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Introduction |
| Using an old MacBook Pro 2012 Unibody as my main computer, I got tired of logging around the 80W power supply. I wondered, “how I could lighten my carrying bundle (computer and power supply). As my company's computer and many PC (at least in Europe) have USB C male outputs I wondered if USB C to Magsafe 1 cable existed. Online, I found a cable that can be sold as a spare part to a USB C Magsafe 1 power supply (see guide parts). On its own, the USB C to Magsafe 1 (20-25 USD/Eur) works well with USB C docking stations found at work. This was already a good start. Unfortunately, it does not appear work with Ipad Pro (or iphone) wall sockets. | | Then, I also purchased a female to female USB C adapter (10 USD/EUR). This allows me to conductget power from: (1) the USB C-Magsafe 1 cable to (2) the commonly found PC USB C Power supplied to the USB C-Magsafe 1 cable to (2) . | | Now whenWhen I know my travel destination (work or friends house) will have a high wattage USB C strong power supplied I carry only this USB C to Magsafe 1 cable + female female adaptor. I no longer need to carry around the heavier 80W; that stays at home. | | I have read that USB-C has a direction to the power so you may have to try all direction of the female to female converter. Additionally, I would do this test while working onyou are awake or close to the computer soand built trust in the system before you can trust is works wellleave it for an overnight charge. I have only used this 2-3system ~10 times now so don't have any guarantee on the long run. I will report back here in a few months. | | In step 4 I am trying to collect data on which USB 3 chargers work and which don't. Hopefully through trial and error I can come to a consensus. | | Last updates Feb 23, 2023 |
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