Working well with Samsung Galaxy S22 and Android Auto
For USB-C PD power splitter
In my Nissan Maxima, the AV unit's USB port only supplies 500mA of charging current which is not enough to charge up my Galaxy S22. I also have a separate fast charger with USB-C PD output. I wanted a way to fast charge my phone while having a data connection to my car so that I can use Android Auto. I originally tried a USB hub but that didn't work. Then I found this device on tindie, got it within a couple of days and plugged it in. To my disappointment, it didn't work. However, I decided to give it another try with a different set of 1-foot long USB-C cables and to my pleasant surprise it worked! I did have to flip the cables around until I figured out the right orientation. USB-C is supposed to work in either orientation but that unfortunately isn't the case with this power splitter however since it's a one time setup it's not a big deal.
While this is a very simple board that only consists of a couple of resistors and USB ports, it does the job that I need it to do and is valuable to me.
Response from Essence Engineering | May 8, 2023
So glad it worked for you! Due to the variation in USB-C cable internal connections (some don't have USB2.0 data connected, some only have power negotiation connected) one may have to play around and try a few configurations to make it work. Thanks for leaving a detailed review too! :D
