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The PyroSoft blog

Notes from the workshop.

Software, hardware, practical guides and work in progress from MikeTheTech and PyroSoft.

Charging, most recent first

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Gitryin Retractable Power Bank: The Battery Display I Almost Missed

Trying the built-in cable, folding plug and hidden-looking percentage display.

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EnergyQC Camp Power Q1: Looking at the Ports Behind the 42,000 mAh Label

Opening the battery pack and reading its input and output ratings.

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Gitryin Outlet Extender: A Retractable Cable Without Giving Up the Front Socket

Looking over the slim wall adapter and its side connections.

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ORICO Ener-G AA Batteries: Four USB-C Ports and One Branching Cable

Opening the case and connecting the rechargeable cells to their supplied lead.

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TESSAN Travel Adapter: Sliding Out the Plugs Instead of Packing Loose Heads

Inspecting the plug mechanism and the four USB ports named in the recording.

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KUXIU S2: A Small Magnetic Battery That Charges Through My Case

Attaching the pack to the phone and checking the charge indicator.

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Kdynix Golf-Ball Charger: A Folding Plug in a Dimpled Silver Shell

Opening the sports-themed charger and looking over its design.

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VENTION Powerhive: The Animated Screen Is the First Surprise

Opening the high-output battery pack and looking through its displayed information.

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Vexipia L1: A Flat Braided Cable with Adapters at Both Ends

Unwinding the cable and trying its USB-A, USB-C and Lightning connector arrangements.

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EnergyCell Charging Station: The Watch Support Hides in the Back

Opening the folding parts, trying the light and charging a phone.

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MFish Four-in-One Cable: Thick, Soft and Packed in a Neon-Green Case

Trying the connector adapters and the feel of the lead before charging tests.

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MFish 140 W Charger: The Power-Sharing Table Is Printed on the Front

Opening the four-port charger and reading its different connection ratings.

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