Learn how to make your own custom USB Cable (DIY build guide)

Start building your own double sleeved custom USB Cable to match your desktop theme or your custom keyboard.

0:00 Intro
0:22 Parts List
0:35 Installing Paracord Sheath
1:34 Installing PET Sleeve
2:45 Strip cable
3:16 Soldering USB connectors
5:44 Test Cable
6:27 Assemble Connectors
8:43 Install Heat Shrinks
9:24 Video montage

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This build is technically called a Legacy USB 2.0 to Type-C cable

USB Specifications:
https://www.usb.org/sites/default/fil...

Refer to (3.5.2 USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Standard-A Cable Assembly)

Parts:

Philippines:
PET Sleeve (4mm) - https://shopee.ph/product/280697205/4...

Paracord (Type III - 550lbs) - https://shopee.ph/product/217044472/5...

Heat Shrink Tubes (8mm and 12mm) - https://shopee.ph/product/303697948/6...

Heat Shrink Tubes (12mm 3:1 shrink ratio) - https://shopee.ph/product/227336823/5...

Cable (UL2464 26AWG 4core) - https://shopee.ph/product/227336823/5...

USB 2.0 Type A Male Plug - https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/i1...

USB Type C Male Plug - https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/10...

International:
Please check AliExpress for the parts:

Cable (UL2464 26AWG 4core) - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...

USB 2.0 Type A Male Plug -
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32745...

USB Type C Male Plug -
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/40005...

Music:
What We Didn't Do by Particle House
Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra...

Tools:

SQ EAI01 Electric Soldering Iron - https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DGG...

SQ-D60 60W Digital Soldering Iron Station DC12-24V Type-C Interface 100℃-400℃ Adjustable Temperature - https://www.banggood.com/custlink/D3G...

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