@HitokageX
Ya, only USB-C can do Power Delivery. That's why all these proprietary fast charging solutions were invented like Qualcomm.
Idk why Anker didn't make the Powercore+ with Power Delivery. It's not really used for much at the moment, I'm guessing that's why. But it's demand is growing and I read a report where they said their next model would include it. Now that Switch uses it, people are looking for it. And I say PowerCore+ because the original PowerCore doesn't even have USB-C. The + does but isn't PD.
With Qualcomm, here's why. Normal USB-C chargers should output electricity when plugged in, but no current when not plugged in. Tests performed with a power meter showed the end not plugged in was "VBUS Hot", which is against USB spec. It means power is being supplied to the cable even though nothing is plugged in.
I'd stay away from ALL proprietary fast charging. Some may work, but I can't tell you which will and which won't, so don't risk it. Qualcomm and Fast Charging are definitely high risk though
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@HitokageX
Idk. I've never seen that model before. Says "Speed" model. Might have to do some google searching.
Personally though, a big battery like that won't fit in a smaller case. I've found 10,000mAh to be the most I can fit. When you've got a battery, USBC charger, USBC to USBC cable, phone charger and cable (for hotspot internet), headphones, tripod, games and Switch + Joycons to fit in one case, you have to take size into account
@ValhallaOutcast
That is the new updated design from Butterfox. I actually like it more than the Sheika case from Zelda BotW special edition. Their initial design was too snug against Joycons and would press in the shoulder buttons. It also did not hold the Switch in with velcro and it only held 10 games as opposed to 19. This new updated design fixed everything and I've gotta admit, it's gonna be hard to switch over to the Waterfield leather cases I ordered when they arrive (spent $365 on the cowboy leather pouch, the black leather mid size cityslicker case, and the multiplayer Pro bag- three different sizes and they were designed based off 6 weeks of polling customers to see what they wanted and exactly how big they needed their cases to be and what they wanted them to hold- and the cases are designed to work together so that the two smaller cases fit perfectly in the pouch for Switch in the Pro Bag).
@ValhallaOutcast
Id also recommend this, but you need the USB-C to USB-C cable with a right angle on one end, otherwise the cable won't fit due to how low it sits. Those big plastic plate stands aren't very portable for a case like the one I posted above. But this? This is super portable.
If PD refers to USB-C cables, and that the specs is capable of upwards to 20V, 5A, why is it that USB C-to-C cables are capped at 3A?
Is there such thing as normal USB C-to-C cable with max 3A and PD USB C-to-C cable with max 5A?
@JaxonH Woah! That Butterfox case is really nice. It also looks really snug so that the switch doesn't move around to much. I've put some padding into mine just cause my case is a little big.And the screen is fully covered and there's a lot of storage space. The case I have is a really crappy, unofficial one I simply got from EB games just to make sure I at least had something to protect it with. I really should have thought about it more, but I completely forgot about buying a case until the day I actually picked up my switch. I think all the switch and zelda hyped consumed my brain! XD Oh well,at least I can now buy this case.
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@HitokageX
USB-C cables, by default, can handle up to 5V 3A (15W) But special cables with an emarker can do up to 5A instead of just 3A. PD capable cables are usually sold under the "USB 3.1" but it could just refer to data transfer and not power. I hate how unclear everything is with cables being sold. It should just say what profiles it supports, and which of those are PD profiles. I'm sure we'll get there eventually.
Here's a handy resource if you're interested. I'm still learning about a lot of the stuff myself and I found resources like this to be extremely helpful.
Thanks a lot for all the help. Yeah, most of the confusion arised from the current mess in the market rather than the formal specifications being hard to understand.
It's CableCreation. This particular one hasn't been vetted, but most of CableCreation's cables have been vetted by Benson Leung. And tbh, it's the only reputable 6ft right angle USB-C cable I could find. So I said screw it, I'm sure it's fine. 90% of the time even if something does violate the spec, it doesn't mean it's unsafe. Heck Nintendo's own official charger violates the official Power Delivery spec lol. Kinda gotta know how to separate which ones violate and are dangerous, and which ones violate and are still perfectly safe. Not to say this isn't in spec though. It very well may be. It works fine for me, that I can confirm.
Psalms 22:16 (1,000 yrs before Christ)
They pierced My hands and feet
Isaiah 53:5 (700 yrs before Christ)
He was pierced for our transgressions
At my work we use HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Tablets. Anyone know if the charging cables for these would work? Also they have usb-c Docking stations that charge, provide usb ports and an ethernet port as well as external video, I cant imagine something like this would work, however is there harm in trying? (Wouldn't want to fry my switch...) Sorry for the dumb question. I'll provide a link to the dock and wall charger. http://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-elite-usb-c-docking-station-... Is the dock http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-deta... And the wall charger.
Also anyone know of a carrying case that will carry the pro controller without pressing buttons or smushing sticks?
@Mechageo
Well, right out the gate all PD devices should be backward compatible with all lower profiles. So Switch being 39W and having a 15V profile (and that's at 2.6A when it should be 3A) should also take lower profiles like 9V 2A and 5V 3A (yet it's 5V is at 1.5A).
Doesn't mean it's "bad", just means they deviated from the spec. Nothing about the spec makes it right or wrong, it's just a set blueprint everyone should follow to avoid confusion and maximize compatibility. How will USB-C work when this device only supports 15V profiles but not 9V or 5V, and this one here supports 9V but at a different amp current, etc. It all ends up a big mess.
That said, Qualcomm deviates from spec- it's how they achieve such fast charge rates. But that's why it's proprietary and can't be used with other non-QC devices.
I really hate how Switch won't take the full 45W (15V 3A) and what ticks me even more is how it limits charging to 15W when undocked. It could charge so much faster with PD. And I hate how the 5V profile is capped at 2A (well, it states 1.5 but apparently it can draw 2A), which means 10W max when not using PD (should have been 15W using full 3A) and it means 15W max using PD (when it should be 39W, heck even just 30W using 15V 2A)
Psalms 22:16 (1,000 yrs before Christ)
They pierced My hands and feet
Isaiah 53:5 (700 yrs before Christ)
He was pierced for our transgressions
Anker AK-A1206012 10000mAh External Battery Power Bank or Lumsing 15000mAh Portable Charger or Aukey 12000mAh Portable Power Bank Charger External Battery Pack or Lumsing QC 3.0 13400 mAh or Anker PowerCore 10000. Which one of these is the bestfor the Switch. I want to find one for under 30 bucks and came to these. PLS help
@Jamesbestlol
Quickcharge won't do anything for Switch. I can't speak for anything I haven't tried. But I'll tell you this: you want a battery that has USB-C for both input and output (some have USB-C but still need to charge via micro USB which is yet another charger and cable you'll have to bring in addition to everything else.
This is the one I use. It's $30. It has USB-C and works for both input/output, I can verify that even while playing Zelda on full brightness, you'll still charge rather than drain (it'll be a slow charge, but a charge nonetheless- some batteries have been confirmed to not provide enough power while playing).
@Jamesbestlol
You'll need a USB-C to USB-C cable also. Here's a 6 ft USB-C to USB-C cable (which is hard enough to find as is since most are bad cables or out of spec to the point of risking damage). I can verify it works well with Switch, and has a right angle on one end, so if you decide to buy a portable tripod for tabletop mode (got mine for $10) this cable will fit. Normal non-right angle cables will not. So this is a great investment for a cable, imo.
aside from charge times lets say you want to use a 10,000mAh power just to extend your playtime, if you were to play a game like Zelda while connected to the powerbank how long could you play before it was drained and you started using the Switch's battery?
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