{"title":"USB Breakout boards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB breakout boards, the focused range for adding USB-C and other USB connectivity to projects and console mods at ZedLabz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"browse-by\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse breakouts by USB type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/usb-c-mods\"\u003eUSB-C mods for retro consoles\u003c\/a\u003e, full mod kits, not just breakouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/lipo-charging-pcb-battery-chargers\"\u003eLipo charging PCB and battery chargers\u003c\/a\u003e, pair with USB-C for rechargeable mods\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/electronic-connectors\"\u003eElectronic connectors\u003c\/a\u003e, broader connector range\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/components\"\u003eElectronic components\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB breakout boards bring USB connectors out to solderable pads, useful for makers prototyping a USB device, modders adding USB-C charging to retro consoles, and anyone replacing a worn USB connector on a project. We stock USB-C, Micro-USB and Type-A breakouts at the formats most builds need: 5V-only for charging, full data for prototyping, and a few PD (USB Power Delivery) options for higher-voltage work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick picks by build type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy entry point:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 5V-only USB-C breakout board with pre-tinned pads, drop it into a Game Boy USB-C mod or any 5V charging build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe crowd favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e a USB-C breakout with broken-out CC1\/CC2 lines and a 5.1kΩ pull-down, handles standard USB-C cable detection and works as a 5V supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pro choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e a USB-C PD breakout that can negotiate higher voltages (9V\/15V\/20V) for projects needing more than 5V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUSB-C breakouts in retro-console mods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGame Boy \/ GBA \/ GBC USB-C charging mods\u003c\/strong\u003e typically use a small 5V-only breakout in place of the original DC barrel jack or AA sled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.1kΩ resistors on CC pins\u003c\/strong\u003e are required for a USB-C cable to deliver power. Most modern breakouts include these on-board; older designs may not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePD negotiation is rarely needed\u003c\/strong\u003e for retro consoles, they're 5V devices. Don't pay for PD complexity unless your build needs higher voltage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair with a Lipo charging PCB\u003c\/strong\u003e like a TP4056-based board for full rechargeable conversion. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/lipo-charging-pcb-battery-chargers\"\u003eLipo charging PCB\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide delivery with tracking. Returns and replacements per our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/pages\/returns\"\u003ereturns policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/usb-c-mods\"\u003eUSB-C mods for retro consoles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/lipo-charging-pcb-battery-chargers\"\u003eLipo charging PCB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/rechargeable-battery-mods\"\u003eRechargeable battery mods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/electronic-connectors\"\u003eElectronic connectors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003csection itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUSB breakout boards. FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill any USB-C breakout work for a retro console mod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eFor 5V charging, the breakout needs the 5.1kΩ resistors on CC1 and CC2, without them, modern USB-C cables won't deliver power. Most modern breakouts include these by default; older or cheaper ones may not. Check the listing or product photos before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDo I need a USB-C PD breakout for a Game Boy mod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNo. Game Boy and most retro-console USB-C mods take 5V from any USB-C cable, they don't negotiate higher voltages. PD breakouts are for projects that genuinely need 9V, 15V or 20V. Adding PD to a 5V build adds cost and complexity without benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat's the difference between USB-C, Micro-USB and Type-A breakouts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eUSB-C is the modern reversible connector, the standard for new builds. Micro-USB is the older small connector that wears out faster and is gradually being phased out. Type-A is the full-size rectangular connector, typically used for \"host\" sockets where a USB device plugs in, rather than for charging or data into your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan I use these breakouts for data, not just power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eSome breakouts route the data lines (D+ and D-) to pads; others only break out 5V and ground. Check the listing for \"data\" or \"full breakout\" wording. For data builds, you also need a microcontroller that can speak USB on those lines, a Pi Pico, ESP32 or similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.zedlabz.com\/en-eu\/collections\/usb-breakout-boards.oembed","provider":"ZedLabz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}