Werewolf transformed my old gadgets into USB-C powered ones
Key Points:
- The Werewolf VFLEX dongle allows users to power vintage electronics and devices without USB-C ports by converting old power ports to accept USB-C electricity, eliminating the need for bulky original adapters.
- The dongle is programmable via a phone app to set the desired voltage, enabling it to negotiate power delivery with USB-C chargers and batteries, making it a versatile and portable power solution for devices like monitors, gaming consoles, and external hard drives.
- Users must pre-program the VFLEX dongle to match the voltage requirements of their device and charger, as USB-C chargers have fixed voltage outputs and some devices require specific or non-standard voltages that need a programmable power supply.
- The system supports reverse-polarity connectors for devices like Nintendo consoles and guitar pedals, but currently requires special orange-tipped plugs, with plans to integrate reverse polarity functionality directly into future VFLEX dongles.
- Werewolf is developing more specialized adapter cables for retro gaming and industrial devices, and aims to expand VFLEX’s capabilities with firmware updates, a public API, and potentially its own power supplies to offer broader voltage options.