Which cable is positive and negative? (usb2 cable)
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Hello,
In order to fiddle with the charging of my puff (electronic cigarette), I need to connect 2 wires from my usb2 cable, the positive and the negative. Theoretically, I should be using the red and black wires, but once stripped, instead of having 2 wires, my cable has 4. One red, one green, one white, and one blue. So I'm a bit lost, and I don’t want to mess it up, otherwise the battery might overheat/explode.
Could someone help me out? Thanks in advance.
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Hello everyone,
"In order to tinker with the charging of my puff" : And why this operation? I admit I don't understand the question.
Everything is escaping me in this story.
I have a USB - power adapter for that.
Best regards!
Hello,
There are USB cables with 2 wires (for charging)
For example:
https://www.manomano.fr/p/delock-85250-01-m-usb-a-20-male-male-noir-85250-27534171
Hello ceilan12,
Are you sure about what you are saying?
Recharging a battery that is not designed for it is guaranteed to explode!!! It's like trying to recharge a regular battery. Very dangerous!
Best regards!
Yes, there are plenty of videos online about this that use this trick, which is where my original question about the cables comes from. With the right cables (black and red) there are no issues, otherwise, it's like any other battery, indeed, with the wrong cable, there's a risk of explosion... well in the end, I didn't do it, I ordered 2 other disposable puffs and I'm going to try to finish them before the battery runs out this time!
Hello ceilan12,
"I ordered 2 more disposable puffs" : What’s the point?
Are you just wasting money here?
I have 2 that I didn't pay much for, so I alternate them. When one battery runs out, I charge it with its cable on my Free box (or computer).
But you should know that you have to change the coils regularly (every 2/3 months) no matter the quality.
Best regards!

Alright, thanks H0enheim!
So, you're sure the blue represents the black? Don't want the battery to explode :p
peace