@ln hmmmmm are you not supposed to connect gnd to shield?
also seeing this im really glad my projects can do with the much simpler 6pin (poweronly) and 12pin usb2.0 type-C connectors :D
@f0x it depends, but most of the times, yes :D i've also connected it on the PCB. just needed to check which two pins i actually managed to short out there ^^
@f0x oh and, i haven't found any plugs with less pins or a more sturdy mounting situation unfortunately, so i'm stuck with these >.>
@ln
I've used these before, power only https://lcsc.com/product-detail/power_C283540.html
similar to these for usb 2.0
https://lcsc.com/product-detail/USB2_C136423.html
and am about to order these smd 12pins for my next project
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33019164146.html
@f0x i have a socket on the device this is for and yeah, i also like them better. but in this case i didn't want to add a long cable between two boards just to break out some pins