Hacking Question USB C to USB A cable

[annson24]

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No, I disagree with you. You clearly don't know what you're talking about and I've no time explaining more what I learnt from university and what I practice at work to some stubborn nobody on the internet. Without evidence you say? Pff. Go back to school rather than browsing the "internet" for these "evidences."

 

[King_Knoedel]

Ok quick question. I ordered a cable and would like to connect my Samsung galaxy s7 directly to my switch and use the nxloader app for Android.
Is this ok or could it damage my console?

The cable is a micro usb to usb c cable from Amazon.

 

[Shadow LAG]

No, I disagree with you. You clearly don't know what you're talking about ... Go back to school rather than browsing the "internet" for these "evidences."

Let me see if I am understanding this right, your argument is I have no idea what I'm talking about because I provided evidence? First off, you asked for evidence, and I provided that evidence to back my claims citing Google, Cnet, Nintendo, Amazon, and other leading technical journals and tech companies. What have you provided? You are just lashing out now due to a bruised ego, and if you really are in the computer science field, you really need to be willing to change your views based on the evidence. This is about protecting members, and I don't think it's a good idea to be telling people to use cables that the industry has confirmed is dangerous.


I'm sorry if that rubs you the wrong way, but in the end facts are what matter and the facts state using a A to C cable without a 56ohm resistor will damage hardware.

Ok quick question. I ordered a cable and would like to connect my Samsung galaxy s7 directly to my switch and use the nxloader app for Android.
Is this ok or could it damage my console?

The cable is a micro usb to usb c cable from Amazon.

Sure, could you please provide a link?

 

[fatsquirrel]

Id avoid buying those 104012 times rebranded chinese cables (Anker etc) despite them being ''certified''.

 

[annson24]

First off, you asked for evidence, and I provided that evidence to back my claims citing Google, Cnet, Nintendo, Amazon, and other leading technical journals and tech companies. What have you provided? You are just lashing out now due to a bruised ego, and if you really are in the computer science field, you really need to be willing to change your views based on the evidence. This is about protecting members, and I don't think it's a good idea to be telling people to use cables that the industry has confirmed is dangerous.


I'm sorry if that rubs you the wrong way, but in the end facts are what matter and the facts state using a A to C cable without a 56ohm resistor will damage hardware.

Okay so maybe we got each other off on the wrong foot, sorry for the attacks. For me this matter is really highly debatable as our principles in theory, technicality, and in practice are against the claims online. But you're right, until one of two sides is proven correct, the best and safe thing to do is just to follow what Nintendo is telling. There is no hurt in doing that, other than you'll have to spend a few more bucks.

I was wrong for attacking you, please forgive me.

 

[King_Knoedel]

First off, you asked for evidence, and I provided that evidence to back my claims citing Google, Cnet, Nintendo, Amazon, and other leading technical journals and tech companies. What have you provided? You are just lashing out now due to a bruised ego, and if you really are in the computer science field, you really need to be willing to change your views based on the evidence. This is about protecting members, and I don't think it's a good idea to be telling people to use cables that the industry has confirmed is dangerous.


I'm sorry if that rubs you the wrong way, but in the end facts are what matter and the facts state using a A to C cable without a 56ohm resistor will damage hardware.




Sure, could you please provide a link?

I would like to provide you a link but unfortunately I'm not allowed because this is a new account and I can't post links. This is the cable description from Amazon:
AmazonBasics - Verbindungskabel, USB Typ C auf Micro-USB Typ B, USB 2.0, 0,9 m, Schwarz
Verkauft von: Amazon EU S.a.r.L

 

[Shadow LAG]

Okay so maybe we got each other off on the wrong foot, sorry for the attacks. For me this matter is really highly debatable as our principles in theory, technicality, and in practice are against the claims online. But you're right, until one of two sides is proven correct, the best and safe thing to do is just to follow what Nintendo is telling. There is no hurt in doing that, other than you'll have to spend a few more bucks.

I was wrong for attacking you, please forgive me.

No worries. I understand.

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I would like to provide you a link but unfortunately I'm not allowed because this is a new account and I can't post links. This is the cable description from Amazon:
AmazonBasics - Verbindungskabel, USB Typ C auf Micro-USB Typ B, USB 2.0, 0,9 m, Schwarz
Verkauft von: Amazon EU S.a.r.L

Appears to be certified by USB-IF to be compliant. Should be fine

 

[Technicmaster0]

I would like to provide you a link but unfortunately I'm not allowed because this is a new account and I can't post links. This is the cable description from Amazon:
AmazonBasics - Verbindungskabel, USB Typ C auf Micro-USB Typ B, USB 2.0, 0,9 m, Schwarz
Verkauft von: Amazon EU S.a.r.L

In case anyone wants to have the link: https://www.amazon.de/AmazonBasics-Verbindungskabel-USB-Micro-USB-Schwarz/dp/B01GGKYAIU/

 

[WadsRUs]

Just to clarify regarding the resistance of the resistor in the cable - some people are stating that it's 56 Ohms - it's NOT! It's 56 K Ohms. That K makes an important difference.

 

[scary_dog]

I found this article which might be helpful in clearing confusion here.
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...blame_for_third-party_docks_bricking_consoles

tldr; If Nintendo has used a non-standard spec for its USB-C connection, then third-party accessory makers - who will be making sure their products are compliant - could unknowingly be causing Switch consoles to brick themselves. The end result? Nintendo forces you to only purchase docks and power supplies it has produced or has licensed other companies to produce.

 

[scary_dog]

This amazonbasics cable is USB-IF Certified
AmazonBasics USB Type-C to USB-A Male 3.1 Gen2 Cable
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Type-C-USB-Male-Cable/dp/B01GGKYS6E

Will this work with switch? It is 5V, 3A rated and USB 3.1 instead of 2.0 mentioned in the first post.
Should i go with this or USB 2.0 cable?

 

[fatsquirrel]

Im getting kind of lost here. What cable is the right one then?
Id buy an official Nintendo cable if there was one -.-

 

[Zumoly]

Now that's worrying! I have been using Samsung Galaxy S8 cable all this time and was quite confident it is the thing to do... Is this cable okay to use?

 

[GizmoTheGreen]

Im getting kind of lost here. What cable is the right one then?
Id buy an official Nintendo cable if there was one -.-

But there are

 

[charlieb]

UK people

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01HF0YGCK

or these (cheaper) adaptors that according to the pics have a 56K ohm resistor

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LYR5F2X/

 

[willdunz]

what about usb c to usb c cable?

 

[fatsquirrel]

But there are

Apart from the pro controller one there aren't. Im checking noth nintendo japans offical website and japanese amazon :o

 

[Shadow LAG]

Now that's worrying! I have been using Samsung Galaxy S8 cable all this time and was quite confident it is the thing to do... Is this cable okay to use?

If it came from the samsung manufacturer, you should be fine. It's the off brand cheap cables you need to worry about.

Just to clarify regarding the resistance of the resistor in the cable - some people are stating that it's 56 Ohms - it's NOT! It's 56 K Ohms. That K makes an important difference.

This is correct.

what about usb c to usb c cable?

This is what I use. You shouldn't have any problems with these.

 

[fatsquirrel]

It's the off brand cheap cables you need to worry about.

Yet you recommend an Anker cable which is a shady chinese cable?

 

[scary_dog]

Yet you recommend an Anker cable which is a shady chinese cable?

I'm getting Amazonbasics cable.. it's the only one reasonably priced cable that I trust for quality & performance. I'm not sure about anker though, never used it.