DIY USB Cables

[ystoh133]

I don't know if this is the area where I can ask..

Anybody know of shops/online stores to purchase materials for custom USB cables?

USB C / A Headers, 28 AWG / heat shrinks /aviator connectors

 

[oakley_870]

i also keen to know.
but since TS mentioned.
USBC-A with those specs, but remember have to carry data too! not just power line..

 

[blackestvoid]

local is sim lim tower where else?
or try koba electronics in chinatown

online is taobao aliexpress shopee lazada

 

[wwenze]

I tend to be wary when people ask where to buy heatshrink (generic starter level DIY part) and USB cable parts (expert level) at the same time.

Are you looking for USB 2.0 (4 pin) or USB 3.0 (9 pin)? Or just for power?

Is this for learning or custom purpose, or are you looking for quality? Because you should go for factory-terminated if you want quality.

 

[ystoh133]

I tend to be wary when people ask where to buy heatshrink (generic starter level DIY part) and USB cable parts (expert level) at the same time.

Are you looking for USB 2.0 (4 pin) or USB 3.0 (9 pin)? Or just for power?

Is this for learning or custom purpose, or are you looking for quality? Because you should go for factory-terminated if you want quality.

Basic usb 2.0 to usb type c for custom sleeved keyboard cables. Will be ending 1 terminal to aviator connectors.

I've done custom cables before. Just that the online stores I buy from are normally from the US, and they operate in group buys(niche market) and is relatively more expensive. Covid 19 also not doing any good to the shipping. They've stopped international shipping afaik.


The predone cables sells for 80sgd.

 

[wwenze]

So low speed USB, gotcha.

Connectors are easy to find. eBay, Shopee, Aliexpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesal...SB_20200713184658&SearchText=type+c+connector

The cable itself is the hard part. You might find it cheaper to just buy a long cable and cut it up. Or use LAN cable.

 

[ystoh133]

So low speed USB, gotcha.

Connectors are easy to find. eBay, Shopee, Aliexpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesal...SB_20200713184658&SearchText=type+c+connector

The cable itself is the hard part. You might find it cheaper to just buy a long cable and cut it up. Or use LAN cable.

Aite! thanks, never used aliexp before, gonna drop something later.