Mastodawn

In my ongoing quest to find/create a multi-channel USB charger that really can deliver full power on all its ports at once, I've evaluated this Quad Type-A module and confirmed that it does truly provide its full rated power, without anything melting. (Next up I will be testing some much more powerful Type-C chargers that claim to deliver 260W and 280W total respectively). https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4ObxhEb

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Kit Bashir

Okay, here's an update on my quest to find a USB power delivery solution that contains a minimal amount of lies.

All the "820W GAN Charger" etc products on Amazon, Ali, Ebay etc are made of lies, they can deliver maximum output on one port only and as soon as you connect a second port they die in the arse.

So, previous post was a Type-A delivery board that really can run all four channels. Onward!

This (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3jXwvV5) is a 4-way Type-C module with each port rated for 65W. At 20V and 3A it comes close enough that I'll give it a pass. The voltage sags a bit from 20v to around 19v but giving the benefit of the doubt I will attribute this to my utter garbage lash-up of load cabling.

Recommended, you will not regret putting 240 watts in your trousers.

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Kit Bashir Mar 4

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Our next contestant is a 100W dual output charger. I just tested the USB-C port, it really does deliver 100W and safely shuts down if I try to draw more. https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3lTcROR

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Gheesh Mar 4

@Unixbigot I bought my last two bricks from #pine64 (open hardware company) and never had any issues like I had with Aliexpress purchases https://pine64.org/devices/pinepower/ They also have a desktop version which has a nice display https://pine64.org/devices/pinepower_desktop/

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PinePower, A 65W GaN Power Supply The portable PinePower packs plenty of power in a very compact design. It is capable of powering or charging multiple PINE64 devices; such as the Pinebook Pro, PinePhone and the PineTime simultaneously. If you’re interested in getting the Pinecil, our soldering iron, then we highly recommend the PinePower to ensure optimal power delivery.

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