Ever wondered why your Arduino wasn’t programming, only to find out that the cable doesn’t have any data conductors? Worry not, [Spencer Maroukis] has got you covered with the USB Sleuth Cable Tester!

There’s no shame in admitting you’ve been burned by a cheapo USB cable — ever since some bean counter realized there was a few cents to be saved by producing “power only” USB cables, no hardware ...

Being able to power devices over USB, especially over the higher levels afforded by USB-C, is fantastic. A standard connector is the way forward, even if some companies took their time implementing it ...

I have a drawer full of USB cables and every time I want to connect a device, I have to try them out. USB-C was supposed to simplify things: One cable for everything, that was the promise. In practice ...

Electronic enthusiasts searching for a small multifunctional USB digital tester, may be interested in a new product now available from the Adafruit online store. Supporting measurements for USB A, ...