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How to power ANYTHING using USB-C Power Delivery and the ZY12PDN PD Trigger Board

Kenneth Finnegan · tutorial · Watch on YouTube

Electronics & circuit designEmbedded systems & DIY electronics

What it is

Kenneth Finnegan shows how USB-C Power Delivery trigger boards like the ZY12PDN negotiate 5V to 20V so you can power projects from a USB-C charger, including the color coding for each voltage.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Recommended as a practical way to get 12V or other voltages from USB-C for hobby projects.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2020, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “I found this video just today about USB PD "trigger boards" or "decoy modules”

    Explains PD trigger boards with selectable voltage modes

    rainbowzootsuit, 2023-01 · Recommendation · in “All About USB-C: Resistors and Emarkers”

  2. “These little boards are ultra handy”

    Shows how to power anything at 12V from USB-C using small boards

    hug, 2023-05 · Recommendation · in “EU sends Apple stark warning over USB-C charging on new iPhones”

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Topics: usb-c pd, trigger board, zy12pdn, power supply, electronics

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