How to power ANYTHING using USB-C Power Delivery and the ZY12PDN PD Trigger Board

Kenneth Finnegan2 HN recommenders · 2020–2023
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Kenneth Finnegan shows how USB-C Power Delivery trigger boards like the ZY12PDN negotiate 5V to 20V so you can power projects from a USB-C charger, including the color coding for each voltage.

Recommended as a practical way to get 12V or other voltages from USB-C for hobby projects.

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3 comments from Hacker News

@gabrielblack2020 · in “fpx: easy USB‑C power for all your devices”

I'm using ZY12PDN USB-C PD boards ( [VIDEO] ) About point 2, IMHO, better a jumper to disable programming mode than having to obstruct the sensor.

@rainbowzootsuit2023 · in “All About USB-C: Resistors and Emarkers”

[VIDEO] I found this video just today about USB PD "trigger boards" or "decoy modules" in the ali express/ebay/amazon searches. There seem to be some you can short a resistor on for a locked setting, or others like in the video that have a mode select.

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@hug2023 · in “EU sends Apple stark warning over USB-C charging on new iPhones”

These little boards are ultra handy: [VIDEO] Rip the barrel plug off of things and replace it with USB-C input, or make your own USB-C 'dongle' to power anything that needs 12v.

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