[snakeye]

Nothing can stop us from making the same PCB but with USB Type C connector for charging.

Actually I'm using it in my other device according to the exactly same thoughts.

[alias_neo]

I've never tried hand soldering a USB-C SMT connector, expecting it to be somewhat harder than Micro USB, is it reasonably doable with hot air?

[snakeye]

Oh, in fact it's much simpler than MicroUSB. There is special type of USB Type C used for charging - https://en.ovcharov.me/uploads/2020/04/06/20200404_092055.jp...

It has only six huge pads and can be soldered either with hot air or normal soldering iron as a charm.

[alias_neo]

Oh, now this is a revelation, I had no idea!

P.S. the link has hotlink protection for anyone wanting to click; you'll need to paste the link straight into your address bar