I've created a slightly updated picture / text version of this guide if you want to check it out: cruzctrl.gg/blogs/diy-cable-tutorials/guide-build-your-own-usb-cables-for-mechanical-keyboards
I ordered a bunch of stuff to make cables with aviator connectors off of aliexpress nearly a month ago, I can't wait for them to all come in so I can start building them, thanks for the update on this video.
@@jarvissaleh5383 I had to search for each piece individually on Ali Express and then waited a few months for it all to come in, so I can't really give you an answer that you'd want. Unless you mean just the USB connections, in which case search for " USB male connector" for the type you want. I went with USB type A and C.
A couple of points. First, the video about putting together USB cables is the best I've ever seen on RU-vid. Second, I realize that you are selling the male jacks and cable and all of that - and you deserve the profits for that - but I'm an 80-year old having to pay off a mortgage, so I would like others to carry those parts at lower prices. I greatly dislike buying anything from the anti-union employee abuser Amazon, and I don't want the two-year delay of buying those things on eBay from Chinese sources. Now, third. Why do you limit this to USB KEYBOARD cables? Those are the last things we need solid reliable USB cables for. Our main need is for charging, and secondarily, connecting digital, audio and video signals. And why do you feel you need to use mil-spec high-amperage cables for computer keyboards? Are your keyboards on gunboats or submarines? Yes, the standard USB cable of types A, Micro, Micro and C unplug with a person tripping over a wire. But USB ALWAYS does that. You don't have a mil-spec cable on any USB keyboard unless they use them in the nuclear missile launch stations. We normal, mortal civilians just want to repair the normal cables that always break on us. And maybe make something with the wire more durable, without going to 12-amp 4-conductor wires. I really want this third point explained, if you don't mind.
Bro HOW are you not more known with people? You have THEE content. I love your vids man. Maybe work on keeping you voice audio more consistent to the music you play during a forwarded segment but other than that there's pretty much nothing else. Keep up the good work my guy. LOVE THE CONTENT!!!!
Have you had a chance to try a 3.0 cable? or even a micro to A or even type c? Just curious if you knew anything about 5 pin to 4 pin. Thanks for all the tutorial vids btw.
I thought the video instruction was cool, but then I saw you sell the kits and extra parts, at a reasonable price. That is awesome, I'll be buying this stuff from you for my next little project :-) Thank you sir.
i couldnt find my helping hand gizmo and burnt the hell out of my hands, mostly knuckles but got her done. Usb c could be tricky for beginners as it can be easy to cross solder and group connections together. If you want to learn and get the soldering supplies it is a great start. I almost threw it away when i had to put the paracord on the wire as the sheath would push back and expose the little wires inside and snag the hell out of the paracord jacket. I finally made sure the small wires inside were below the outside black and filled it with a dab of hot glue so the inside wires would not move as much. I probably did something wrong but what a pita the paracord cover was, as it was snagged so much it looked like a rat got a hold of it.
Amazing work man. Simple to follow instructions. Easy steps. And I absolutely like the cheerful voice that you have showing and explaining. Gives me assurance that I can also do this. Thanks a ton for doing what you do. Subscribed. 👍🏼
please keep making such informational videos. They are truly inspiring and i learn a lot from you taking the time and effort to make these aweso-fab cables!
Thank you for explaining how long the data/power wires should be and how the cable should sit in the housing! I forgot to "measure" those little wires and the whole thing came out ugly as sin internally. Next one should look a lot better now :)
The "little" metal fibers (that you cut of) are actually important, it's what makes the cable shielded. It's really rare but if by any chance some static energy or something get on the cable it could zap you're keyboard or even the pc. IT'S REALLY RARE but it's always better to have a shielded cable than not. ;)
Somehow ended up on your channel but I love the videos! Great detail and easy to follow along. I joined your discord server as soon as I realized that it can be used as a resource to learn more. I'm excited to get started with making my own cables and watching your other videos!!
Your videos are fantastic. You are very detailed and pleasant to learn from. Thank you so much for this, I'm looking forward to practicing making my own cables in the coming weeks!
I love your videos. you really make it look fun and easy to make cables. I purchased some of the stuff to get started on my own cable, last night. I cant wait for it to get here. I am going to be making mines red black and white, and adding the aviator link. I'm pretty excited!
One thing I learned from creating my own cables, don't use 330 paracord, use 550 instead. I didn't have any problems once I swapped the included paracord for 550. Great howto vid and the kits are awesome other than that.
Heyo! I was getting stuck with sleeving the paracord onto the cable, then discovered the paracord I was using might've been heated in the dyeing process (it was rainbow colored) since it was plasticky and inflexible. I switched to a different paracord that was silky and scrunchy, and it worked like a dream. Thanks for your advice!
Just some constructive criticism, and you don't have to do this because I know how hard editing videos is, but maybe you could have a closer camera angle for the soldering. It was a bit hard to see, and I know how to solder but I remember how much I depended on seeing exactly how people did things. Other than that, great video!
if anybody is having problems with sliding the cable inside the paracord, put a little nob of hot glue on the cable so that it forms a rounded surface for it to slide even more smoothly, i've never had a problem but if anyone has this could help
LOVE the CSGO skin refrence. just working through building my first keyboard and was looking at cables and thought screw it why not built the lot. great tutorial.
Great guide! Sadly it seems like the mini USB connector is really difficult because it's so small and the connectors are so close together so I completely messed up that side when soldering so much so that I ended up having to order a new one from your store. Hopefully I can do better next time. The USB-A side was much easier
Man, everything went well for me, until I tried to solder to the USB A connector. The USB C side went without a hitch, but the A side I tried for an hour and couldn't do it. I prepped the contacts with solder, prepped the wires, and then went to connect them and...nothing. The solder just wouldn't melt and connect them. The plastic began to melt before the solder did. After an hour of trying the USB connecter was unusable. I think my iron is crappy or something, I don't know what went wrong, but now I have to wait 2 weeks for another type A connector :(
what ever happened to Clear USB cables that came clear or blue or purple tint? I wonder why they stopped being made and sold. I see some clear cables on ebay with older style tips but new USB-C ones you can't get clear blue tint or clear anymore.
hello great video!! I need help, after soldered the cable when i connect it to my pc ,says device not recognized, i am using micro usb and type A , any ideas?
at about 4 min in you remove the guts from the cord. during this step would it be worth attaching maybe like cotton thread or a thin bit cable that you could then attach to your wire to assist in threading it through??
Hey Dude! Nice guide! Just want to ask a question tho, can any nylon braided PET sleeve do? Or only techflex is super flexible? I tried with the nylon braided PET sleeve but it doesn't have the flexibility and see-through characteristics like the one you have in video. thanks!!
I tried to make this cable, it worked when I tested it after wiring. But when i install the USBC housing, it gives my keyboard power but the keys no longer work. Not sure what the problem is? Maybe an issue with the soldering that might push the connections on to each other. Any advice?
I made one of this but i have no idea why my cable cannot charge my phone, when i connected my phone with a power bank, it charge the power bank by my phone but not charging my phone. I am so confuse with this. Even I changed the charging setting of my phone, it still not working
Hi! May I kindly ask how do you test the custom cable using a multimeter to check if the item doesn't short? I am still learning how to use multimeter.
Does the wiring order differ for a usb-a to usb-micro cable? I just put together a kit of yours and the devices are powering but not recognized by the pc. thanks,
If I wanted to make an usb-c to usb-c cable would that be doable? I've trying to investigate if that would be an issue or not as I started reading and there was some mention about setting one of the sides as a sub-device and if that's the case I was wondering I could make it in such way that any side could be a sub-device.
Will a standard 4-pin wire carry USB 3.0 signal? I use a Drop ALT and use the second type c port for my mouse to make for an easier setup transfer, was wondering if a standard 4pin would carry enough power to power board + hub.
Great video, but you should reallyu pay attention to your camera angle because sometimes it's really hard to see what you're doing with your hands. Thank you for the tutoria, makes me want start practicing
Hey! How would you make this kit if you also buy the aviator connector. Would you sleeve it before and snip the cable in half or would you sleeve it after you attach the aviator
Just made my first custom cable and it only kinda works. It will transmit data fine but does not seem to charge my phone (although i get the lightning icon on my battery). Any tips or suggestions that i may have got wrong. Its an A to C cable. Thanks
Hi! I'm using your videos to build my first cable. You mention that you usually heat shrink the soldered connections. Can you detail how you do this so that it still fits in the housing please? Thanks!
It's a 3/8in inner diameter Polyolefin tubing. The walls do have to be incredibly quite thin. Not too sure exactly what the specs are, I believe I found the roll I've been using for years at a local electronics shop.
Wait a damn minute did you order that hi chew?? I didn’t know they sold it in America if that’s where you got it? I’m a Navy vet loved going to japan 😀
