A USB-PD sniffer/injector/sink based on Google's Twinkie, re-designed to be manufactured by mere mortals. - dojoe/Twonkie

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Twonkie is a USB-PD sniffer/injector/sink based on Google's Twinkie, redesigned for easier manufacturing for hobbyists. Its design utilizes a four-layer PCB and standard leaded parts, making it more accessible compared to the original Twinkie. Twonkie v2.0 supports higher bus voltages suitable for Extended Power Range (EPR), and it requires modifications to the USB-C connectors for stable mounting. Assembly instructions and firmware building guides are provided, along with potential replacements for hard-to-find parts. Note that the project demands familiarity with soldering fine pitch SMT parts.

dojoe/Twonkie: A USB-PD sniffer/injector/sink based on Google's Twinkie, re-designed to be manufactured by mere mortals.

Twonkie - a USB-PD sniffer based on Google's Twinkie