Why do USB-C hubs still have USB 2.0 ports? (2021)

Re:Why do USB-C hubs still have USB 2.0 ports? (2021) by jmgao on Tuesday May 10, 2022 @08:34PM (#31334472)

Yeah, you need a 0.8mm thick PCB, but everyone can do that now (JLCPCB and oshpark both do it for the same price as a regular 1.6mm board). Here's a footprint: https://github.com/jmgao/PCB-USB-C

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Re:Why do USB-C hubs still have USB 2.0 ports? (2021) by LeifCarrotson on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @08:47AM (#31339163)

You can also do this with thicker PCBs (2.4 or 2mm, nominal 2.235mm, 1.6mm works with a good USB cable or a shim) to form a USB-A male connector, eg:

https://eleccelerator.com/usb-business-card/

http://goodfet.sourceforge.net/hardware/goodfet31/

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Re:Why do USB-C hubs still have USB 2.0 ports? (2021) by Eduard on Tuesday May 10, 2022 @09:13PM (#31334738)

I need photos to understand this, including one where a cable is connected to it

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Re:Why do USB-C hubs still have USB 2.0 ports? (2021) by jmgao on Tuesday May 10, 2022 @09:30PM (#31334834)

Sure: https://photos.app.goo.gl/CerrZNcQiQE254pTA

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Re:Why do USB-C hubs still have USB 2.0 ports? (2021) by shepherdjerred on Tuesday May 10, 2022 @11:47PM (#31335639)

Wow that’s crazy

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Re:Why do USB-C hubs still have USB 2.0 ports? (2021) by spookthesunset on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @12:53PM (#31342612)

Very cool!

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Re:Why do USB-C hubs still have USB 2.0 ports? (2021) by h-w on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @12:27AM (#31335850)

Awesome

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Re:Why do USB-C hubs still have USB 2.0 ports? (2021) by anyfoo on Tuesday May 10, 2022 @08:40PM (#31334499)

Sweet, I will consider that next time I need something USB-like, thanks!

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Re:Why do USB-C hubs still have USB 2.0 ports? (2021) by nimish on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @12:45AM (#31335937)

Oh my god this is incredible! And it has the full pinout so you can use debug accessory mode!

Game changing!

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