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Activate DFU Mode on Multiple Apple Devices Simultaneously Using USBHUB3C
Efficient Apple Device Management with USBHub3c
Acroname’s USBHub3c industrial USB hub (with PD Logger add-on feature) can put attached Macs, iPads, and iPhones into DFU mode, allowing batch reflashing and reimaging. This tool is ideal for anyone who needs to manage a large number of Apple devices efficiently.
Power measurement with the USBHub3+ with HubTool or Brainstem API
How to monitor voltage and power with the GUI or Python
Among other properties, we can view:
- Per-port Voltage
- Per-port Current
- Input Voltage
- Input Current
Measuring voltage and current with HubTool
If you haven't already, install HubTool, which is part of the Brainstem Dev Kit.
Power on the hub and connect one of the host ports to your computer
How to use Acroname’s USBHub3c hub for USB Power Delivery testing
Acroname's USBHub3c Pro plus the right add-on software features becomes a comprehensive USB power delivery (USB-PD) testing rig. Build out your in-house USB-PD test lab and know what your devices are doing with complete control! Interactively debug or automate USB-PD validation testing. Read enough?
How to See USB Devices on Mac: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide
If you're trying to figure out how to see USB devices on your Mac or struggling to find that connected jump drive, you've come to the right place. This guide will walk you through the different ways to view, manage, and control USB devices on your Mac. Whether you’re working with macOS Monterey or an older version of macOS X, these steps will help you navigate through the process effortlessly.
How to Find Vendor ID and Product ID for Your USB Device
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, developer, or just trying to troubleshoot a pesky USB device, understanding how to check the Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) of your USB can be extremely helpful. These IDs are like fingerprints for devices—they uniquely identify the manufacturer and type of the USB hardware connected to your system. In this post, we'll walk you through how to find these identifiers on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Why Vendor ID and Product ID Matter
Test and Analyze USB-C Cables with USBHub3c (How To)
In addition to being a full-featured hub, the USBHub3c from Acroname is a powerful tool in testing cables to ensure proper cables are in use.
Ultimate USB PD Analyzer - USBHub3c (How to use Acroname’s hub as a PD analysis tool)
The USBHub3c from Acroname is also capable of being used as a power delivery analyzer. The backbone of the PD analysis is Acroname’s HubTool. HubTool allows complete control over nearly all power features within the hub.
Automate Rotating Offline Backups via USB Hubs to Avoid Ransomware
How to Automate Offline Backups Manually
How Many USB Devices Can I Connect?
Adding more than two USBHub3+ hubs
Some customers who have been using multiple Acroname USBHub3+ hubs have shared with us that they cannot add more than two USBHub3+ hubs to their system or that they need more USB resources. As it happens, this is not a limitation of USBHub3+ itself, but rather a limitation of the host USB controller and the host machine's implementation of the USB controller.