USB C port adapter makes life easier

[Stuck4ger]

I find it annoyingly difficult to see and plug into the console USB port so I got a 90 deg port adapter which stands out both visually and by touch.

https://a.co/d/18l3d8g

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[Gaximus]

That’s actually a pretty good idea, and I thought too bad it doesn’t have a light, did a quick search and found these, they’re not 90 degree(which is a bummer, they might pullout when on accident) but they are lighted. And they are current 43% off.

https://a.co/d/ecqozRH

 

[REM]

much better protection from accidentally bending the port too. good idea.

 

[Stuck4ger]

I’m doing the same for the glovebox thumb drive. I don’t like [edit!] it sticking out where it could be caught or bent.

 

[Stuck4ger]

That’s actually a pretty good idea, and I thought too bad it doesn’t have a light, did a quick search and found these, they’re not 90 degree(which is a bummer, they might pullout when on accident) but they are lighted. And they are current 43% off.

https://a.co/d/ecqozRH

Those are USB to USB C adapters, they won’t work in the consoles

 

[CyberGus]

I use right-angle cables, similar to this.

 

[LivinLrge]

Well I didn't know there was a usb c in there until now, so great thank you.

 

[getsometom]

I’m doing the same for the glovebox thumb drive. I don’t mind it sticking out where it could be caught or bent.

Does the adapter limit the data transfer speed for the thumb drive?

 

[Stuck4ger]

Well I didn't know there was a usb c in there until now, so great thank you.

There are two more, equally hard to see under the rear display.

 

[HaulingAss]

I find it annoyingly difficult to see and plug into the console USB port so I got a 90 deg port adapter which stands out both visually and by touch.

https://a.co/d/18l3d8g

Those look nice, but someone should break one open and make sure there are no microchips inside. I've heard of USB cables that look identical to an Apple USB cable, that have a Bluetooth or wifi chip inside as a backdoor into whatever it's plugged into. Full access. Keystroke logging, etc.

 

[Stuck4ger]

So far I’m only using the USB ports to power my Starlink UPS and recharge my blender!

 

[shopaholic]

If you get the magnetic version of the same, will snap (securely) in place without direct visibility.

 

[jahansolu]

I found this: 90 degree vertical usbc <-- W/ LED Watts usage

or 90 degree vertical usbc <-- W/ "Powered" LED

Thoughts?

 

[Stuck4ger]

Yep, those will work. And you need one with microchips inside if you ever want to draw more than 5V, e.g. to power a Starlink

 

[jahansolu]

Yep, those will work. And you need one with microchips inside if you ever want to draw more than 5V, e.g. to power a Starlink

I do see myself wanting Starlink in the future, but right now the monthly is too expensive and the Mini hasn't been released in Canada.
@Stuck4ger, do you have an example / link of one powerful enough to power Starlink?

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