May I please ask a question?
I know the Wacom Studio Pro (which I'd found time ago as a second hand) have a "Desktop feature" were it can be used as a secondary monitor, attached to another pc/device.
The center USB-C port can be used for that purpose:
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Use the center Thunderbolt 3 port or the optional Wacom Link Plus adapter to connect your MobileStudio Pro to your computer.
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https://101.wacom.com/UserHelp/en/TOC/DTH-W1321.html)
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Thunderbolt combines PCI Express (PCIe) and DisplayPort (DP) into two serial signals[9][10] and provides DC power via a single cable.
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Thunderbolt 1 and 2 use the same connector as Mini DisplayPort (MDP), whereas Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 use the USB-C connector and support USB devices.
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Thunderbolt controllers multiplex one or more individual data lanes from connected PCIe and DisplayPort devices for transmission via two duplex Thunderbolt lanes, then de-multiplex them for use by PCIe and DisplayPort devices on the other end
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbolt_(interface))
I'd knew from the very first start that the Steam Deck (the 64gb, LCD batch
) does not have Thunderbolt output, it was explained very clear and very early: not an issue.
I guess I can't use a USB-C cable as this one:
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-...dp/B09J9BXFFD/ ; is the only chance a Wacom Link? And would it work for sure (as converting the signal?)? I mean, it doesn't seems to require mandatorily a
Thunderbolt 3 input to work...
If you might know, I'd like to question it; as it wouldn't be essential as the device works fine, but having the choice to just plug it in and use as an external display sometimes it might lower the heat it does.
Do you might know other solutions?
Thanks in advance
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There are other cables, but usually the display port to usb-c are unidirectional, having the display port on the
outer wayside.
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Also, Wacom Link does not support multiple ports; it only supports MINI DP . Please note before purchasing that only the MINI DP to Display port is supported.
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en.namu.wiki
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For reference, Thunderbolt 1 and 2 interfaces use the same terminal as Mini DisplayPort. However, since Thunderbolt is a backward compatible type that includes Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt is compatible with Mini DisplayPort cables, but Thunderbolt cables with Mini DisplayPort terminals are not compatible. Unlike general cables, Thunderbolt cables contain a controller chip, so the data transfer function of the Thunderbolt interface is used only between devices that support Thunderbolt. Since Thunderbolt 3 uses a USB Type-C port, it is not compatible with Mini DisplayPort.
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The fact that there is no Thundebolt from the Steam Deck it doesn't seems it might be a problem, as it's mentioned the Studio Pro supports Mini DP within the above description.
The Wacom Link support is mentioned from the 2019 Studio Pro devices (which I guess mine is earlier).
Imho I could be fine within a simplest solution, like usb-c, and perhaps
just that cable previously linked in this post?
*pardon but I'm really mumbling now
, so much tech's specs at once.
Last edit: ok, I'd mismatched Wacom Link Plus (for >2019 devices) within Wacom Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-ACK4271.../dp/B06WGM6KDN