Connect a USB-C monitor to 2017 Air?

[donklaus]

I'd like to connect a USB-C monitor (specifically, AOC's portable 1080p IPS model) to my MBA via the Thunderbolt 2 port. multiple searches have been frustrating, and lead only to adapters, docks, etc. intended to allow connecting older peripherals to newer Macs with the USB-C compatible ports.

Does anyone know if there is such a thing?

 

[AZhappyjack]

I'd like to connect a USB-C monitor (specifically, AOC's portable 1080p IPS model) to my MBA via the Thunderbolt 2 port. multiple searches have been frustrating, and lead only to adapters, docks, etc. intended to allow connecting older peripherals to newer Macs with the USB-C compatible ports.

Does anyone know if there is such a thing?

Not that I've seen...

This is the classic example of Apple painting themselves into a corner. I understand their desire to be forward thinking with their hardware design choices... but they're so forward thinking that they are leaving their older devices flapping in the wind.

 

[donklaus]

What would happen if I connected Apple's Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to USB 2 adapter in reverse, using a Thunderbolt 1/2 cable to connect to the female T-Bolt port on the adapter, then connected the USB-C monitor to the male USB-C plug (on the adapter). Would I still get a video signal?