DIY Custom Coiled USB Cable Step by Step Guide
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- Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
- A detailed step by step guide to making your own custom perfectly coiled and springy sleeved USB cable
Comments, suggestion and tips in improving the build is very much appreciated
Parts List and Link
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Choetech USB Type C Cable (3 meters)
shopee.ph/CHOETECH-USB-Type-C...
*Note: I've gotten some feedback that some cable and Paracord combo won't fit each other.
Paracord Type III Polypropylene Diamond Pattern
shopee.ph/Type-III-Polypropyl...
*Note: I've gotten some feedback that some cable and Paracord combo won't fit each other.
Heat-shrink tubes (12mm and 16mm)
shopee.ph/product/303697948/6...
Heat-shrink tubes (Assorted)
shopee.ph/328Pcs.-Heat-Shrink...
GX16 Connector (4 pin)
shopee.ph/product/82576541/16...
0:00 Intro
1:01 Step 1 (Decide on the length of the coil and orientation of the cable ends
2:08 Step 2 (Sleeve cable)
4:53 Step 3 (Coil cable)
6:36 Step 4 (Attach GX16 connector)
13:15 Step 5 (Reverse coil)
Music:
Shine On You by Gloria Tells
Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com/referra...)
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half way through this video I realized, "why am I watching this? I'll never do this." then I kept watching.
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Me too
this is the first time ive seen someone so clearly explain the process of reversing a coil thank you so much
That reverse coil is genius.
Absolutely true! Thank you so much!
I made my cable quite some time ago and it was a bit loose, I thought I just made it poorly but didnt bother trying to fix it, this video popped up on my feed and I decided to try to reserse mine, literally fixed my cable lmao
Why is reverse coiling done?
@@urielfranciscofloreslozano5149 to make it much tighter and neater
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Hahaha, will upload profile picture soon. :)
@@FIZOdigital "three weeks ago"
@@ramirezendicott1690 4*
@@FIZOdigital can you explain why the use for gx conector instead of a common usb? What changes? Also, nice vid
@@memecity6722 Nothing, its just for aesthetics.
Wow, I now have a newfound appreciation for people who make and sell these. I’m determined to make myself one now! Thank you so much for this easy to understand guide. 10/10.
Most of them are factory assembled and use machines...
If anyone tries to build this (READ THIS) When you solder you DO NOT heat the solder and blob it on. That creates a very weak joint and a poor connection. And ups the chances of having cold solder joints too. You ALWAYs heat the part you want to solder to, until its hot enough itself to flow the solder. And pre tinning boths parts (connector and wire) is a good idea. And when you solder them together hold the iron firmly over top the wire with as much also touching the solder point on your connector. And when it dries DO NOT let the joint move and DO NOT blow on it or do anything to try and cool it down faster. These things will create cold solder joints and is a huge offense. Its not a good connection and in the professional world, youd be in big trouble.
damn thats def a lot of work. ill just buy one. good video
For some reason I thought u would j wrap a cord around a pencil and that’s it lmao
@@luisdelgadillo3188 lmao me too
Everything looked okay until he cut the usb and resoldered it. I thought they just connected 2 smaller cables with the aviator connecter
This video did my head right in I would iether just buy one or use a normal one for like £4, could you imagine a factory making these at this speed they would cost about £150 each wtf haha
@@porkypine602 it's super simple, i took one day to learn tht soldering alone and another to learn solder 2 wires together with internet tutorials, it's not worth buying the soldering iron tin and flux if you're going to use only once tough
This looks like such an awesome DIY project. This obviously isn't for people who just want a coiled cable or people who are trying to save a buck. It's much easier to buy one and call it a day. This is for people who actually find this kind of stuff fun. I'm all for it.
Modding and DIY projects are the best! I always go for it, even if it's almost exactly the same price or even pricier :D
Ayo I bought a custom pink/black kit to make myself because
1) it's a cool learning experience and something to do while quarantined
2) it's only $25 for me vs $39 + shipping and taxes for the same configuration
Have a fantastic day mate
Where can I find cable like this for 8$? This is how much components in this video cost
@@c0gnus you have to make it... You won't find a ready to go cable for the cost of the materials only
@@nasalmirror I can build this for a few bucks... I premade cable that doesnt look like shit goes for about 60-100 bucks. Altho i Spent a lot on my mech to make sure id have a good one that doesnt need a cable lol once a week i charge it for an hour.
Also this guys soldering skills need some work. you dont heat the solder and blob it on. You heat the part until it melts the solder. His joints are going to be extremely weak and also not a great connnection. Prob has a few cold joints
i think it's the best tutorial for this on the web. I think you should put "keyboard" keyword somewhere or even in the title, so that more of the target audience would see this.
You sound like someone in the field of Marketing. We use target audience (the words) a whole lot😂😂
@@hkhatri12 not at all, just wondering why it was so hard to find this tutorial so merely made a suggestion. I guess you are saying i was on to something with keywords.
Step 1: Coil cable on a round straight object.
Step 2: Heat it around 90 degrees Celsius.
Step 3: When it cools down reverse the coil.
For those who are wonderin if this will work with a regular hairdryer, answer is yes but you have to heat it for about an hour or so 😂 made mine today and it comes out perfect!
(still depends on the specs of your dryer. The only specs I could find on mine are 220-240v~50-60Hz 1500w. but it does work! give this man a sub, he deserves it)
I started making mine last night, don't have a hairdrayer or heat gun. I wrapped it around a copper tube and threw it in the oven at lowest setting like 225F for an hour. Coil came out super nice even without reverse coiling!
People, if your going to do this then I have a few comments:
1) If your going to use a paint stripper heat gun then make sure you do not put the cable or heatshrink too close as you will melt the inside of the cable and have potential shorts.
Remember that heat gun is designed to heat at extremely hot temperatures to remove paint.
2) The female connector goes on the USB-A connector NOT the USB-C one, the reason for this is because if you have the male pins on the USB-A side and you ever disconnect both halves while it is still plugged in to a power source then you are able to short out the power pins and potentially cause damage to your PC - if - so always have a female on the side that can provide power.
3) It's cheaper to just buy a premade braided cable and coil that than it is to buy the GX-16 connector pair alone.
Have fun.
so dont waste time doing this gotcha lol thanks im guessing ppl have these cables just for aesthetics ?
#3 is all you need to know
gx16 connectors go for less than a dollar on aliexpress wat
Can somebody explain, why this us exist. Why just not to put cable? Why we need gx and other?
And here comes the haters
This video deserves more views!! It's by far one of the most detailed coiling guides with an awesome result.
Absolutely..
I'd never think of the last step (reversing the cable) myself. Great tip!
I was doubting until I saw the reverse coil that tightens it up. Great content and walkthrough of the entire process!
i always thought that these kind of cable stuff is impossible for me, but now i have a guide thanks a lot dude
I'm hooked! I've made 6 cables so far by watching this tutorial. That reverse method comes clutch. Thank you
Glad it helped!
Where did you end up buying your type c cables from, can't seem to get the ones he listed in the states and I've tried a few and they're all too thick for paracord sleeving
The quality of this video is like on a big channel scale!
Man, reversing the coil is more difficult than I thought xD
It's hard to "wrap" my head around it ;)
Thanks for this vid! Managed to make my first cable
me, who is using a wireless mech: "interesting"
Lol same
You can still use this with a wireless because it look really cool
@@ilovecatgirl6585 I modded my mech to accept 18650s so whenever it does start going flat, I can just swap the batteries out with recharged ones and cycle through them. The mod eliminates cables entirely.
@@stringstorm Your keyboard sounds like those keyboard that uses AA battery. Those board are quite a bit rarer though so I didn't take into account.
All your videos are amazing, man! Finally, I fully understand the reversing coil method and its purpose!
This made me confident to build a cable, getting everything soon, thanks!
how did it go?
I would also like to know how it went
hands down one of the best coiling guides. BIG thank you. THIS IS WAY OVERSHADOWED WITH OTHER COILING GUIDES, THIS IS THE BEST ONE YET
This guy need s more subscribers than he deserves. This is amazing those other tutorials on UA-cam never explained properly. After watching this I had an amazing springy cable. Bro don't quit yt imma need ur tutorials
Reverse coil is crazy!! Thank you for your tip!
This is the most professional, & educational video. On how to customize your cables.
Now I want to try this. But first thing is. I have to build a gaming pc.
You sir have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work..
Thank you bro while I will stick to my 2001 dell keyboard I will definitely use this guide some day
I had lot of doubts regarding the process. You showed it so clear now I do not have any doubts. Thanks you.
It is pretty clear what to do, what is it that wasent clear?
Keep it up man. The quality of your video is amazing!
nice job, but there's something important missing in the vid. In Step3, you should coil the cable in OPPOSITE DIRECTION YOU WANT IT TO BE...which is because we reverse the coil in the final step (thus reversing the direction of the coil).
Isn't that what they did
goddammit i wish i read this earlier.
if youre going to use a bulkhead connector, have it come up through the desk! theyre meant for firewalls anyways, so you could have the uncoiled cord running from your PC under the desk then have the plug available right where the coiled part naturally ends
this has to be the most efficient way of making a cable because of the less soldering that has to be done. awsome tutorial i will be trying this soon with a walmart cable
Awesome video - very instructional! The paracord braded hack is great, I will be using it for other cables in general! thanks
Awesome tutorial! I didn't feel like doing the whole GX connector but did have a 10 ft. USB-C cable that was already lined with Paracord. 30 minutes later and I'm now part of that Coiled Cable Club life.
I dont see the need for that connector also.
@@rty1955 yeah, it's only for aesthetic
i'm way too high for this shit
Cringe
@@artoriasoftheabyss1575 lol y u mad
Same
There's always this one comment hahaha
Bro
Ah, so this is how it's made. Awesome! Many thanks for the video :)
Worked out amazingly, thank you.
This was a very informative video. It was extremely good to see each step slowly and calmly. I also have a minor suggestion. On reversing the coil, you might try a drill. I have seen that technique on an episode of "How's its Made". Thanks again!
I didn’t know reversing the coils would have such effect
Big thumbs up for nicely showing the coil reversal :)
This is honestly such a good tutorial, ordering parts now. Thanks man
Hey did you end up making one ? Experience and any tips for someone willing to do this?
@@FATEYYYY Yes I did! Came out awesome! Just be careful not to burn the cable when heating it 😅
me watching the video:
10% enjoying the build
90% wanting to peel the skin on his finger
So romantic
Not bad. I would never do this, but I’m glad you did.
Nice!! finally I found the guide on DIY custom coiled USB cable and after watching this video, I'm straight to the shop and buy new Coiled USB cable. Great video!
LOL!!! :P
For the life of me i cant understand why this has 1k downvotes. Great job. Well explained.
I don’t have the slightest idea what’s going on in this video or why you would do this but I was satisfied nonetheless
I’d do this but skip the G16 connector. I don’t see a point adding it. I’ll just solder the cable after adding the paracord and call it a day. Keep up the good work!
Would you just use heat shrink over the paracord splice at that point?
@@saintapoc6619 you could also cut directly at the USB connector and resolder that.
@@saintapoc6619 Yeah, i would add just a fraction of heat shrinking tube over the paracord at the soldering point if you really care about aestethics.
Or make the cut closer to the USB-A side and put the heatshrink under the paracord.
thanks for the reverse coil method, it helping me a lot when my cable always loose after gets heated!
Glad to help
Thanks! I did this with the stock braided cable that came with my board (except I didn't put a gx16 connector) and connected it to the usb extension that runs to the back of my monitor
Comments, suggestion, and tips in improving the build is very much appreciated:
1. not necessary to know the pin config as long as you connect the same color of wire on the same pin number of both male&female connectors. it will only matter (as a standard) when you introduce another end type of USB and you want to reuse it. (ex. USB type A or C source input, with diff outputs: type C, micro, etc.)
2. your soldering iron was too hot on the video that it melted the connector pins plastic inside (it wiggled)
3. I was thinking, when you pulled that inner string of the paracord, you could have taped the wire in it?
4. I am worried about the 4 wires without small shrink tubes at least 2 of the opposite sides
5. that reverse coil is genius!
Thank you very much for the suggestions. :)
1. You are correct, there is really no standard GX16 pin assignment for USB cables, I just decided to follow that pin assignment for USB-A on USB-A connector. But, as you have mentioned, you can pretty much decide on your own pin assignments as long as you matched them on both ends of the connector.
2. My solder is usually set around 300 to 350 deg celsius.
4. Too tight to install heat-shrinks, also since the GX connectors housing has cable clamps, it should hold the wires in place. :)
Again, thank you for the suggestions.
you have no idea how much your left index finger is bugging the crap out of me.
Such a satisfying video to watch
thank you for this very good in depth tutorial I really enjoyed it thankyou
Ngl the first few mins I was like, ima do this.
5 secs after: naaahh
I did stick around for the whole video tho 👍🏾
17 MINS OF MY LIFE IM NEVER GETTING BACK
I don't see why people are all complaining about how difficult it looks.. it's really not so bad. Then again, I sleeve cables for computers on the regular so I guess I'm biased.
Man it is really a quality content keep it up bro
Так лежал один тонкий кабель, а час намотанный спираль и коннектор
Тоже нихуя не понял, а главное зачем нужен этот коннектор?🤦♂️
О братья русскоговорящие) тоже нихуя не понял эту самодеятельность
@@MrSuperGarik менять на горячую ,если у тебя несколько клавиатур с разными разъёмами кабеля.
Sorry if I missed something, what was the point of cutting the cable and then using the connector?
Excellent video btw, thanks.
The purpose of these connectors is pretty questionable, they're mostly there for the aesthetic, but they also offer some functionality in being able to swap out different connector types and cable colours
Amazing tutorial, I feel like i can make one. Very detailed instruction, thank you
What a good video - I am definately going to try and make one of these myself :)
Is there an actual benefit of having a GX16 Connector? if so, what?
Just looks
too bad
Do you know Fleming's right hand rule?
thanks for this video, I hope to try it!
It's a really good way to put lots of tear forces on the conductors inside the cable, some of the strands won't break though so the coiled cable will still work for a while.
Much easier to put the coil in a domestic oven at 100 deg C for as long as it takes.
Have you tried this? Was wondering wether this would work. Heat is heat but you never know
Have you tried it? Unfortunately the oven I have here at home does not go lower than 135 deg C :(
@@FluePeak He said lower than 135C, so too high of temperature.
Why cut it, then attach a connector?
Some pc builds are behind the desk, or hidden, so going through the trouble to remove it from the back of the desk then reattaching it for another plug, like a mini usb or a micro usb would minimize effort, and time. Some though do not need this kind of cable.
Paracord is not go over USB-C, it expand but not that much. You can do it without cutting with some plastic sleeve but tbh, nothing look as good as paracord
Great video and idea. Thanks so much for sharing!
Such an informative video, Thank you.
I lost the confidence and will to do this the moment he cut the wire in half..
that cable is 𝒩𝒪𝐼𝒞𝐸 and 𝒯𝒪𝐼𝒯
Awesome mate, THANKS !
This is awesome I am dying to try it! I'd have to buy a soldering iron, which might be a keyboard modding slippery slope and I'm stoked lol
wtf is up with that massive connector? Its USB, not a overhead power line!
Just subbed, freakin awesome clips!
Mate that was genius thanks for the tutorial I will do my own fancy cable 👌👍🇭🇲
THANK YOU SO SO MUCH, thank you I needed this tutorial :D
Wow !! These are pricey for this reason!! I'm going to make it for myself for sure
Great video on how to do it. I enjoy soldering and messing around but I just know I'd cook the wire too much when setting the coil.
this is art. thanks for sharing
This video is soo cool, i'll definitely try it out
I was looking for a DIY video like this in year 2014.
So dope! Thanks dude 🤙🏼
I didn’t have a heat gun so I put it in the oven at 95C for 10 minutes. Worked like at treat.
Thanks for sharing, will try using the oven if I do make another coil video. :)
Awesome video ... Extremely well explained . Thankyou 👍😁👍😁👍😁
Best tutorial of coiled cable 👊🏻❤thanks man ❤❤🔥
Oh man... the soldering is what scares me. So tempted. 😆
Uuuuu.. so nice! Gorgeous set!! 😍
Nice video, really helpful diy keep it buddy!
This kind of content deserve a subscribe. Kudos Brother!!!!
Awesome thanks man!!
lovely. thanks for sharing
Wow. Thanks for this video.
You can take the yarn core and tie it around/glue it/adhere it to the cable you're trying to pull through, so the sheathing never loses its roundness and makes it easier.
TQ Very Much Sir .Done to my stock Keycron K3 wire.:)
Thanks, I am about to buy all those USB A and C individually instead of using a working cable. Sometimes I just need to think out of the box.
excellent video man ! thx!
"Inter-molecular bonds"
Ahhhh, this man is a man of science.
Started to make my own coiled cable and will follow your video.
By started i mean i ordered some material, still looking for a good GX16 in Germany though.
let me know if you find one, i ordered a couple from china but its gonna take another month
@@niklasvegas I found a shop on Ebay: www.ebay.de/itm/Stecker-GX16-16-mm-2-10-Pin-Buchse-Stecker-Steckverbinder-Anschlusstecker-Adap/163478304094?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144
One of the few that have male+femail plug GX16
I finished my first cable a couple weeks ago with that
Cannot really compare quality though
Late af but much better than LTT's attempt at this. My god, its like you actually know what you're doing.
A) I feel like I owe you tuition money I learned more in this video than I’ve learned in college b) what do you mean check “shorts” I’ve never soldered before c) what mouse are you using? Love the video instant sub from me
good job actually keep going