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TomahawkLabs:
I could see damage possible if pushing 5v into a data port. Quick google says red = positive, black = negative, white = data +, and green = data -.

Leslieann:

--- Quote from: TomahawkLabs on Thu, 16 January 2025, 11:38:40 ---I could see damage possible if pushing 5v into a data port. Quick google says red = positive, black = negative, white = data +, and green = data -.

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Correct, so long and red and black are correct nothing will happen except a warning saying unknown USB device.

phinix:

--- Quote from: Leslieann on Fri, 17 January 2025, 20:59:26 ---
--- Quote from: TomahawkLabs on Thu, 16 January 2025, 11:38:40 ---I could see damage possible if pushing 5v into a data port. Quick google says red = positive, black = negative, white = data +, and green = data -.

--- End quote ---
Correct, so long and red and black are correct nothing will happen except a warning saying unknown USB device.

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OK, I will do it today, will keep you guys posted  :confused:

phinix:
Well, apparently I bought wrong 5 pin plug, it was somehow too small compared to one that is in Filco.
So I decided to butcher the original cable. That 5th black wire must have been ground or something, I put it away as only needed 4 wires - all matched colors perfectly:)
All done, also did tape mod on the pcb.

Feels amazing and I like USB-C pig tail :D







Project completed :D

Leslieann:
Looks good, the 5th wire is for the wire shielding but isn't that necessary with a plastic case.

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