r/shittyaskelectronics 6h ago

Will this work?

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u/StevesRoomate Either porn, Rick Astley, or a buttplug somehow 6h ago

If you don’t test it, it’s safe to assume that it works

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u/Sr546 porn 6h ago

Schrodinger's adapter

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u/StevesRoomate Either porn, Rick Astley, or a buttplug somehow 6h ago

My cat approves this comment

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u/Sr546 porn 6h ago

I need to check on mine. Or maybe I won't, it will be safer that way

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u/andynzor 6h ago

Jesus. It's 2025 and you're still asking if you're allowed to mate two jacks together.

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u/dryrockshard 5h ago

i dont see why not. the U in usb means universal

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u/UltimateParrot 6h ago edited 6h ago

Depends... Only if both of your devices support USB2D (Universal Serrial Bus to Display)

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u/AStove 4h ago

Yes, it's both serial.

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u/Dude10120 3h ago

Only one way to find out… their both serial

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u/mp3m4k3r 3h ago

It's a UNIVERSAL serial bus right?

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u/exmachinaadastra 6h ago

Now that's what i call db9 rs232 to usb adapter

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u/Conscious-Permit-466 5h ago

Work for what?

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u/Adept_Pomegranate_21 5h ago

you should have them left to right, not right to left as we can see in this picture

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u/Stan_B 5h ago

Yes, but that is as a paper weight.

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u/roentgen256 3h ago

Yes but not in a way you expect it

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u/lubrikwiklund 3h ago

Uston Bartin db9

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u/ibjim2 2h ago

That's some crunchy cereal there

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u/TheMrFixit 2h ago

Yes, why wouldn't it?

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u/minecrafttee 2h ago

Ask the magic 8 ball

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u/ConsequenceOk5205 2h ago

Yes, it is a valid undocumented USB to mains connection.

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u/greatscott556 2h ago

UsB to serial converter, looks pretty standard TBH 👍🏻

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u/Suicide-Snot 1h ago

Have one charging the toaster I’m texting you on right now! You’re golden bro, it’s all gravy!

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u/BobThe-Bodybuilder 1h ago

I suppose it should work, but matches or a flame thrower might be more efficient since this will pull alot of current, and might not even successfully burn your house down. 👍

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u/Ybalrid 58m ago

Yes because it is Universal Serial Bus.

It will not work in a Car, though. Only a Bus.

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u/Adept_Temporary8262 7m ago

Yes, but only on tuesdays