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Dual USB-C Port Idea (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I don't have a Framework as I'm waiting for my Thinkpad to die before I buy one, but I've been following the hype train for a while.

Anyways, I always thought it would be a cool idea if Framework made a dual usb-c expansion card. Was reading a few threads where people were saying you can't because the components are too big along with other excuses. So I did a quick search on amazon/ebay and found this compact USB-C splitter that looks like it should fit within the dimensions of an expansion card! https://www.ebay.com/itm/404004568102

Anyone have any experience or know anyone who modified a mini usb-c hub like this to fit into a 3D printed expansion card?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

USB C is much more complicated than a physical port. Sure its a single connector type. Sure its small. But its also got a lot of supported functionality which in turn requires a lot of supporting engineering and circuitry to support.

I have a FW16 on order. Its got 6 expansion slots. I'm struggling to figure out how to - Regularly - Use more than 2 or 3. A dual port USB C module would add no value, only complexity and probably cost more than a standard single port module.

What I'd like to know is how many people regularly fill every port of their 6, 8, 10, 12 port laptops as-is? Of those, and with so many connections, how many would be better served using a dock or moving up to a desktop/workstation?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Humanity solved all of those engineering challenges in 1942 with Duct Tape.

Your move u/s004aws