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Whats the difference between Mini-A USB and Mini-B USB connector to power up Arduino Nano?


I want to connect my Arduino Nano to PC via USB cable. It is described that it needs USB Mini-B connector. But all Mini-B cables are out of stock and only USB Mini-A are available. Will it work with Mini-A. Because I did not find any differences between those two types in terms of connector shape.


Solution

  • No Mini-A will not work.

    Type-A connectors are for upstream connections (PC) and Type-B for downstream peripherals (Arduino)

    Mini-A was a thing in early 2000s for USB-OTG applications but dropped out of the standard in 2007.

    Also they have a different shape. Otherwise a different name wouldn't make much sense.

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    I don't know where you live but unless it's the Mount Everest it is rather impossible that you cannot get a A-Mini-B cable. Just pick another vendor.