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How do I run power to a USB-C powered sensor? (lemmy.nz)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by Dave@lemmy.nz to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world

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I'm just bought an Airgradient air quality sensor (actually two, an indoor and an outdoor).

I want to mount the outdoor one but it needs a USB-C power supply. I can run a cable but power isn't exactly close. Do I somehow find a 10m USB-C cable and run it through the roof to the sensor that I mount on the side of the house? What's a normal way of getting USB-C power to an area far away from the closest power point?

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[–] Strit@lemmy.linuxuserspace.show 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I'm also interested in knowing this. I have a couple of sensors that require usb-c power.

My current solution is a long'ish usb-c cable to an adapter from the nearest outlet. 😒

[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Socket lamp USB adapter

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 1 points 2 weeks ago

From all the suggestions, I think I will go with the POE to USB C adapter (now I just have to find one).