Just got a Macbook Pro M1 and I am trying to use a SuperDrive

[cozythings]

I just got a Macbook Pro M1 and I was trying to use a SuperDrive with it.

It wouldn't work and then I noticed there was a message that there wasn't enough power.

I am confused since SuperDrives don't have a power source.

 

[hg.wells]

From looking online it seems only Apple’s adapter works:

https://www.reddit.com/r/macbookpro/comments/k0dzlo

About the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple Support

Connect a Mac that has a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port to a USB-A device.

support.apple.com

 

[Fishrrman]

You could...

- take hg's advice and buy the Apple adapter (not sure how much it costs)
or
- perhaps just buy a 3rd party DVD/CD burner (these are cheap), and use that instead.