How to Coil a Keyboard Cable!

Подписаться 32 тыс.

Просмотров 95 тыс.

50% 1

Have fun and make some custom keyboard cables to match your setup! This is a proper guide to make a coiled mechanical keyboard USB C cable which will not unravel if you have all the right parts. The result depends on a lot of factors and you are not likely to get it perfect the first time.
Follow me on Twitter and Subscribe:
/ thejoegaz
#laptop #hacks #joegaz
Parts
24 or 28awg 4 core cable - bit.ly/3uQrxX3
4mm Paracord - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Aa8e37
USBC - bit.ly/2TExDgh
USBA - bit.ly/2SVkzCW
Techflex or PET - bit.ly/3cjNGqg
Heatshrink - bit.ly/3vSZfwo
10mm alu/wood rod - amzn.to/3wTmE0I
12mm Coupler/Cable Holder - amzn.to/3ppCs8V
Timecode -
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Parts and Tools
2:00 - Cable Time
4:00 - How to Coil
5:20 - Reverse Coiling
9:12 - Soldering Connectors
10:38 - Heatshrink and Showcase

Наука

Опубликовано:

23 июл 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 205

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Hi. I am back. Burned out but I am much better! Hope to make some new content and try new things

@cryohellinc 3 года назад

Glad to see you back. Kudos for giving it another go!

@starfirepenguin 3 года назад

JUJU!! So happy to see you back, your vids really helped me solder! Take care of yourself :)

@kwstasthwmas2264 3 года назад

i just make my own with your tutorial !!! its perfect

@redfire9 3 года назад

Glad you are doing ok

@paodepota8373 2 года назад

Love your stuff man, you create cables for a living and yet you're here teaching us how to do it ourselves. Thanm you so much!

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

My Pleasure :) Thank you so much for the message!

@goolom 5 месяцев назад

@@JoeGaz Your video has such high production quality. Your very talented

@nici9376 3 года назад

Thank you for this, ive seen Voxelmod's video aswell but this one has to be my favourite. Everything is super clear, i appreciate it JUJU! Well done!

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@akwan108 2 года назад

Your process to reverse the coil is genius !!! Hands and time saved

@devkills8500 3 года назад

When did SypherPK started doing cables?

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

I am SypherPK's older bro ;)

@borgphantsave5175 Год назад

Really tell him I said hi

@borgphantsave5175 Год назад

I'm joking btw I'm not dumb but continue is helpful and I give my support to u

@mawsn 3 года назад

Woah! Welcome back JUJU!

@APZELROYAL 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your trade secrets. It's very cheap and very easy, and it's the best coiling tutorial ever. :D

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

I make it look easy but it certainly requires practice ;)

@chrisdotdash5154 2 года назад

Awesome channel and vid!! Super clear.

@kemot23 3 года назад

Bro this is the best reverse coiling vid that makes sense. Thank you your method is the easiest.

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

My pleasure :) Enjoy getting connected to your tech!

@quynni 3 года назад

Thanks Mate. I’ve learnt heaps from you. 😊

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

My pleasure! Thanks for watching

@prasadpawar6166 3 года назад

Thankyou so much juju for your tips it worked an i was able to coil a cable perfectly it even retracts when pulled. love you bro i tried on some dead cables first now ill go for the perfect one

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

My pleasure my friend! Thanks for watching!

@Chris_P_Bacon 3 года назад

Great video! Especially the reverse coiling part was helpful

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@topdownunder824 3 года назад

Best video on RU-vid for reverse coiling. A lot of people don’t reverse or reverse but don’t heat again. Well done mate 👍🏼👌🏼

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Thanks 👍 Glad it helped!

@MrMeganatty 2 года назад

@@JoeGaz Is it worth it to reheat after reverse coiling? What happens if you don't

@intensedabberoniJG Год назад

@@MrMeganatty i think this method works because he heats it up slowly for pretty short amount of time, so when he reverses the coil theres a good amount of tension pulling it back together for a tighter coil. heating it a second time fully sets the techflex, this time with the existing tension from the reverse coil pulling it back together and making the finished coil as snappy as it can be. a lot of people will fully set the techflex and reverse it (which i think is a valid way to get a springy cable?) but they'll also reheat it and ruin the techflex. as far as i know, this method works because the techflex does not set before the reverse coil, but there are a variety of ways to coil the cable without a second heating

@arvinyambot7185 3 года назад

I'm just happy Juju is back!

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Thanks :)

@nowool1999 2 года назад

This reverse coil method works so damn well. 6:17 Big emphasis on these 5-10 seconds here; do exactly as shown!!! It shouldn't require too much effort!

@raykcy 3 года назад

really loving your energy JUJU!! Keep up the good work!

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Thanks Ray

@tyler8024 3 года назад

Welcome back JUJU! I hope to see some nice content from you! (This is Digital_Tech btw haha.)

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Digital :)

@pj2148 3 года назад

Less go, hes back

@xiroshimaa 3 года назад

Ay you are finally back!

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Yo! Thanks for watching!

@wardope 2 года назад

you absolutely Earned my Sub!!!

@user-bp6et3sq3x 2 года назад

thanks for nice video!! Do I have to cool down the cable after heating?

@ale210 Год назад

Nice video mate

@ZahinAzmayeen 3 года назад

Welcome back, man. Awesome video as always!

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Hello my friend! Thanks

@dylantan1716 3 года назад

Long time no see! JUJU Nice Video

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Thanks!

@andreidejesus620 2 года назад

Hey man, how long should I put it in the oven after reverse coiling? Is it still 15mins or less?

@karanoojha4620 3 года назад

I’m gonna do this soon. I was wondering if you’d recommend clear or white tech flex on a white paracord?

@j.stribling2565 Год назад

Thank your for sharing your knowledge. I did subscribe and click the like because I've been frightened of Aussie blokes ever since I watched Crocodile Dundee 😆

@jeomirgalvez 3 года назад

Ayyyyy He's back

@youredxspanktube 3 года назад

thank you brother

@inline7207 3 года назад

Welcome back juju!

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Thanks!

@iamvinceong6493 Год назад

Still the best tutorial video on cable coiling. :) just wondering how can you do a side exit with the rigid flange? Or should I just use tape on the other end? Thanks!

@JoeGaz Год назад

Could definitely use tape. You could make a custom flange with a hole in it so it goes through it.

@mitszponte6786 2 года назад

Where did you get the automatic coil thing from?

@iamjessyboy 2 года назад

Perfect tuto

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

Thanks!

@KristovMars Год назад

Thanks mate! Great technique, and a great choice of snack too. BBQ Shapes > all other Shapes

@JoeGaz Год назад

You bet! ;)

@jupiterjackz 3 года назад

4:47 is the cable ok? i'm a little scared to do it

@biartchnicyndi 2 года назад

Reverse the coil so that it pulls in, instead of pushing out (retracting not extending), nice

@helcydolmi6042 3 года назад

Hi! im from ind, i want to know how to make the stick with locking for coiled cable

@SianaGearz 3 года назад

THE COILENING

@Ben-uh8wb 2 года назад

Great vid! Did you let it cool before reversing and also after the second oven session?

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

Yes :)

@bolivansek4337 2 года назад

Sir where can i buy that so long paracord link yours ?

@slaypker 2 года назад

I too am Aussie, just wondering where u got your rod and those thingies that hold the coil in place. Thanks mate

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

In the description :)

@saynotop2w 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. these things cost so much. I hope I can do this without fudging it.

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

You can do it!

@TheDredgenProject 3 года назад

Juju is back beybieee!

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Happy to be back!

@rickyalejandro6267 2 месяца назад

podrias poner los link? aunque sea solo para darme una idea de como se llaman y conseguir aqui en donde vivo el conector si lo encuentro tal y como es, lo que no se es la medida del la funda del cable

@ignantf00 2 года назад

Have you tried making one with a magnetic USB connector on 1 end? Some typically have a small LED which is a nice touch but magnetic allows you to leave the actual connector plugged into the device & the magnet just makes it easy to connect to the plug. Just curious since I havent seen anyone selling those. Thanks

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

Yes! We are working on something like that. Feel free to follow us on instagram for new updates soon! instagram.com/jujucables/

@wh0tube Год назад

VOC flavoured roast! Yum!

@albworkshop Год назад

thanks for sharing these amazing tips one question : all the cable go to the oven (so the part not coiled too), does it affect the bend capacity of straight part of the cable ?

@JoeGaz Год назад

If you coil the uncoiled bit into loops it will pack away nicely. I usually just loop it around the rod into large circles.

@aakeebs 2 года назад

love you broooo thank you for this ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@doeliy 2 года назад

so there are 2 layers on the cable, the paracord and then the techflex right? btw how many meters of cable it takes to make 1 set of usb coils?

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

Around 3m

@EliCohen4283 2 года назад

Heat shrink size please. It look like 3/8 in the video but the link is to 1/2

@1nvariant 9 дней назад

hey could you tell me what is the diameter of the rod, and the inner diameter ofthe coupler

@youtubeaccount0x073 3 года назад

Hello JUJU, Is the techflex that you buy the one from aliexpress or is the real techflex flexo PET sleeving? DO you notice a difference between the Ali express version and the non Ali express version?

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

I buy real techflex. I haven't tried the fake stuff. I imagine it's the same. I linked cause it's cheaper and probably easier to source for everyone.

@mdsergeplusplus 2 года назад

Hi, dumb question, what does the techflex do exactly, is it just for aesthetics? Thanks for the great video.

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

Most of the time depending on the cable it helps maintain the coil shape due to how techflex is made. It's essentially a thermoplastic that can mold with heat. Otherwise yes it is aesthetic as well and stylish. Not to mention the sleeving can act as a protector against cuts. So it is much more durable.

@MilosStefanovic86 2 года назад

Hi. First of all, thanks for sharing your methods. Perfect cables with ease. Just one question, as I plan to use an cable with already done usb-s on the ends, is it safe to put it like this in the oven? Wil the usb ends not melt?

@andreidejesus620 2 года назад

Don't. Mine melted with 120°C less than 15 mins. My whole cable melted.

@MilosStefanovic86 2 года назад

@@andreidejesus620 thanks for the advice, but I already have done the cable and it didn’t melt. It probably depends on the cable used

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

It totally depends on the cable being used.

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

Nice job! Sorry for late reply :) Good job on getting it done!

@marcoguilherme2477 Год назад

what is the name of the song that plays at 08:20?

@Kaorudark Год назад

Hey there should be an cable relief to protect the Cables from pulling and kinking (hopefully these are the right words) The Shielding Connectors could help here but better there are more Support.

@jeramaybaliguat6205 2 года назад

any suggestions for other method in that oven part hihi?

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

Hot air gun but it's less effective.

@prasadpawar6166 3 года назад

the tutorial is awesome dude but as some of us don't have oven at home can you suggest some different method to coil the cable or make a video about it cause i tired coiling the cable using a hair dryer and it didn't work I've seem many youtubers do with hair dryer and there's work just fine maybe i am doing something wrong can you make a diff tutorial on coiling the cable

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Hot pot of water will do the same trick. Hot air gun at around 100c will also work. Chuck it into a cardboard box to make a makeshift oven.

@prasadpawar6166 3 года назад

@@JoeGaz how much time are we suppose to rest them on the rod ??

@shinza.rblx1 3 года назад

what's the background music?

@iamlalala1995 2 года назад

Can you do it with hảir dryer

@Tdnapa Год назад

What bolts did you use ?

@obuildz9496 Год назад

Nice 👌

@prasadpawar6166 3 года назад

For How much time are we suppose to rest them on the rod? Before reversing and after reversing it.

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

until cold

@jackminng9272 3 года назад

JUJU giving away trade secrets

@tossedsaladman2184 3 года назад

question I have a SteelSeries apex pro, and I want to coil the cable on it I really want to coil the cable on it. Could I get some tips on how to coil a thick cable?

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Same process :)

@tossedsaladman2184 3 года назад

@@JoeGaz but the thing is, though, the cable is non detachable, and it is pretty stiff. and since the keyboard is like 200 dollars, I don't want to break it.

@Misukazi 2 года назад

Hope i have that too

@coolspot18 2 года назад

Is 120C/248F too hot? I saw on Reddit some people melted their cables at this temp?

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

Depends on the wire used.

@catherinele8417 3 года назад

I like these keycaps !! Could you share the link to have these ? Thanks :)

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Taihao keycaps :)

@catherinele8417 3 года назад

@@JoeGaz ohhh thanks a lot :)

@Descendophobia Месяц назад

Hi, dumb question, but why can't you use the same oven for this as eating? Is it the smell or something? Should I get a dedicated toaster oven for this?

@JoeGaz Месяц назад

Any oven is fine as long as it is not too close to the heating coil, otherwise the wrap will melt. experiment!

@minnugaming1322 Год назад

Bro How to remove the coil again from the wire?

@mohidkhan9496 2 года назад

I know it's a dumb question but can I use the oven again for food after baking coils.

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

Yes. It should be totally fine. If worried give it a wipe down :)

@MrHowlingblast 2 года назад

Wait... You have to heat the coil a second time after the reverse coiling? How does that work? I was told not to do that because it would lose its springyness by that.

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

The second heating is to make the coil nice and straight. It should not lose springiness and if it does do it for a little less. The cable you must be using is likely not the best for coiling. Don't expect the same results as me. You need to do your own testing. :)

@MrHowlingblast 2 года назад

@@JoeGaz thank you ! :)

@yes-gj8yz 3 года назад

Does anybody know hot to make a cherry 3 pin switch an optical cuz I spent almost 30 bucks on cherry switches and I have a optical keyboard so I’m wondering if I can at least use it at least

@enzojacobsen4349 3 года назад

I don't think it is possible. Completely different architectures. Gateron makes opticals tho.

@marek_sebesta 2 года назад

9:40 why do you soldered it to the housing?

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

Electromagnetic interference and static interference can stop the cable working over long distances. It should be done in general.

@pook2830 2 года назад

Isn't the point of reversing a cable to have the molecular bonds straining against their natural coil direction? If you reverse it, THEN re-bake it, or reheat it, surely you are in the same position as you were _before_ you reversed it?

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

The reheating for less time after the reverse coil allows it to form more nicely when it comes off the rod. If you just reheat it and then reverse it the coils come out wonky depending on the materials used. My approach gives more people a chance to make a great coiled cables that look great with most materials and with incredible results. You want a nice coil but also good snap so it returns nicely to its original shape.

@polarbearjf 3 года назад

@JUJU Nice baking mate love that use C and nit F lol how long do you bake your cable for in first and second cycle? Great video, keep up the great work! Cheers

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

15 minutes each cycle. Thanks for watching :)

@polarbearjf 3 года назад

@@JoeGaz cheers, thanks a million!

@danielangeles86 2 года назад

Is the techflex necessary or can we just do it with paracord?

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

Depends on the type of cable used and its material. If the material is not right it will not be able to thermally reshaped into a permanent coil. It will slowly unravel despite reversing the coil. Hope that makes sense :)

@Freshbott2 3 года назад

Amazing! All decent keyboards have the port to/on the left. The cords online coil the wrong way and sit up off the bench! Thanks for this

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

Then you simply coil in the other direction in the first place and it will be reversed and sit on the table neatly.

@serenasaystoday Год назад

Can I use a heat gun or hair dryer instead of the oven?

@VaracolacidVesci Год назад

excelent video but isn't baking the cable once reversed become non reversed? if you bake the cable at the same temperature same time, you are realigning the internal molecules to conform to the new "coil" so it becomes the normal coil again.

@JoeGaz Год назад

The extra baking helps to align the coil when you reverse it and it depends on the type of cable if it affects the snap.

@lookslikerain75 Год назад

I cannot get reverse coil to work followed instructions coil becomes lose and extending the coils they turn sideways and do not spring back looked way better before the reverse bit.

@JoeGaz Год назад

Your cable or your paracord lining is loose or the cable is not the right material that supports coiling. It needs to be a plastic that supports thermoforming like TPU or PVC. Not all cables are equal here and it's a lot of practice and testing.

@NOTDEXD 2 года назад

Bro, I put the wire in the oven at 120 ° for 15 minutes and the core wires melted. Can you help me? Thank u. Very easy and clean the tutorial. Except for the melt lol

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

The cable you are using is not suitable for the application. try 100*C

@illegalmexicain 3 года назад

Can i use a stainless steel rod, instead of and aluminum rod ?

@JoeGaz 3 года назад

Yes :)

@thedesignguy9203 2 года назад

Hey my cable has yellow, white, green and a weird brown color. I know that white color is DATA -ve not sure about the other colors. I'm stuck in the middle. lol

@JoeGaz 2 года назад

Yellow can be your +5 and Brown can be your ground or GND. Just follow the colours and make sure they match up to the right pins on both sides. Make sure please or you will fry it.

@thedesignguy9203 2 года назад

@@JoeGaz Thanks for the reply man. I guessed the colors after watching a bunch of videos and it just worked. Had no problem till now so I guess I made the right connections. XD