We built an open USB-C Power Delivery analyzer and programmable sink

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An open-source USB-C Power Delivery analyzer and programmable sink for inspecting and testing PD communication. The hardware and firmware allow developers to monitor PD negotiations and configure the device to request specific voltage and current profiles. Source code and design files are available on GitHub.

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Traction

raw 3.00 · weight 35%

7.0pts

Novelty

0 days old · weight 20%

20.0pts

Source diversity

1 source · weight 10%

3.3pts

AI quality

raw 62.00 · weight 35%

21.7pts

Niche but genuinely useful open-source hardware tool for USB-C PD debugging; limited traction signals but clear technical value for embedded developers.

Final Score52/100