This is pretty nifty.
Engineer Ken Pillonel, the engineer who brought the world’s first iPhone with a USB-C connector, has managed to transition USB-C to the Apple AirPods charging case. The engineer has shared a YouTube video explaining how he successfully switched out the Lightning port on an AirPods charging case for a USB-C Port.
Per Engadget, Pillonel stated that given the products he uses, why should he still use ones with a Lightning port. He also stated that he wanted to find a way to combat the problem of having several different types of charging cables for his Apple products.
Pillonel admitted that the project was far from easy, much of this being due to his wanting the finished product to look as professional as possible. His ultimate goal was to have the AidPods case with a USB-C charging port resemble something that came straight from the Apple factory. He also that he wanted the project to be easy enough for other AirPod owners to be able to recreate the project on their own.
Pilones has posted the following short video to YouTube showcasing his accomplishment, and stated that he will post a full video soon. He further stated that all of his Apple products can now charge through USB-C.
In terms of the projects, Pillonel kept things vague. As Apple tablets have already made the upgrade, the engineer stated it was not really worth his time developing a project in that area.
Stay tune for additional details as they become available.
Via The Mac Observer and Engadget