Reddit mentions of USB C Hub, HooToo USB C Adapter with 100W Type C Power Delivery, HDMI Output, Card Reader, 3 USB 3.0 Ports for 2018/2017/2016 MacBook Pro and Windows Type C Laptop

Hey. Your idea will work, and the model will suffice, although I would recommend you tune it slightly. Let me go down a quick list:

1. Don't sweat the circuitry aspect of it. Take this -- https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Adapter-Charging-MacBook-Chromebook/dp/B019R9ILTG -- and snip the cabling and then solder in extensions for all of the wires. This'll probably need a fine touch, but the good news is you can hide the ugly and loose wiring on the underside or hollow interior of the of the stand. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a USB-C hub adapter that has a 3.5mm jack, but granted, I didn't look too hard.
   
   
2. Sliding the Macbook to dock it into the USB-C head will be a bit finicky, especially if the vertical clearance is fixed. Give it some flex or otherwise put it on a sliding track, maybe, but I'd gun for the former myself.
   
   
3. If you're going through all this trouble, may as well make the inclination of the stand adjustable. A V-hinge with collapsible height adjusters on the interior of the V and a track with grooves at regular intervals to set the adjusters in for a discrete quantity of inclination angles wouldn't be too tough.
   
   
4. Looks pointy and sharp! Make it less pointy and sharp.

You are right. It's something like this.

I would be curious if third party USBC docks are locked out. I would love to be able to get one of those portable docks the size of a portable USB power brick and use it on the go. For example using this

While I agree with you if only because I'm sure Nintendo won't sell it at cost price, USB-C hubs with HDMI, USB 2/3 and power throughput aren't cheap and let's face it, the dock is a USB-C hub in a dock form factor.

I got myself this one for my 12" Macbook. I'd imagine the dock has about the same production costs, add a bit of profit and you'll end up at $90,- sooner than you think.

I think some costs are also due to certification/licensing of for using HDMI, USB2/3 and USB-C tech.

If you travel or commute with your shiny new laptop, how about a second power supply like this one. Also there are a million port replicators, HDMI dongles, etc. so I ended up buying this one, which has just what I need. And you can't go wrong picking up one or two of these.

That is just a USB-C hub, he's looking for this

You could also wait for the Henge dock to be released this spring. I can't find many USB-C to DisplayPort multiport hubs, HDMI seems to be the popular available option.

I just run 2x Apple Digital AV adapters for my dual HDMI Dell monitors. I use the built in USB 3.0 hub on the monitors for all my peripherals.

The USB-OTG spec technically supports this, but most devices do not. You will typically need a custom kernel in order to enable this. I also don't know of any "reputable" manufacturers that a make a cable for this. I found this Y cable which has mixed reviews.

The Galaxy S8 with USB-C is better off though. You can use a hub like this to charge and use USB devices at the same time (and even output to HDMI if you want). Note that the S8 will only charge at the standard 5V/1.6A with a hub like this. Fast charging will not work.

Lots of flaky usb-c hubs out there, the best is still apple's multiport AV hub but that doesn't include SD and only 1 usb-c port.

Next closest thing that has decent reviews is this, but not perfect people still complain of issues.
https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Shuttle-Delivery-Charging-Output/dp/B019R9ILTG

This is my setup (2016 13" non-TB rMBP, 1080p monitor, 1440p/4k monitor).

I just use a Hootoo USB-C adapter for the 1080p one (HDMI), then a USB-C to DisplayPort cable (for 60hz on 4k).

I even added an additional USB hub, so I have 6 usable USB slots.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EXKDRAC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019R9ILTG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It looks like USB-C can put power in while you also have other things connected this looks like it would solve your problem

I'm using this one: https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Shuttle-Delivery-Charging-Output/dp/B019R9ILTG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481958604&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=hootoo+usb-c&psc=1

Really like this idea! would this work?
https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Adapter-Charging-MacBook-Chromebook/dp/B019R9ILTG
you would have to still use a 12v connector & usb-c to usb-c to power the hub...

It was just a USB type-C hub. In theory, any type-C hub should work as long as it has a power input port (it can't be a passive hub or obviously you wouldn't be able to charge your phone). The hard part is finding one with an additional type-C port to plug your 3.5mm adapter into. Almost all type-C hubs on the market right now only have type-A ports for plugging additional peripherals into, such as this one.

https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Adapter-Charging-MacBook-Chromebook/dp/B019R9ILTG

You can buy a type-A 3.5mm adapter to use with these hubs. The hub that I originally linked did have one additional type-C port, so I could plug my phone's 3.5mm adapter into it. It was also surprisingly cheap compared to other type-C hubs ($15). Most type-C hubs that I've found with additional type-C ports have been in the neighborhood of at least $40 if not closer to $50-$60.

I have two of these (one on my desk, one in my bag) and they work well. doesn't have ethernet or Lightning though.

https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Shuttle-Delivery-Charging-Output/dp/B019R9ILTG/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1480360793&sr=1-3&keywords=hootoo%2Busb%2Bc&th=1

I sprung for the Hootoo hub. It seems to score way higher on Amazon reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B019R9ILTG

I've been considering one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019R9ILTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4JdhzbWJ6QP0F

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J4BO0X8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IKdhzbAXXAPWS

Total non-issue for me. I bought a USB-C hub for my desk at home, so I can charge it and use USB devices at the same time. On the road I rarely use the port. I also bought a tiny USB-C to USB adapter, so if I really have to use a USB device, I can use the adapter. So far I haven't wished I had more ports.

I'm gonna try this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019R9ILTG/ref=ox_sc_act_image_28?smid=A2KUZVNQ9LP7N9&psc=1

It likely won't charge at the same time, that's usually a feature specifically called out by the hub like this one.

https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Adapter-Charging-MacBook-Chromebook/dp/B019R9ILTG

Edit, that "USB 2.0 Micro B socket for additional power if required" is almost certainly for powering devices that are attached to the USB 3.0 A ports. Like RGB keyboards or other devices with high draw.

Because you want three of them and the display you want doesn't support Thunderbolt, you'll need a lot of cabling. You could try USB-C to HDMI to an HDMI splitter. If you've got the budget and want to expand to more ports than just HDMI then you can get this Thunderbolt 3 hub, and use the splitter from that.

U have 4 ports other than a all in one dock solution like the one from OWC if u only wanna use one port; you'll can just to buy the VGA dongle and the single usbA dongle from apple.

Or try out the maxed out hootoo dongle: USB C Hub, HooToo Shuttle 3.1 Type C Hub with Power Delivery for Charging, HDMI Output, Card Reader, 3 USB 3.0 Ports - Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019R9ILTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qyisyb09SSZAD

Another option with more inputs: USB C Hub, HooToo USB C Adapter 3.1 with Type C Charging Port, HDMI Output, Card Reader, 3 USB 3.0 Ports for MacBook Pro 2015/2016, Google Chromebook 2016/2017 and more USB C Devices – Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019R9ILTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TGWPAbPV7K7QS

I use the HooToo hub everyday. Love it and I don't leave home without it! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019R9ILTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_VrKLzbPGMNECE - Enjoy your new Mac!

I found one by HooToo that has every feature you want plus a SD card reader as well. You can get it from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Adapter-Charger-Charging-Output/dp/B019R9ILTG/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1502920082&sr=1-3&keywords=usb+c+hub

I have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Adapter-Delivery-Charging-MacBook/dp/B019R9ILTG

Generally it works pretty well, although sometimes it is finicky with the HDMI. Not sure if it's because of the hub, cable, or 950.

One heads up: This hub does not like my Tudia Merge case so I have to take that off every time I use the hub

Hootoo USB-C hub - $60 (I got it on sale $45)
https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Adapter-Charging-MacBook-Chromebook/dp/B019R9ILTG

Aukey USB-c to USB-3 adapter - $9
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01AUKU1OO/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yontex USB-C to lightning- $10 (they have multiple good variations)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072Q9NM2X/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also purchased a mouse and external CD/DVD Player.

I use this one on my LG G5 phone. It has USB-C. Works fine (except the card reader, but that's a driver thing, should be fine on a PC or Mac).

https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Adapter-Charging-MacBook-Chromebook/dp/B019R9ILTG/

There are more extensive models that have multiple screen outputs and the like for the desktop, this is a more portable model you can carry with you.

Plugable were already mentioned - this is a beefier model that has multiple screens out etc so you can convert your laptop into a real workstation. Screens are dirt cheap now, and having two or three is really nice.

http://plugable.com/products/ud-ultcdl/

like this one ? HooToo Shuttle dunno whether it works but looks good and the ratings look good too

In theory, yes, that is how it should work.

Be careful then shopping for "thunderbolt 3 docks" however. Most of what you see on the market are actually just USB 3.1 type C docks. Those are cheaper and might actually be just fine for you, just be aware of the difference.

USB 3.1 type C can doe everything you mentioned, but is limited to 5 or 10 Gbps.

Thunderbolt 3 is the same physical connector, but is capable of up to 40Gbps and can connect to external GPUs. USB 3.1 cannot do this. Real thunderbolt 3 accessories also tend to be more expensive.

Every thunderbolt 3 port can act as USB 3.1. The opposite is not true.

This is an example of a USB Type C dock:

https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Charging-Delivery-Specific-Thunderbolt/dp/B01FKTZLBS/

It will charge your laptop, give you audio and video outputs, and a few USB ports.

There are also cheaper options like this:

https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Adapter-Charging-MacBook-Chromebook/dp/B019R9ILTG/

It is missing the audio output and you will need to use your power charger for passthrough charging. However, you can plug a USB audio adaptor to one of its USB ports:

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Aluminum-External-Adapter-AU-EMAC/dp/B00OJ5AV8I/

These work well for the price. We have a few around the office.
USB C Hub, dodocool 7-in-1 Type C Adapter Power Delivery with 4K HD Port, SD/TF Card Reader, 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports for MacBook/MacBook Pro/Chromebook Pixel and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073QNF67F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bMhDAb95QFE2N

This one is also nice. I would say a little nicer then the first one based on the hdmi placement.
USB C Hub, HooToo USB C Adapter 3.1 with Type C Charging Port, HDMI Output, Card Reader, 3 USB 3.0 Ports for MacBook Pro 2015/2016, Google Chromebook 2016/2017 and more USB C Devices – Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019R9ILTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3MhDAbKNRSF4V

Did they ever discuss if the USB-C port supports video out? Some people in the Indiegogo page are suggesting this hub. It would be weird and nice if it supported 2 external displays at a time.

I bet a rather pricey powered USB hub might be able to pull it off. I have one that can handle a bunch of USB 3.0 HDDs, and recharge a tablet. It cost ~$35 and requires an AC adapter. Not sure what the specs for USB C are, or how much an Apple-compatible hub costs. A quick search, and LOL! The answer is $80. Good brand though.

Maybe this? It's a little expensive, but should work fine. If you want to look for others, I would recommend looking for Macbook Pro hubs, as the new one only has usb c ports and you are likely to find some hubs that allow for usb input and charging.

Lots out there. Thunderbolt accessories aren't widely available and ones that are (like the TB15) suck for the most part. Not to mention they're steeply priced.

Try:

https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Shuttle-Delivery-Charging-Output/dp/B019R9ILTG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1466038515&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+c+dock

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Multiport-Thunderbolt-Compatible/dp/B01C316EIK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1466038515&sr=8-6&keywords=usb+c+dock