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iPad Pro USB-C keyboard light for regular keyboards?

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darngooddesign

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Before back-lit keyboards were common on Macs I had a small USB-powered led light on a flexible stalk which I could aim at my Powerbook's keyboard. Does anyone know if something like this still exists that I could use with the regular Keyboard Folio?
 
darngooddesign said:
LOL. That looks just like the one I had. Wonde if anyone has used a usb-c version.
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Me too - same one! I have not seen any USB-C lights. I've been using Mighty Lights, this one currently -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1681800160/

I like the battery or 5V power source option (any standard charger works). This micro USB to USB-C cable would work for powering from a USB-C port -

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-USB-Type-C-Micro-B-Cable/dp/B01LONQ7R6/
 
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I was thinking about that but then due to that cable being flexible the light wouldn't stand up on its own. You'd need a solid converter dongle.
 
Would using a USB 3 -> USB C adaptor allow using your old light? Something like this:

www.amazon.com

AUKEY USB C Adapter Aluminum [2 Pack] USB 3.0 Adapter Mini Compatible MacBook Pro 2017 / 2016 , Google Chromebook Pixelbook , Samsung Galaxy S9 / S8 / S8+ / Note 8 , Google Pixel 2 / 2XL - Space Gray

AUKEY USB C Adapter Aluminum [2 Pack] USB 3.0 Adapter Mini Compatible MacBook Pro 2017 / 2016 , Google Chromebook Pixelbook , Samsung Galaxy S9 / S8 / S8+ / Note 8 , Google Pixel 2 / 2XL - Space Gray
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