DIY Hack: USB-C Upgrade Apple TV 4k 3rd gen

[@wearywillie3675]

have you thought about 3d printing another cover with a usb-c input instead of the C7 port? Great video!

[@BagelzGaming3]

Thanks for the video! I recently followed your previous version for this with the DC barrel as that’s what I had on hand but would like to do USB-C for convenience. Just a heads up, inside the factory power supply, it’s on the underside of the board so if you take the back cover off not just the top you’ll see it’s power specs. Mine in the UK says: Input: 100-240v~ 50-60hz, 1a Output: 4.3v 1.21a

[@mikegyverComputer]

Glad you found it useful!

[@noahpan496]

did you ever just trying powering it with 5v directly? would 4.3v vs 5v really make a difference?

[@peppuzzo645]

5 volt goes into protection mode

[@peppuzzo645]

i tried

[@peppuzzo645]

you need 4,27 -- 4,32 v

[@simon057]

do you know why exactly? Don't arm processors usually need like 3.3V? Why does apple use this weird voltage? Reminds me of a fully charged lithium battery voltage@@peppuzzo645

[@Melihse]

I think that if a diode is connected to the 5V line, it will reduce 0.7V. 4.3V would remain for the Apple TV.

[@mikegyverComputer]

Good point!