USB was intended to be a universal data connection protocol and hardware standard, and has been passably successful in so becoming. However, the more I see of USB C the less I like it, especially solely as a power connection for SBCs such as Rpi. It's like using a steam-shovel to hammer a nail: way over-specified. Even worse, although I've not attempted it, I'd guess that USB C connectors cannot be hand soldered. As a result, I've decided to adopt my own workbench standards.
The first step is to find a reliable supply of suitable cable. This would have a light-gauge twisted pair for data, a single thicker cable for power positive, optionally another for power negative, and a wrapped (not woven) outer shield for shielding and optionally power negative. Does anyone know where such cable can be purchased in hobbyist quantities and pricing?
The first step is to find a reliable supply of suitable cable. This would have a light-gauge twisted pair for data, a single thicker cable for power positive, optionally another for power negative, and a wrapped (not woven) outer shield for shielding and optionally power negative. Does anyone know where such cable can be purchased in hobbyist quantities and pricing?