DIY custom USB cable with aviator connector tutorial
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Watch how to cheaply build a custom USB cable with aviator (GX16) connector, by using any existing USB 2.0 Type-C cable.
Parts List
USB 2.0 Cable (Type-C)
Paracord Type III (550 lbs)
PET braided sleeve (4mm diameter)
Heat-shrink tubes (assorted diameter)
GX16 (4 pin) connector
Example build is double braided, you can opt to just use a Paracord or PET braided sleeve by them selves.
USB Pin and Wiring Reference:
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DIY Custom USB Cable
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When stripping the conductors I would highly recommend stripping less than is shown in the video. You need very little surface exposed as the soldering surfaces are small and the more of the conductors you expose, the more likely it is that it makes contact with a conductive material and causes a short. Other than that great tutorial video!
Agree, if I had to redo it I would definitely strip less. Thanks for the feedback, really appreciate it. :)
This guy has some real shoving skills wtf
a good recommendation is to use the female side of the aviator terminal on the powered side to ensure if you ever leave the cable unplugged, it will make it much harder for an accidental short. just like how power outlets are designed with the female side giving power.
You are one of the few creators out there who link your resources. Salamat talaga! Great tutorial video simpleng siimple doable kahit ng newbie lang.
This deserves more views. Great job on the cable!
Much appreciated!
Thank you for the informative video, it is very helpful!
One thing to point out is that your cable is not really up to specification with USB 2.0, as the latter has to be shielded. I would recommend using shielded cable for charging devices and for LED/RGB keyboards. For education purposes you should really add it somewhere in the video or in the description.
A couple more tips after finishing the video:
1. Haven't seen any flux in the process, although this is literally the most important component for soldering.
2. While soldering the GX connector make sure you have no solder spikes as in the video. They damage paracord and PET sleeve from the inside, so the cable is subject to increased wear and tear.
Agree, shielded cables are better, but surprisingly, a lot of off-the-shelf USB cables aren't shielded, just like the cable used on this video. There is also no way to find out if the cable is shielded unless one cuts the cable to check. But nevertheless, I've yet to encounter any problems with unshielded cable on my keyboards. :)
As for the flux, I'm using 60/40 with Rosin core solder. :)
man u do soo good job and u 1,5k sub, u deserve a 150k
Where did this man disappear we want him back
Did anyone ever ask „Why the connector?“ or is this another example of people copying stupid stuff? USB-C is a standard for a reason.
I have the corsair mk2 without cable removable and i want to make this mod.
not a huge fan of the heatshrink look at the Aviator connectors. I did mine without and got GX14, fit perfectly and looks super tight.
Awesome tutorial here. Can you also make a video on how to convert keyboards to usb type-c? Thanks!
Hi! I'm new to this, and the reason why I watched my video, is because in order to extend it, I cut the cable of a Ubiquity G4 Doorbell PoE Adapter that convert PoE to USB-C . There are 5 cables with a plastic insulation (two reds, one white, one green and one blue), all five shielded and there's also non insulated cable around all of this and I don't know what there are for. But I suppose I need to connect them from both ends and then I would need 6 Pins GX16 connector. Is that correct? EDIT: I just learned that this mesh of cable are part of and shield :D So 5 pins only are necessary.
My cable from an usb keyboard is not working and it is making poor contact, I can't replace it because the entrance is very tiny. So, I don't know if this tutorial can works
Perfect! I need to buy it one. Someone can tell me where?
Drop doesn't sell replacement parts. I asked for a replacement detachable headphone cable and they told me that. Would be best to go to the OEM and ask them for it.
So i have a rearview camera in my car using gx12 or m12 4 pin connector. Could i use the first half this cable to plug my phone into and have gps on the screen?
Hello I've seen some other colored GX16 aviators. May I ask if they paint them themselves or can you order colored ones?
There are ready made color ones on AliExpress, but more expensive than normal color. Some people just spray paint them.
Great tutorial but the GX16 connector looks really silly.
Are there any reason you use BOTH paracord and PET?
And why on earth did you leave so much visible heatshrink, and even more so, use the sections with logos on it?! Looks horrible.
Awesome video does it work to make a cable for dato for arduino projects?
Eu consigo utilizar essa ideia para o cabo do mouse, alterando a ponta com o tipo C, para conector JST?
Why not just solder the ends of the two halves back together and sleeve them?
hi. What do you call that hub where you connect all of your cables? Thank you
What Wire Clippers and Heat Gun are you using ? 🤔
Great video. I did mine today and parwcord was hell:). I got thick ugreen cable (around 4.2 mm) and it was veeeeery hard to pull it through paracord. What dimmension was your cable? Look like 3 maybe 3.5 you pull it througr paracord like candy;)
4.2mm thats a really thick cable! I think mind is just around 3.5mm.
@@FIZOdigital would it work with a USB 3 cable? Because USB 2 apparently has 4 wires and USB 3 is 10
what diameter sizes do you use for the heatshrink? is it 10mm? i'm having difficulty finding 10mm ones in heatshrink packs
can we also do coil on cable when using Paracord and PET sleeve together?
Can the cable connect among pc and mobile for file transfer ?
Can you give a link where to buy the USB 2.0 Type-C cable? Thanks in advance.
bro im more interested with your thunderbolt dock hahaha. may i know the brand and model of that? great tutorial tho!
Wavlink (www.wavlink.com/en_us/product/WL-UTD21_UTD21H.html)
@@FIZOdigital got it bro. thanks a lot :D
So my cable has 5 wires: black, red white, green and a peice of wire without a insulator what should I do
You have 2 options, you can either get a 5 pin GX connector or you can join the black wire and the shield (wire without an insulator). HTH. :)
What will happen to the pcb in case it shorted?
Can you do coiled ver. ??
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what purpose does it serve?
if this isnt cheaper than buying one, this is kinda pointless. Still interesting to watch.
is there any purpose for the Gx16 connector or is it just for looks?
for looks
Where can i but gx16 connect set?
Can I use a 2pin or 3 pin aviator connector instead of 4 pin?
USB takes 4 at least.
can i use 5 pins?
Can I commission you to make one for me?
Can I do this but with mouse cable instead?
Mouse cables are build differently, I'll try to make a custom sleeve mouse cable soon. :)
these cables cost 60 dollars. why tho?
Bhai iska benifit kya hae
Hi sir where did you get your USB cable?
Its just some random USB cable I have here in the house. To be more specific I think it was a Baseus cable that came with their wireless charger.
@@FIZOdigital Ok thanks. I thought you made a DIY cable too. Trying to look for a decent cable and USB connector in Lazada or shopee.
Do you need PET cable ?
The PET sleeve is optional, you can build the cable with just the Paracord.
Hi do you know where to buy these parts?
They are very easy to find online. Since I'm at the Philippines I got mine from Shopee and/or Lazada.
@@FIZOdigital yo, can i have the links sa shopee and lazada
Sure
GX16 connector: shopee.ph/Gx16-Butting-Aviation-Male-Connector-Female-Plug-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-Pin-i.82576541.1683310254
Paracord: www.lazada.com.ph/shop/paracord-philippines/
PET Braided sleeves: shopee.ph/5Meters-4mm-6mm-8mm-PET-Expandable-Braided-Cable-Sleeve-Wire-Protecting-Nylon-Insulation-Sheathing-Braided-Sleeves-i.227336823.5437079265
Heat-Shrink: shopee.ph/【G-Market】328pcs-Polyolefin-Heat-Shrink-Tube-Wrap-Wire-Cable-Insulated-Sleeving-Tubing-Set-i.139007665.4645197848
@@FIZOdigital YO THANKS MAN!
what mouse name ?
Xtrfy M4 (xtrfy.com/mice/m42-white/)
You can tell it's a guy making the video because |__________| that is not 5-6 inches
The aviator connector is so dumb. If it provided a function I could understand, but USB is literally made to be unplugged.
Does this improve the performance of the keyboard in any way or is it purely aesthetic?
No performance improvement, it's just purely aesthetic. People usually match the color of the sleeve to the color of their keycaps or somethings pick a color that would complement their mouse/deskpad.