DIY custom USB cable with aviator connector tutorial

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  • 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:
    en.wikipedia.o...
    DIY Custom USB Cable
    #customcable #aviator #usb

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  • @THEprinkus
    @THEprinkus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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!

    • @FIZOdigital
      @FIZOdigital  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Agree, if I had to redo it I would definitely strip less. Thanks for the feedback, really appreciate it. :)

  • @tylersebs3373
    @tylersebs3373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This guy has some real shoving skills wtf

  • @hucklejoko4838
    @hucklejoko4838 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @Ericpm96
    @Ericpm96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @rien2080
    @rien2080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This deserves more views. Great job on the cable!

  • @antonfilimonov9131
    @antonfilimonov9131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

    • @antonfilimonov9131
      @antonfilimonov9131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

    • @FIZOdigital
      @FIZOdigital  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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. :)

  • @miglooo
    @miglooo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    man u do soo good job and u 1,5k sub, u deserve a 150k

  • @OsirisNO
    @OsirisNO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @hanfo420
    @hanfo420 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

    • @TheVelmont666
      @TheVelmont666 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have the corsair mk2 without cable removable and i want to make this mod.

  • @AndreCordeiroEscritor
    @AndreCordeiroEscritor ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect! I need to buy it one. Someone can tell me where?

  • @markushi07
    @markushi07 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tutorial here. Can you also make a video on how to convert keyboards to usb type-c? Thanks!

  • @juancanavaro
    @juancanavaro ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @mrmakiii
    @mrmakiii 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did this man disappear we want him back

  • @zaxonov
    @zaxonov ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @Dazdigo
    @Dazdigo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @rasmusvedel
    @rasmusvedel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @julianzelaya7262
    @julianzelaya7262 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video does it work to make a cable for dato for arduino projects?

  • @MrFlint51
    @MrFlint51 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why not just solder the ends of the two halves back together and sleeve them?

  • @Secr3tYT
    @Secr3tYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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?

  • @DDryTaste
    @DDryTaste 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial but the GX16 connector looks really silly.

  • @rensquared24
    @rensquared24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello I've seen some other colored GX16 aviators. May I ask if they paint them themselves or can you order colored ones?

    • @afif963
      @afif963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are ready made color ones on AliExpress, but more expensive than normal color. Some people just spray paint them.

  • @maarijett
    @maarijett 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eu consigo utilizar essa ideia para o cabo do mouse, alterando a ponta com o tipo C, para conector JST?

  • @gonzolak83
    @gonzolak83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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;)

    • @FIZOdigital
      @FIZOdigital  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      4.2mm thats a really thick cable! I think mind is just around 3.5mm.

    • @swmedianz
      @swmedianz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FIZOdigital would it work with a USB 3 cable? Because USB 2 apparently has 4 wires and USB 3 is 10

  • @TwstedTV
    @TwstedTV ปีที่แล้ว

    What Wire Clippers and Heat Gun are you using ? 🤔

  • @CheRry-nk6dp
    @CheRry-nk6dp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi. What do you call that hub where you connect all of your cables? Thank you

  • @meronmeron-m3m
    @meronmeron-m3m 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    can we also do coil on cable when using Paracord and PET sleeve together?

  • @nyssasyratov7453
    @nyssasyratov7453 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what diameter sizes do you use for the heatshrink? is it 10mm? i'm having difficulty finding 10mm ones in heatshrink packs

  • @LeHung-it4bj
    @LeHung-it4bj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can the cable connect among pc and mobile for file transfer ?

  • @NimbuzXP
    @NimbuzXP 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you give a link where to buy the USB 2.0 Type-C cable? Thanks in advance.

  • @SynderNOfficial
    @SynderNOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what purpose does it serve?

  • @frigenov2424
    @frigenov2424 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What will happen to the pcb in case it shorted?

  • @BiggieBigBiggie
    @BiggieBigBiggie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    bro im more interested with your thunderbolt dock hahaha. may i know the brand and model of that? great tutorial tho!

    • @FIZOdigital
      @FIZOdigital  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wavlink (www.wavlink.com/en_us/product/WL-UTD21_UTD21H.html)

    • @BiggieBigBiggie
      @BiggieBigBiggie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FIZOdigital got it bro. thanks a lot :D

  • @FatlBushida
    @FatlBushida 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    can i use 5 pins?

  • @rapignacio118
    @rapignacio118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do coiled ver. ??

    • @FIZOdigital
      @FIZOdigital  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/8grrD17BB0w/w-d-xo.html

  • @miaowzerz
    @miaowzerz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So my cable has 5 wires: black, red white, green and a peice of wire without a insulator what should I do

    • @FIZOdigital
      @FIZOdigital  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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. :)

  • @ollienicholson4099
    @ollienicholson4099 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    is there any purpose for the Gx16 connector or is it just for looks?

    • @oozma1292
      @oozma1292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      for looks

  • @mariodeleon5959
    @mariodeleon5959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I commission you to make one for me?

  • @robyguglie
    @robyguglie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can i but gx16 connect set?

  • @Sunny51de
    @Sunny51de 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I use a 2pin or 3 pin aviator connector instead of 4 pin?

  • @kartiksood5256
    @kartiksood5256 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bhai iska benifit kya hae

  • @fredd.3842
    @fredd.3842 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    these cables cost 60 dollars. why tho?

  • @reyzafany1992
    @reyzafany1992 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I do this but with mouse cable instead?

    • @FIZOdigital
      @FIZOdigital  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mouse cables are build differently, I'll try to make a custom sleeve mouse cable soon. :)

  • @AgroFro
    @AgroFro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    if this isnt cheaper than buying one, this is kinda pointless. Still interesting to watch.

  • @jio7734
    @jio7734 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you need PET cable ?

    • @FIZOdigital
      @FIZOdigital  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The PET sleeve is optional, you can build the cable with just the Paracord.

  • @jolosarmiento6816
    @jolosarmiento6816 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi sir where did you get your USB cable?

    • @FIZOdigital
      @FIZOdigital  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

    • @jolosarmiento6816
      @jolosarmiento6816 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @Miggy0135
    @Miggy0135 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi do you know where to buy these parts?

    • @FIZOdigital
      @FIZOdigital  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are very easy to find online. Since I'm at the Philippines I got mine from Shopee and/or Lazada.

    • @Miggy0135
      @Miggy0135 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FIZOdigital yo, can i have the links sa shopee and lazada

    • @FIZOdigital
      @FIZOdigital  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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

    • @Miggy0135
      @Miggy0135 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FIZOdigital YO THANKS MAN!

  • @dvluan1
    @dvluan1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what mouse name ?

    • @FIZOdigital
      @FIZOdigital  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Xtrfy M4 (xtrfy.com/mice/m42-white/)

  • @johndittmann9014
    @johndittmann9014 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can tell it's a guy making the video because |__________| that is not 5-6 inches

  • @OptimusSatanas
    @OptimusSatanas ปีที่แล้ว

    The aviator connector is so dumb. If it provided a function I could understand, but USB is literally made to be unplugged.

  • @luisfontinelles5834
    @luisfontinelles5834 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this improve the performance of the keyboard in any way or is it purely aesthetic?

    • @FIZOdigital
      @FIZOdigital  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.