Y-Cable for FC and Data transmition

[NotSoEzAsIXpecteD]

Hi!

Are such cables available? 

Micro USB (or Type-C) to USB-A (Data->PC) and USB-A (Fast Charging->Charger)

If no, will do one myself and post some pictures.

[Sniperfox47]

8 minutes ago, NotSoEzAsIXpecteD said:

Hi!

Are such cables available? 

Micro USB (or Type-C) to USB-A (Data->PC) and USB-A (Fast Charging->Charger)

If no, will do one myself and post some pictures.

No. All fast charge methods require signalling on the data lines (apple 2.4A, Qualcomm Quick Charge, and all the Quick Charge derivatives like Adaptive charge) or the CC lines of a Type-C cable (USB PD).

 

USB Battery charging straight up doesn't work while transferring data.

 

For Micro USB the only options you'll have for charging are USB 3.0 at 900mA or USB 2.0 at 500mA for a normal device, which your computer will provide anyways, defeating the point of your Y-cable. If you're dead set on charging off the charger rather than the laptop you can just get a normal Y-cable like this and remove the power lines from the data plug: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-USB2HAUBY1-Cable-External-Drive/dp/B0047AALW6

 

For USB-C you could get 3A charging working with a custom Y-cable and resistor shorting ground, but afaik none are available on the market and it would be kinda sketchy to do, potentially damaging chargers that can't provide 3A.

 

[Changis]

24 minutes ago, NotSoEzAsIXpecteD said:

Hi!

Are such cables available? 

Micro USB (or Type-C) to USB-A (Data->PC) and USB-A (Fast Charging->Charger)

If no, will do one myself and post some pictures.

from microusb to usb-a? there are cables that have an added usb-a for added power.. fast charging depends on the charger, not the cable..

[Changis]

Just now, Sniperfox47 said:

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beat me to it with a much better reply