On Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 12:30 PM, wes <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Mon, Nov 4, 2024 at 12:25 PM Rich Shepard [email protected] > > wrote: > > > On Mon, 4 Nov 2024, Ben Koenig wrote: > > > > > Usually when they say "charging" mode they are referring to the fast > > > charge mode used in phones. I bet the USB3 ports on the left will be > > > fine, > > > or even the special charging one. My thinkpad uses USB-C port for > > > charging > > > in both directions which is kind of funny. > > > > Ben, > > > > The T-430's USB ports are all size A. Looking again at the laptop I find > > the > > two USB3 ports on the left front, and only 1 USB2 port on the right rear. > > So, I'll try the adapter in the USB3 ports since the cable that came with > > the scanner has USB-C plugs on both ends. > > > > Standards are wonderful, that's why there are so many of them. > > > > Regards, > > > > Rich > > > If you're going shopping, it's better to aim for fewest adapters. A USB3-A > to USB-C cable should not be too hard to find. > > https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NXJKNNL > > Additionally, I would recommend against relying on USB for power. The > device offers dedicated power input; I would suggest making use of it. This > will require sourcing an appropriate power supply, which in my view is a > worthwhile investment of one's time. > > -wes +1 to this. If you really need to be able to plug n' play like this in the field then it's best to get a laptop that actively includes the appropriate ports. -Ben
