Instead of removing the yarn string (core) out first, you could just tie one end of it to the paracord and as you pull out the yarn it will pull in the cable. Makes the process a lot faster and easier.
You are wise. definitely will work and save time. If the cable just barely fits, that is all the more reason why you will need to pull it through. Similar to how electricians pull cables through conduits. This technique would be mandatory in a longer run. You have to pull it through and that yard core is very strong.
I have made some research and it turns out it's better to use shielded cable, such as UL2547. The shielding is supposed to have contact with the metal "cages", which are placed around the connectors in this video. Such practice would prevent the cable from working as antenna and spreading electromagnetic interference.
i like your use of that clip for soldering the wires to the usb pinouts. i'm gonna have to do that from now on. always felt awkward trying to use helping hands on their own
Great video. I would use an Ohm meter to check continuity between the cable ends before plugging it into anything. Only takes a couple minutes and there's no risk.
What a great video, you made some great looking cables too, they look robust! I will remember that bulldog clip trick! Your soldering iron isn't hot enough when you solder the wires - I was desperate to turn it up a bit for you! With a hotter iron you can solder quicker and get less melting of the insulation, and it won't be so darned annoying to watch! Totally cool soldering iron BTW! Have you tried any sort of crimping tool to do those shell clamps? If so, how did it go?
Don't be afraid of putting enough flux paste/gel on the pins before soldering tinned wires to them. Blips/bumps will look much better. Otherwise the oxydation does its job and it is difficult to solder.
My first time here - and I almost left as soon as I saw the "terrible" video quality (beginning and end). Good thing I quickly realized it was on purpose! lol. Quality is top notch. Great instructional.
Hi sir, thanks for the video! Managed to make my own coiled cable following your other guide. You may want to use acetone to remove the printed labels on the black heatshrink. :)
Another great video! Maybe have a look into plastic/metal cases to go around the usb connectors instead of the shrink wrap? Unsure of where one would purchase these though. Keep it up!
Quality video. I just got some parts in for my first cables and I was wondering if one would use a crimping tool for the connector but this is yet another video in which the maker just used pliers. I guess that's sufficient then.
Unfortunately this is no USB cable as it is clearly out of spec, especially regarding the lack of shielding and drain wire. A quote from the USB 2.0 Spec (Rev. 2.0) says "Cable construction must contain a braided outer shield and a metallic inner shield. A drain wire of 28 AWG must be incontact with both shields" Furthermore, a USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Standard-A Cable Assembly shall have (according to 3.5.2, Note 5 of USB Type C Spec Rev. 2.2) shall have "Shield and GND grounds [...] connected within the USB Type-C and USB 2.0 Standard-A plugs on both ends of the cable assembly"
Thanks for the video, I have been trying to create a C-C cable for my macbook. Seems like my usb-c connectors not the right one as it does absolutely nothing Both 5.1k resistor and 56k ohm resistor type connector is fine? was not clear for me from the video. I would appreciate if u could tell something about this.
Hi! The quality of your video as well as your craftsmanship is just topnotch. You probably don't mess with macbooks, but could you make a video for the mag safe 2 chargers? They are notorious for terrible quality and breaking apart after a few years...
Hey! first, thank you for this very detailled and well filmed instruction! One question, would you recommend using exactly this parts, also for a coiled cable? I'm not sure about the thickness of the cable but these seem to be the standard right?
Nice video, if you could only cut every part to half because it is not necessary to show putting in the shrink tube or adjusting the soldering pen and so on. The video would be 5min instead of 10min. All in all, keep it up!
Can the cable charge with 100watts? Is it possible to change the typ a 2.0 with a 3.1 or would the charge speed suffer 🤔 this days it's extremely confusing with all the pd charge 3.1 charge quick charge ect. 😕 I need to make a lightweight cable for my ts80p soldering iron and be compatible with a pd charger.
as long as you dont mix up your power and data wires you should be okay... you want to aim for a 90 Ohm imppendence for USB, you can test this with an ohm meter (usually a mode on your voltmeter) but if its outside that range it shouldnt damage your keyboard i imagine it would just not work right
Hey! Great video! What kind of working surface is that? I would like to buy it :D (I'm talking about that black rubber looking thing on your desk with the small compartments) Thanks!
Hello Fizo, thanks for the video :) i managed to make a coiled cable with your other tutorial !! It went great but i think the cable is a bit loose even after the reverse coiled. what should i do ? heat it again after the reverse coiled ? thanks :)
You might have to heat the cable more or longer. Anyway, if you have reverse coiled already. I suggest to reverse it again, which is technically brings it back to normal, coil it back into the tube, heat the cable again, let it cool and then do the reverse coil. :) HTH.
Can you add amazon links for the wire and connectors? I tried doing you previous coiled cable build snd my cord had only three wires when i bought a 4 pin connector so now I have 2 halves of a wire I can't connect lol.
Hey I just finished my custom cable bit I need some help. When I plugged the cable inside the PC, it said USB over current. Is it because I missed soldered something? Please help me
According to USB specs, its recommended to use shielded cables. But based on my experience, for keyboard or USB 2.0 devices non-shielded cables works fine. :)
I haven't really encountered any problem with unshielded cable so far, but then I mostly use the cable on my keyboard and to charge my phone. Perhaps, some other application might require a shielded cable. :)
Hi! I tried inserting a 28awg usb cable 2.0 into a 550lbs paracord with 4mm diameter but seems like the paracord is too tight for the cable to fit in.. Is that natural or should I find a smaller diameter for my cord?
Depends on where you live. Pre-made custom cables are expensive. You’re paying for labour and shipping. I live in canada and have tried those custom cable configuration stores. I’ll end up spending 40% of the cable’s price on shipping
Instead of removing the yarn string (core) out first, you could just tie one end of it to the paracord and as you pull out the yarn it will pull in the cable. Makes the process a lot faster and easier.
If the cable just barely fits that might not work though
@@___echo___ Strip 2 cm and attach the yarn to the inner wires, then pull, will work a treat, even if tight.
You are wise. definitely will work and save time. If the cable just barely fits, that is all the more reason why you will need to pull it through. Similar to how electricians pull cables through conduits. This technique would be mandatory in a longer run. You have to pull it through and that yard core is very strong.
Seriously I was still skeptical until that last bit of heat shrink. 😂 nice job!
I have made some research and it turns out it's better to use shielded cable, such as UL2547. The shielding is supposed to have contact with the metal "cages", which are placed around the connectors in this video. Such practice would prevent the cable from working as antenna and spreading electromagnetic interference.
i like your use of that clip for soldering the wires to the usb pinouts. i'm gonna have to do that from now on. always felt awkward trying to use helping hands on their own
Another quality video. Truly one of the most underrated channels, keep up the good work!
Much appreciated!
Great video. I would use an Ohm meter to check continuity between the cable ends before plugging it into anything. Only takes a couple minutes and there's no risk.
for tinning first heat up the wires and then add solder its easy and requires less heat
Cool, thanks man
What a great video, you made some great looking cables too, they look robust! I will remember that bulldog clip trick! Your soldering iron isn't hot enough when you solder the wires - I was desperate to turn it up a bit for you! With a hotter iron you can solder quicker and get less melting of the insulation, and it won't be so darned annoying to watch! Totally cool soldering iron BTW! Have you tried any sort of crimping tool to do those shell clamps? If so, how did it go?
This video quality is incredible. There is simple no other way to say it. Great job.
Because it's a simple thing to do😅
@@moh19931000 Aight you go and do it then. Ill wait.
Don't be afraid of putting enough flux paste/gel on the pins before soldering tinned wires to them. Blips/bumps will look much better. Otherwise the oxydation does its job and it is difficult to solder.
I show the intro to my uncle who use to film everything on vhs, and he didn't get it.. great video and even better intro!
My first time here - and I almost left as soon as I saw the "terrible" video quality (beginning and end). Good thing I quickly realized it was on purpose! lol. Quality is top notch. Great instructional.
Hi sir, thanks for the video! Managed to make my own coiled cable following your other guide. You may want to use acetone to remove the printed labels on the black heatshrink. :)
Thanks for the tip. :)
Another great video! Maybe have a look into plastic/metal cases to go around the usb connectors instead of the shrink wrap? Unsure of where one would purchase these though. Keep it up!
Quality video. I just got some parts in for my first cables and I was wondering if one would use a crimping tool for the connector but this is yet another video in which the maker just used pliers. I guess that's sufficient then.
You should do a tutorial on audio cables!
Great video dude! Maybr a build with cerakote/colored aviator connector next!
Finally a tutorial that I can watch and vibe to
Here before this guy gets famous
Unfortunately this is no USB cable as it is clearly out of spec, especially regarding the lack of shielding and drain wire. A quote from the USB 2.0 Spec (Rev. 2.0) says "Cable
construction must contain a braided outer shield and a metallic inner shield. A drain wire of 28 AWG must be incontact with both shields"
Furthermore, a USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Standard-A Cable Assembly shall have (according to 3.5.2, Note 5 of USB Type C Spec Rev. 2.2) shall have "Shield and GND grounds [...] connected within the USB Type-C and USB 2.0 Standard-A plugs on both ends of the cable assembly"
It's for a keyboard that uses practically zero data it's binary so it's fine you literally won't notice
Thanks for the video, I have been trying to create a C-C cable for my macbook. Seems like my usb-c connectors not the right one as it does absolutely nothing
Both 5.1k resistor and 56k ohm resistor type connector is fine? was not clear for me from the video.
I would appreciate if u could tell something about this.
Hi! The quality of your video as well as your craftsmanship is just topnotch. You probably don't mess with macbooks, but could you make a video for the mag safe 2 chargers? They are notorious for terrible quality and breaking apart after a few years...
someone deserves a lot of subs
As expected, another quality content, Ian! 🙂 I still prefer the voice over though. 😅
Tim! Thanks. :)
May I know what temp you use for the heat gun when installing the heat shrink ?
Nice Sundaras!
thank you!
If I wanted a usb type b on one side and type c on the other. Is that doable? On the same wire you show in this video?
great video! btw what is that headphones at the start of the video?
tell me how to connect two typec as you have in your video ... so that such a cable works correctly?
What Do I get if I want to build something solar to chubby cables. I can't find anything
Why double sleeve? And why white over red? (instead of, like, red over white, looks better IMHO)
can i use sneakers lace instead of paracord
Hey! first, thank you for this very detailled and well filmed instruction! One question, would you recommend using exactly this parts, also for a coiled cable? I'm not sure about the thickness of the cable but these seem to be the standard right?
Does the wire have to be soldered first everytime?
great Video, this cable will not work for video streaming (when connecting the camera to the Laptop)
Nice video, if you could only cut every part to half because it is not necessary to show putting in the shrink tube or adjusting the soldering pen and so on. The video would be 5min instead of 10min. All in all, keep it up!
What's the cable thickness? 5mm is too thick for 550 paracord, should I get 4.3 or 3.6mm? 1st one is shielded.
nice content keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Can the cable charge with 100watts?
Is it possible to change the typ a 2.0 with a 3.1 or would the charge speed suffer 🤔 this days it's extremely confusing with all the pd charge 3.1 charge quick charge ect. 😕 I need to make a lightweight cable for my ts80p soldering iron and be compatible with a pd charger.
Probably i will never do it but i keep watching a guy making custom cables what is going on?!!
Do a mouse one next time 🐕🐶
Nice, but sadly, the shrinkable tube would not last long. It will tear when subjected to bending over time.
Possibly, but what's good is heat shrink tubes are cheap and it only takes seconds to replaced it. :)
Hi thanks for amazing video...the cable used is just for power or can be used on pc for data transfer as well ?
if it was just power then how could he use the keyboard... it wouldn't type bro😂
@@PabzRoz thanks brother
Does this cable support data transfer from day pc to phone or pc to HDd?
My cable does not work with a phone charger, do I want the USB C with the chip?
It took me a while to understand that PET sleeve wasn't a sleeve for my dog
Hahaha! PET = Polyethylene Terephthalate
Are there any usable soldering irons for Less than $100? I may or may not have spent all my money on headphones :?
I've placed links to cheap but awesome soldering irons on the video description. :)
@@FIZOdigital thanks!
Nice Video - in the step where you are stripping wire cable, where did you purchase the wire stripper? :)
I get most of my tools from Banggood, but you can also get a wire stripper from you local hardware. Its pretty a common tool. :)
what are the chances my keyboard will get damaged if i do it wrong?
as long as you dont mix up your power and data wires you should be okay...
you want to aim for a 90 Ohm imppendence for USB, you can test this with an ohm meter (usually a mode on your voltmeter) but if its outside that range it shouldnt damage your keyboard i imagine it would just not work right
How to make sure i'm getting high Quality cables
Im really frustrated with the paracord xD
hey, do you know why the usb c shell closes only on one side? I can't seem to figure out why
Where did you buy this rubber 'rug' where you keep the screws? Do you have a link?
its a silicone soldering mat, theyre nifty and relatively easy to find online. amazon is a good place to start
Hey! Great video! What kind of working surface is that? I would like to buy it :D (I'm talking about that black rubber looking thing on your desk with the small compartments) Thanks!
And what kind of clamp do you use to keep the wires in place when you are soldering them? for example at 5:30 Thanks again
Its called a silicone pad. ( www.banggood.com/custlink/mGvEZZmIvP)
As for the clamp, that's actually just a bulldog clip, its normally use for binding sheets of paper. :)
@@FIZOdigital Thank you so much! Appreciated!
Hello mate super nice videos, please tell me how i can contact you. Thank you!
What’s the different between a 4P usb-c and the OTG type usb-c?
Hello Fizo, thanks for the video :) i managed to make a coiled cable with your other tutorial !! It went great but i think the cable is a bit loose even after the reverse coiled. what should i do ? heat it again after the reverse coiled ? thanks :)
Or can i reverse coild twice ?
You might have to heat the cable more or longer. Anyway, if you have reverse coiled already. I suggest to reverse it again, which is technically brings it back to normal, coil it back into the tube, heat the cable again, let it cool and then do the reverse coil. :) HTH.
@@FIZOdigital Thank you for your answer, i will do that :). BTW, why you dont heat the cable after the coil ?
During the test, if the cable did not work, is it going to damage your keyboard???
@Teo, No - if the cable is wired incorrectly, it just won't work - won't cause any damage
Can you add amazon links for the wire and connectors? I tried doing you previous coiled cable build snd my cord had only three wires when i bought a 4 pin connector so now I have 2 halves of a wire I can't connect lol.
I just don't trust myself when looking for parts any more.
Overall your videos agre awesome and i really want to get into this
I think its in the description.
@@josebalbes4146 I'm dumb lul
@@josebalbes4146 thank you
Lol. I think this vid. Release in 1990 s
Music made me feel like that
Why should i use PET over the paracord? Just for design?
You can just use paracord if you want. Anyway, aside from the design, the PET sleeves give the cable a bit of "springyness".
@@FIZOdigital oh, got it. Thankss
DIFICL encontrar os terminais USB no Brasil
Hey I just finished my custom cable bit I need some help. When I plugged the cable inside the PC, it said USB over current. Is it because I missed soldered something? Please help me
What device are you using? Anyway, you might have short circuit.
@@FIZOdigital thank you fo your help. I asked some people and they helped me
Is this fast charging enable? Also can you make usb c to c?
I'm using it to charge my Samsung Galaxy S8 and it does say fast charging as long as you use a fast charger. :)
Does the cable have to be shielded?
According to USB specs, its recommended to use shielded cables. But based on my experience, for keyboard or USB 2.0 devices non-shielded cables works fine. :)
Does the AWG matter while making the cable?
do you figure it out?
🖖 👍
does the cable support fast charging?
I use these cable on my Galaxy S8 and I got fast charging, not sure with other phones though.
Ok thaks
Is the wire shielded?
No, they are not shielded, you have to get UL2547 cable if you wanted shielded. :)
FIZO it’s not really Necessary right?
I haven't really encountered any problem with unshielded cable so far, but then I mostly use the cable on my keyboard and to charge my phone. Perhaps, some other application might require a shielded cable. :)
Are there any issues with these usb c modules that I should be worried about
Hi! I tried inserting a 28awg usb cable 2.0 into a 550lbs paracord with 4mm diameter but seems like the paracord is too tight for the cable to fit in.. Is that natural or should I find a smaller diameter for my cord?
Did you ever find out? I'm wondering also
You know, the video would have perfectly sufficed without the obnoxious music.
your channel is the shit
....or just buy a $2 quality cable from Chinatown
If you can find one that's the correct length and/or color combination for your desktop theme then why not. :)
Sorry music to loud and no explanation to what your doing. Not your fault but I dislike this kind of presumptuous video
What a ridiculous thing to do. You are spending more money then an already made cable!
Custom matters
Depends on where you live. Pre-made custom cables are expensive. You’re paying for labour and shipping. I live in canada and have tried those custom cable configuration stores. I’ll end up spending 40% of the cable’s price on shipping