That's right. Mostly I'm just wondering if there's a simple dual USB-C adapter. Some of the AV adaptors have a USB-C port on them, presumably so you can power while projecting. I don't see any that are only two USB-C ports. It's actually hard to find many that have two USB-C ports, period. They all seem to assume that I want video, SD, USB-A and whatever else.You need a hub that is certified to support not only charging but data as well
Belkin USB-IF Certified 4-Port Mini USB-C Hub with Two USB-C & Two USB-A Ports (Not Supporting Pass-Through Charging)
Belkin 4-Port USB C Hub - Ultra Portable Design - USB Type C Hub Docking Station With Two USB C & Two USB A Ports - USB Hub Connects Via USB C Cable - USB Adapter - No Pass-Through Charging
This 4-port ultra portable USB hub with up to 5Gbps of bandwidth is the perfect all-in-one solution to connect your USB-C laptop to multiple devices. Lead a seamless presentation or create your ultimate workstation. Designed to be ultra portable, you’ll always be ready to extend your work station...www.amazon.com
Interesting! It’s weird that they would only pitch it as an audio interface if it’s a full USB interface, but it sure appears to be. I’ll look into it.Don’t know if this would do data, it is designed to charge and audio
USB-C Audio + Charge Adapter | Belkin US
Listen to music without draining your battery, or charge while you take calls, all from a single USB-C port with this USB-C Audio + Charge Adapter. Shop now.www.belkin.com
From amazon
Sitecom CN-385 USB-C Hub 4 Port | USB-C Male to 4X USB-C 3.1 Female Ports - Aluminum Hub
Includes free international shipping. It doesn’t say for iPad, but I think it’s work a try.
Sitecom CN-385 Interface hub USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C 5000 Mbit/s Aluminium, Black
Connect multiple USB-C devices to a single USB-C port on your laptop via the CN-385 USB-C Hub 4 Port. It plugs into your laptop's USB-C port, giving it four USB-C ports to connect new USB-C devices. All ports on the CN-385 USB-C Hub 4 Port support 5Gbps data transfer speeds and 7.5W of power. Bus...www.amazon.com
From amazon
Sitecom CN-385 USB-C Hub 4 Port | USB-C Male to 4X USB-C 3.1 Female Ports - Aluminum Hub
Includes free international shipping. It doesn’t say for iPad, but I think it’s work a try.
Sitecom CN-385 Interface hub USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C 5000 Mbit/s Aluminium, Black
Connect multiple USB-C devices to a single USB-C port on your laptop via the CN-385 USB-C Hub 4 Port. It plugs into your laptop's USB-C port, giving it four USB-C ports to connect new USB-C devices. All ports on the CN-385 USB-C Hub 4 Port support 5Gbps data transfer speeds and 7.5W of power. Bus...www.amazon.com
Yeah, I saw the same thing. I'm curious if I can plug the cable into a battery to power the hub and give 7.5W to the iPad to at least keep it from discharging... Might be worth a try. The reviews are definitely mixed, but it seems have the reviewers want to pump video through it and I do not.
I’m thinking I’d plug the male connector into a power source and cable the battery to a port? Or am I thinking about this wrong? Does the male connector need to go to a host? I thought USB did away with needing a computer to be host…
The male connector goes to the iPad - it’s the conduit for power from the iPad and data to/from storage devices plugged into the female slots.
The point is for power to not come from the iPad, but I do need the data to and from the iPad. I'd like to power the iPad and peripheral from a power bank or wall adapter.
Thanks for the link to the other thread I’ll scan that too.
Still assumes access to an outlet though. A 60W battery is far less common and less portable. The iPP is nice because it's portable, and the USB-C port is nice because I can attach useful peripherals, but if I can only do that when tethered to a wall because a hub draws 15W all by itself, it's less useful...
