A small and simple adapter to block the power connection of a USB port.
Whenever you need the USB data connection but must prevent the device from charging or drawing power, you can use a tool like this. This is especially useful for octoprint when connecting your raspi to your 3D printer.
Buy one: https://spacehuhn.store/products/usb-power-blocker
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A small and simple adapter blocks the data connection of a USB port.
You can use a tool like this whenever you want to make sure a USB port is used for charging only. This is especially useful when using public or otherwise untrusted USB devices to prevent BadUSB attacks.
Buy one: https://spacehuhn.store/products/usb-data-blocker
I designed this case specifically for my setup:
I print the data blocker case in blue and the power blocker case in orange.
The author marked this model as their own original creation.