Whoah... 43 watts!!

Droning on and on... · Jul 30, 2022

Charging in the Charging Hub.... fantastic!!

Killowatt · Jul 30, 2022

I think it's cool seeing what items charge at, and watch them drop off as they get closer to full charge.

lensimages · Jul 31, 2022

mightypilot2000 said:
Charging in the Charging Hub.... fantastic!!

Where did you purchase that from please, cheers Len

Droning on and on... · Jul 31, 2022

lensimages said:
Where did you purchase that from please, cheers Len

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MS545VF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

That's the 4' one... I have a 6 and 10 footer too, easy to find on amazon.

lensimages · Jul 31, 2022

mightypilot2000 said:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MS545VF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

That's the 4' one... I have a 6 and 10 footer too, easy to find on amazon.

Many Thanks, just ordered one, cheers Len

Octisurfer · Aug 1, 2022

mightypilot2000 said:
Charging in the Charging Hub.... fantastic!!

Caution. This cable does not measure accurately. Only the display is fantastic when the values are too high.
Good idea. Not terribly accurate.

globetrotterdrone · Aug 1, 2022

Yeah, it is most likely charging with max. 36 W (12 V x 3 A) as intended.
My power bank reports 37 W which seems fine so far.

Killowatt · Aug 6, 2022

Octisurfer said:
Caution. This cable does not measure accurately. Only the display is fantastic when the values are too high.
Good idea. Not terribly accurate.

Agreed, but I don't need accuracy, I have meters for that. It's just another toy in the box, but tells me the charger is doing it's job. Charging fast at first, then a lower rate at mid level, then see a low rate when 80% charged or more. It's just cool.

tvdwouw · Aug 7, 2022

Both the charger as well as the Mini Pro 3 support "PD" - the power supply may go higher than the standard 5V so that with a limited current fast charging is possible. If you buy an aftermarket charger you should therefore try to obtain a PD version such as this one. Look in the spec which says "Input: 5V/9V/12V--3A".
Special USB-C meters can specify the voltage as well as the current so you can monitor precisely what is happening - for instance see this meter.

CanadaDrone · Aug 10, 2022

There's nothing wrong with the cables if you are using them for fun but If you want to measure wattage accurately, get yourself one of these (or similar) and you also aren't limited to USB-C applications:

RioRand Plug Power Meter Energy Digital LCD Electricity Usage Monitor Watt Voltage Amps Meter : Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement

www.amazon.ca

Those cables with the meters in them are sold from the manufacturer for a little over $1 each:

Usams Fast Charging Usb C Cable Charging Cable Fast Charging Type C For Phone/android Braided Data Cable 1m (30pcs/1set) - Buy Type C Cables Usb C Charging Cable usb Charging Cable cable Usb C Usb Type C Cable Fast Charging For Android Phone Product

Usams Fast Charging Usb C Cable Charging Cable Fast Charging Type C For Phone/android Braided Data Cable 1m (30pcs/1set) - Buy Type C Cables Usb C Charging Cable usb Charging Cable cable Usb C Usb Type C Cable Fast Charging For Android Phone Product on Alibaba.com

www.alibaba.com

They appear to be a much better in the USA but on Amazon Canada they are around $30.

Droning on and on... · Feb 19, 2023

Just a followup, the cable shown in the OP is very inaccurate. I had two of that brand, both horrible, gave them away.

Since then I tried a different brand, and it was accurate within 1 watt all the way to it's rated 100W capacity. I have since bought an additional 6 footer and a 10 foot, all accurate to +/– 1 watt.

Brand is WOTOBE US, here's the link on Amazon for the 6':

WOTOBEUS 6ft USB C to USB C Cable 5A PD100W Cord LED Display QC5 PPS45W Super Fast Charging Type-C Phone Laptop 480Mbps Data for iPad MacBook Pro Air Thunderbolt Samsung Galaxy Pixel LG Android PS5 https://a.co/d/8NiSfHt

If you want more detailed info, here's a cable that rotates voltage, current, power (watts), accumulated charge (Ah) and charge time in the display, and proved to be accurate to about half a watt:

j5create USB-C to USB-C 2.0... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0868S782Z?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share