# Powering Larkbox
**URL:** https://forum.chuwi.com/t/powering-larkbox/16470
**Category:** MiniPC
**Created:** [November 6, 2020, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/powering-larkbox/16470 "2020-11-06T10:13:02Z")
**Posts on this page:** 6
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### Author:  [@philsmith](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/philsmith)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2020, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/powering-larkbox/16470/1 "2020-11-06T10:13:02Z")
I have a LarkBox and I would like to power it from a dual port USB C PD charger.
I have a CHOETECH PD100W 2-45W Port USB C Charger but the LarkBox does not power up when connected.
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Can anyone say why?
Can anyone recommend a dual port USB C charger that will work?
Thanks.
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### Author:  [@GinKage](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/GinKage)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2020, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/powering-larkbox/16470/2 "2020-11-06T11:34:39Z")
Please refer to another topic [here](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/chuwi-larkbox-powered-by-power-bank/15034/5).
TL;DR: LarkBox uses a “fake” Type-C port that has nothing to do with USB, so you need a clever cable that tricks PD to provide the necessary amount of power.
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### Author:  [@philsmith](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/philsmith)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/powering-larkbox/16470/3 "2020-11-06T14:57:37Z")
That’s interesting, thanks.
Somehow I need a cable with USB-C at both ends.
So I either need to know how to replace one end of the cables in the link or what to search for, i.e. what are the properties I need in the cable.
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### Author:  [@GinKage](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/GinKage)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/powering-larkbox/16470/4 "2020-11-06T15:14:12Z")
Just visit that link again and read carefully, there are links to two things: a trigger cable Type-C to barrel male, and a barrel female to Type-C adapter. If you combine those two, you’ll get what you’re looking for. 🙂
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### Author:  [@philsmith](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/philsmith)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2020, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/powering-larkbox/16470/5 "2020-11-06T16:40:51Z")
Good solution!
I should pay attention 🙂
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### Author:  [@SpareADime](https://forum.chuwi.com/u/SpareADime)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2020, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.chuwi.com/t/powering-larkbox/16470/6 "2020-11-06T17:07:23Z")
I have bought a few of these cable adapters off of eBay (link below). All of them have worked in powering my Larkbox. It allows me to use the standard 12 volt power supplies I use to power external hard drive caddies. (FYI, I am writing this post using my Larkbox being powered by a normal 12 volt adapter using this cable adapter.)
> **[USB 3.1 Type C USB-C to DC 5.5 x 2.5mm Power Jack Extension Charge Cable | eBay](https://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-3-1-Type-C-USB-C-to-DC-5-5-x-2-5mm-Power-Jack-Extension-Charge-Cable/292367482431?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649)**
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Good Luck