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Are there ANY USB-C 'splitters' (hubs with multiple USB-C ports) in existence?
Belkin is selling a product (USB-C 4-Port Mini Hub) which meets your requirements:
Input:
USB-C
Output:
2 x USB-C
2 x USB-A
Additional info:
5Gbps Data Transfer Speeds (shared)
Powered through ...
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Simple-to-use API-controllable LED light(s)?
I have a BlinkStick Square. They have a large variety of products (including an enclosure for my Square that I just noticed).
The Square has 8 LEDs and each are addressable individually. The Square ...
Andy♦
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USB "hub" with many inputs
I think you are probably using the wrong terms here. You seem to want basically a USB extension, cables, but with the ends that look nice. What you may be looking for would be something like a USB ...
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Are there ANY USB-C 'splitters' (hubs with multiple USB-C ports) in existence?
I suppose you mean an USB 3.1 hub with USB-C on both ends. Because the USB standard does not support splitters. It always needs a hub. USB charging/power cables are the exception.
Also USB-C refers ...
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External fan for over-heating laptop
although the answer from @JuanCarlosCoto was already accepted, I still must disagree on one point
..Bear in mind that whatever external fans you may feasibly buy and
install will provide much ...
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Charging a smartphone on a bicycle
I recommend Siva Cycle's "The Atom".
This product mounts to the rear wheel. Siva has good instructions on how to install it.
Using this, it can charge constantly via USB. I use it to charge my HTC ...
Andy♦
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Are there ANY USB-C 'splitters' (hubs with multiple USB-C ports) in existence?
Just because this thread is one of the top google search results for USB-C 3.1 (and USB-C 3.1 gen 2) splitters/hubs and Thunderbolt hubs I want to provide some products that I had to search for for a ...
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USB "hub" with many inputs
There are zero products of your specification. I suggest that you purchase multiple extension cables and group them together and simply use them. I don't think you will ever reach out to the rear end ...
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USB switch for one device connected to two systems
I have never used this, and I have never heard of this brand. However, this came up as one of the first results via a quick search on Google, so here it is:
The IOGEAR GUS402, a USB 2.0 switch for ...
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USB Type-C adapters?
One of my go-to brands for cables and adapters is Anker and they make a USB-C to HDMI adapter that has some really strong reviews:
Anker Premium USB-C Hub with HDMI and Power Delivery
It's best to ...
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Powered USB3 hub
If a good USB Hub with more than 4 ports is what you are looking for then you should check out Anker USB Hubs like this one
https://www.anker.com/products/A7513141
It's a 7 port Aluminum hub, USB 3....
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USB dock that presents COM/Parallel port as physical ports
This cannot exist. If it's connected via USB, then it's connected via USB, no matter what it looks like and only software could provide the illusion of a "physical port".
Actually, I think I missed ...
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USB for Linux BootUSB drive
Sandisk Extreme is a good mix of budget and speed. smaller size is better performance on these devices Sandisk Extreme
USB Benchmark Links Like This are fairly reliable sources for your consumer ...
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Bluetooth headset with USB/3.5mm connection
I've been using a Plantronics Savi 700 Series for the past few years.
(source: plantronics.com)
It:
Is way over budget at $400. I got this as a gift through a fortunate series of events. I'm ...
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Cheap USB drive bay with headphone output
It looks like your case has standard front-panel audio. If that's correct, it makes finding compatible front-panel bays much easier.
The cheapest 5.25" bay I've been able to find is this $40 bay ...
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Are there ANY USB-C 'splitters' (hubs with multiple USB-C ports) in existence?
The answer would be no, there are no USB-C splitters in existence. Neither are there any USB-(insert connector style here) splitters.
USB cannot be split per se, but hubs can be used to connect ...
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USB (A or C) to TOSLINK Adapter for Linux
I've had good luck with MiniDSP products for this. For example:
https://www.minidsp.com/products/usb-audio-interface/mchstreamer
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Ethernet USB adapter NOT based on Realtek chip
Sure, there are adapters based on ASIX AX88179 chipset.
For example Ugreen RJ45 USB Adapter - https://www.ugreen.com/collections/usb-ethernet-adapter/products/usb-3-0-to-gigabit-rj45-ethernet-adapter.
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USB 7.1 sound card, or converter
I'd say it's not worth spending more money to get more performance out of this or any other 7.1 headset. Just use it in stereo mode if you have no 7.1 source.
Operating systems and applications like ...
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Recommendation for low-power, cheap, USB-capable hardware to run Linux
English is not my native language so please be patient.
At work we use the Raspberry Pi 2 (model B), this device meet all your especifications.
There are many boards that may be suitable for your ...
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Is it possible to split a USB cable to take power from one source and data from another?
To answer the question you asked, and a couple you didn't...
Is it possible?
Yes
Do they exist?
Not to my knowledge - it's a very niche use to have to power from an entirely different source ...
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Recommendation for a cheap and small computer for USB webcam microscope
I had a similar set of requirements for a media center box in terms of Bluetooth, WiFi, fanless (and I also wanted IR built-in). I have bought and used the Cubox i series by Solid Run, specifically ...
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USB "hub" with many inputs
Obviously you will have additional USB 2.0 headers on your motherboard, so I'll assume you need USB 3.0 ports.
A cable that is an extension and comes from the back to front is not that elegant, it'll ...
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Is there a USB micro SD card reader in a sturdy metal keychain thumb drive form factor?
After some poking around, the closest I came to meeting your question's requirements was this: Black Aluminum MicroSD USB Card Reader works with all sizes TF card capacities.
Meets most of your ...
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USB3 Hub with Individual Toggles (Switches) for each Port
My favourite by far is the mbeat 7 port hub.
4xUSB_3.0 + 3xUSB_2.0 - actually the USB 2's are really handy for incompatible Logitech gear.
Individual switches
Dull LEDs on the top that can be covered....
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Voltmeter with USB/RS232
Below you will find a link to a device that has only 1 review but it is a good review. I made the assumption that you are in or near the UK since you requested the price in Euros. It does require ...
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Multi-port, 100W @ 5A, USB-C charger
Nothing with more than 2 ports exists as far as I know. (2017-07)
Even the chips to make it are limited to 2 ports as far as I can tell.
Wanted this for a while myself for a group of pixels and other ...
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Is there, or could anyone make a tiny 1 to 2 USB-C "splitter" hub that only contains a female USB-C-PD port and a female USB-C data port?
These small splitters should be avoided at all costs. As Benson Leung's post explains
There are no active components inside. It bridges many pins (power, data, gnd, cc) among the three USB-C ...
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State of eGPUs for laptops in late 2019
What's the state of things in late 2019?
There are currently two ways to install an external GPU to a laptop.
By using an internal PCIe connection and a cable leading to a PCIe GPU enclosure.
This ...
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What multi-port wall USB-chargers exist which support QC 3.0?
Baseus GaN 120W PD charger would be the one to consider.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_BPxnjT
It doesn't exactly has 4 ports, but it has 3 ports that all support QC and some support PD. I have a cheaper ...
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