Before back-lit keyboards were common on Macs I had a small USB-powered led light on a flexible stalk which I could aim at my Powerbook's keyboard. Does anyone know if something like this still exists that I could use with the regular Keyboard Folio?
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iPad Pro USB-C keyboard light for regular keyboards?
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I had one of those years ago and it was very useful. Although this is USB-A, is this along the lines you're thinking of?
Flexible Mini USB LED Light for PC Notebook Laptop https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NYSXW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_PAGEFbGQ59844
Flexible Mini USB LED Light for PC Notebook Laptop https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NYSXW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_PAGEFbGQ59844
Me too - same one! I have not seen any USB-C lights. I've been using Mighty Lights, this one currently -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1681800160/
I like the battery or 5V power source option (any standard charger works). This micro USB to USB-C cable would work for powering from a USB-C port -
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-USB-Type-C-Micro-B-Cable/dp/B01LONQ7R6/
I was thinking about that but then due to that cable being flexible the light wouldn't stand up on its own. You'd need a solid converter dongle.
Would using a USB 3 -> USB C adaptor allow using your old light? Something like this:
AUKEY USB C Adapter Aluminum [2 Pack] USB 3.0 Adapter Mini Compatible MacBook Pro 2017 / 2016 , Google Chromebook Pixelbook , Samsung Galaxy S9 / S8 / S8+ / Note 8 , Google Pixel 2 / 2XL - Space Gray
AUKEY USB C Adapter Aluminum [2 Pack] USB 3.0 Adapter Mini Compatible MacBook Pro 2017 / 2016 , Google Chromebook Pixelbook , Samsung Galaxy S9 / S8 / S8+ / Note 8 , Google Pixel 2 / 2XL - Space Gray
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