Those of us with the Mk1 stabiliser have the old USB3 Micro-B connector on them. How to make it work with the new Pop3? Well, I’m glad you asked; read on.
You will need:
Mk1 stabiliser
Soldering iron
Solder
DIY USB-C connectors - https://www.amazon.co.uk/JSER-24pin-USB-C-Connector-Housing/dp/B01MDK2FXB/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1AWEIXPTS8AV0&keywords=diy+usb-c&qid=1687803478&sprefix=diy+usb-c%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-4
Glue
A USB-C female to Micro-USB male adaptor - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-Adaptor-charger-extender-Samsung/dp/B09GYJHH8K/ref=sr_1_6?crid=7GCCQAL0VJP5&keywords=micro+usb+to+usb-c+adaptor&qid=1687803449&sprefix=micro+usb+to+usb-c+adapto%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-6
I started by cutting off the Micro-B connector:
I stripped the wires back and as I suspected, there is no data communication between the stabiliser and the scanner, only power. This is good for two reasons; It means we can easily add a USB-C connector and it also means we don’t need to use a USB3 Micro-B connector for the other scanners, just a Micro-USB adaptor.
Take your USB-C plug and make note of which pads are + and g. You don’t want to get this the wrong way around. In the picture, g is on the left.
Tin the pads and the wires and solder them together
Assemble your housing with a couple of dabs of superglue and you’re done.
Now, for the older scanners you only need a USB-C to Micro-USB adaptor like the one linked above.
As you can see, the Mini works just fine with just a Micro-USB in it.
