I wish someone made a cheap cable tester, sort of like the chip tester pro but for cables.
These days I just toss out all the random USB-C cables I get and replace them known (expensive) cables.
These days I just toss out all the random USB-C cables I get and replace them known (expensive) cables.
A USB Voltmeter with E-marker and protocol testing: https://www.amazon.com/ChargerLAB-KM003C-Portable-Charging-V...
A very basic but maker-friendly signal/capability tester: https://www.tindie.com/products/petl/usb-c-cable-tester-c2c-...