A friend and I thought of, but never implemented, a device that replicates this behavior for USB type C (for backwards compatibility). Since the pins on the plug aren't actually symmetrical (B6 and B7 are blank) a custom socket should be able to detect orientation and require three flips before communicating with the device.
had to check mine, now. i don't plug things into it very often. right-side up.
we do have several dell mini-towers of different generations. among them we got right-side up, we got left, and we got right. only missing the upside-down.
19 Comments
sirimeow@lemmy.world · 65 pts · 53d
Doesn't matter, still have to flip it three times before it goes in
obviouspornalt@fedinsfw.app · 13 pts · 53d
I'm pretty sure that's part of the usb-a spec.
GreenCrunch@piefed.blahaj.zone · 13 pts · 53d
A friend and I thought of, but never implemented, a device that replicates this behavior for USB type C (for backwards compatibility). Since the pins on the plug aren't actually symmetrical (B6 and B7 are blank) a custom socket should be able to detect orientation and require three flips before communicating with the device.
Oaksey@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 53d
Similar but less evil, I have seen a USB A connector with a really slim middle bit that goes either way.
guy_threepwood@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 53d
I used one of these, they’re terrible. Middle bit is so flexible it makes poor connection and breaks easily
AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 52d
Usb C already requires two flips, so it's just a matter of adding one
nullify3112@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 53d
Neat part here above is that you can go through the steps without flipping, meaning it’s a bit faster.
dan1101@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 53d
Yeah if anything this will improve the odds a little bit
aeronmelon@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 53d
BSU USB BSU
notabot@piefed.social · 10 pts · 53d
I can actually feel my body tensing up with rage when I look at this.
ClownStatue@piefed.social · 1 pts · 53d
I did that, and also laughed way too hard at the same time.
BCsven@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 53d
Lol. I have a mouse and keyboard switcher that has the USB ports upside down. It is very frustrating.
adarza@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 53d
had to check mine, now. i don't plug things into it very often. right-side up.
we do have several dell mini-towers of different generations. among them we got right-side up, we got left, and we got right. only missing the upside-down.
gnufuu_but_only_5_words@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 53d
a question overused by therapists
Rubanski@discuss.tchncs.de · 2 pts · 52d
Well it makes sense for angled USB plugs, that otherwise wouldn't fit because of the table
PattyMcB@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 53d
🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮
TIEPilot@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 53d
If you ever needed proof that Satan exists.
Gregers@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 53d
It will always fit in one of them, so this is chaotic good
Zarobi@aussie.zone · 0 pts · 53d
U Sick Bastard