If you've got a manual on USB ports or have watched any kind of video, you may have heard them referred to as Male or Female ports. Here's what that means.

* Problem: Change the Arduino Uno’s ancient USB B Female connector to Micro USB Female. No custom PCBs allowed. * Solution-1, USD $4.49 total to modify ten Unos ($0.45 each): 1.

The USB Promoter Group says the Type-C connector is rated to the same 10,000 cycles as Micro-USB, though I'm sure the more-complex design and smaller pins might cause some issues.

As an aside, all USB 3.0 micro connectors should be rated for 10,000 cycles, and according to GCT, that goes for USB Type C as well. Ratings are 30V 1.8A for the power pins and 250mA for the signal ...

If you've got a manual on USB ports or have watched any kind of video, you may have heard them referred to as Male or Female ports. Here's what that means.