USB Cable Tester PCB Project

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USB-A and USB-C cable tester

Project for PCB board which checks what standards given cable supports. It check for amount of conductors inside the cable by lighting up LEDs.

Link: https://github.com/AlekSmola/USB-A-and-USB-C-cable-tester

Features:

  • Shows if there is continuity between different USB pins, i.e. which standards cable supports;
  • Can measure USB-C to USB-C cables
  • Can measure USB-A to USB-C cables
  • Powered from another USB-C (smart chargers compatible) or by soldering leads;
  • neat solution in pocket size;