so voltage and amps) on cables - we have an enormous pile of cables, and keen to weed out the good ones from the bad/suspect/charging constrained. I see a vast array on ebay, Trademe et al, so anyone with specific recommendations?

 

Unfortunately it is a mix of USB-A --> Micro USB, USB-A --> USB-C and USB-C --> USB-C cables to test. Though I'm hoping adapters might deal with that, rather than an over-elaborate testing system.

 

I've already got a (very) basic network tester, so dedicated USB tester or combined network + USB tester is fine if it offers the best option.


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  #2879847 6-Mar-2022 15:44
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I went with a simple USB tester and a resistive load some years ago. Useful for checking chargers, cables plus phone and tablet loads.

 

A more up to date tester version is shown below. You might need a few extra adapters to suit your cables and connector combinations.

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32854809579.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_groupList.8148356.1.63155979Dog1bQ

 

USB Load with switched resistors:

 

I have a board with 4 resistors for various loads.... does not seem to be available now.... but here is a 2 resistor version.

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32717673669.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_groupList.8148356.5.7cb07967DVYRGI





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My first ever AM radio network connection was with a 1MHz AM crystal(OA91) radio receiver.


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