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Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: Awful on Sun, 25 March 2012, 01:51:16: I just got a Poker today and now I want an awesome usb cable to use with it. I've seen some neat looking LED ones which would be pretty neat. Anyone have one? Pics of what you're using etc would be sweet too.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: whiskerBox on Sun, 25 March 2012, 02:01:06: I have made a few recently

(http://img.tapatalk.com/45feaa39-c286-fcd1.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/45feaa39-c29c-b401.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/45feaa39-c2aa-bb6e.jpg)
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: Awful on Sun, 25 March 2012, 02:11:52: Those are very nice whisker. I really like the bottom two. I had seen the top ones in the classified. Are you selling those too?
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: whiskerBox on Sun, 25 March 2012, 02:17:47: I was really just making them for myself and had leftovers originally. In the future I will probably make some more for people on the forum, but probably by request only.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: Awful on Sun, 25 March 2012, 03:31:21: The clear orange and pink cable you made. Do those clear ends contain LEDs?
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: whiskerBox on Sun, 25 March 2012, 10:08:05: Quote from: Awful;556133
The clear orange and pink cable you made. Do those clear ends contain LEDs?

No. I know what your talking about though and I looked for those cables for a long time and could not find any with the right connector. Most where A to A or A to B, but no mini B. :(
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: mrmatt on Sun, 25 March 2012, 10:12:25: Those are pretty badass.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Sun, 25 March 2012, 10:32:19: You can get the led ones with mini b from Deck (http://www.deckkeyboards.com/index.php?cPath=28). Only has the led in the A end though, which is kind of lame. I haven't seen any that do have led in the mini b side anywhere else either though.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 25 March 2012, 11:54:26: Quote from: lysol;556253
You can get the led ones with mini b from Deck (http://www.deckkeyboards.com/index.php?cPath=28). Only has the led in the A end though, which is kind of lame. I haven't seen any that do have led in the mini b side anywhere else either though.

P..I..M..P.. nuff said.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: Awful on Sun, 25 March 2012, 12:00:48: Quote from: whiskerBox;556242
No. I know what your talking about though and I looked for those cables for a long time and could not find any with the right connector. Most where A to A or A to B, but no mini B. :(

Maybe I can buy one and send it to you, you hack the ends off and make it look awesome like those others you've done :D

Quote from: lysol;556253
You can get the led ones with mini b from Deck (http://www.deckkeyboards.com/index.php?cPath=28). Only has the led in the A end though, which is kind of lame. I haven't seen any that do have led in the mini b side anywhere else either though.

Thanks for the link. I found a couple on Amazon with both ends lit. I found pictures of one that the entire cable was lit. The pictures were all on Korean or Chinese sites (go figure). I would kill to get one of those. Make my cord look like an alien schlong.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: reaper on Sun, 25 March 2012, 12:55:53: Nothing beats DIY by whisker... Currently, I'm trying to get one of these but seems like they're out of stock for the time being.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/KMAC/USB1.jpg)
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: dewaere on Sun, 25 March 2012, 13:14:29: launch a group buy :)
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: whiskerBox on Sun, 25 March 2012, 14:06:42: Quote from: reaper;556326
Nothing beats DIY by whisker... Currently, I'm trying to get one of these but seems like they're out of stock for the time being.

Show Image
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/KMAC/USB1.jpg)

I can make something similar to that for you if you want buddy :) just pm, same goes for you awful of you decide you want a wrap on the LED cable just shoot me a PM. I am always down to help a fellow GH'er
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Sun, 25 March 2012, 17:04:03: I have seen with both ends led, and one with elwire running the length, but never with A - mini b, always A - B.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: Awful on Sun, 25 March 2012, 21:46:17: Quote from: whiskerBox;556366
I can make something similar to that for you if you want buddy :) just pm, same goes for you awful of you decide you want a wrap on the LED cable just shoot me a PM. I am always down to help a fellow GH'er

Going to find some ideas then definitely shoot you a pm. You made any other ones you have pictures of?

Quote from: reaper;556326
Nothing beats DIY by whisker... Currently, I'm trying to get one of these but seems like they're out of stock for the time being.

Show Image
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/KMAC/USB1.jpg)

Anything special about that cable other then the foxxy color?
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: reaper on Sun, 25 March 2012, 23:49:22: Quote from: Awful;556732
Anything special about that cable other then the foxxy color?

Nope, I just love the color and the workmanship. That's all. =P Anyway, whisker said he'll make me one so yay for whisker! =D
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: Lukasevic on Tue, 27 March 2012, 00:26:03: Nice work whisker and props for offering your services to the board :)
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: whiskerBox on Tue, 27 March 2012, 00:39:52: Thx guys, I have been having a lot of fun making these cables and will hopefully be able to get even better at making these. In the future I would like to make a usb cable with four different colored paracords wrapped in clear shrink wrap, just cause I think it would be cool.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: jblack801 on Tue, 27 March 2012, 00:47:31: I never knew such awesome USB cables existed. Must acquire one!!!!
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: net2522 on Tue, 27 March 2012, 01:36:55: whiskerBox do you have [ATTACH=CONFIG]45900[/ATTACH] to sell along with your usb cable?
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: dewaere on Wed, 28 March 2012, 05:20:16: [ATTACH=CONFIG]46044[/ATTACH]
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: Aranair on Wed, 28 March 2012, 05:57:52: Quote from: dewaere;559037
(Attachment) 46044[/ATTACH]
): I wish I could find those lacie flats around in Singapore
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: dippingriz on Wed, 28 March 2012, 21:45:15: Just need a crash course in USB wiring and I'll be doing the trackball and keyboard cables this weekend.
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n165/dklic6/Picture15-1.jpg)
eta; That's white 550 chord aka 550para chord etc etc
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: whiskerBox on Wed, 28 March 2012, 21:54:47: Quote from: net2522;557906
whiskerBox do you have (Attachment) 45900[/ATTACH] to sell along with your usb cable?

You can actually get the cables with angled ends if that is what you are trying to accomplish. I would assume that it would be easy enough to shrink wrap the angled end, but I have never done it :)
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: whiskerBox on Wed, 28 March 2012, 21:57:19: Quote from: dippingriz;559876
Just need a crash course in USB wiring and I'll be doing the trackball and keyboard cables this weekend.

eta; That's white 550 chord aka 550para chord etc etc

I just got some paracord yesterday and it is pretty cool to work with! The only problem I have had with it has been that it is kind of small so not all cables will fit through it. I also am working on a cable right now that uses paracord with techflex over it, Hopefully it will turn out good. I will post some pics soon.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: net2522 on Wed, 28 March 2012, 21:59:25: Did buy on ebay 2 times and never arrive:frusty:

I'll be waiting for your next collection usb cable~~~
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: whiskerBox on Wed, 28 March 2012, 22:16:08: I have had cables take over a month to arrive from China, although you are a lot closer then I am so maybe you will have better luck :-P
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: dippingriz on Thu, 29 March 2012, 06:03:14: Quote from: whiskerBox;559882
I just got some paracord yesterday and it is pretty cool to work with! The only problem I have had with it has been that it is kind of small so not all cables will fit through it. I also am working on a cable right now that uses paracord with techflex over it, Hopefully it will turn out good. I will post some pics soon.
did you get 550 or 430 cable? They are different
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: whiskerBox on Thu, 29 March 2012, 11:16:47: Quote from: dippingriz;560229
did you get 550 or 430 cable? They are different

I got 550, Seems to work pretty good. The only issue for me is that it is a little tight so the solder joints in my cables need to be PRO, so I have to take a little more time with assembly, although it is worth it because the paracord is pretty nice material for sleeving and I don't have to buy random hoses to salvage anymore.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: dippingriz on Thu, 29 March 2012, 20:05:53: How difficult is it to remove the plugs so I can get the de-gutted chord around the wire? I'm going to go ahead and inquire about the reciprocate process as well.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: whiskerBox on Thu, 29 March 2012, 23:25:12: Quote from: dippingriz;560970
How difficult is it to remove the plugs so I can get the de-gutted chord around the wire? I'm going to go ahead and inquire about the reciprocate process as well.

You have to cut the cable and re solder. The trick is hiding the bump and I am still trying to get that perfect myself
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: dippingriz on Fri, 30 March 2012, 23:07:22: My patience has been tested, but here's my almost finished product. I need to grab some shrink wrap and finish it up tomorrow. I'm shooting for the black and white thing if you couldn't tell.
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n165/dklic6/Picture16-1.jpg)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n165/dklic6/Picture17-1.jpg)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n165/dklic6/Picture23.jpg)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n165/dklic6/Picture22.jpg)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n165/dklic6/Picture24.jpg)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n165/dklic6/Picture25.jpg)
^ Para cord is designed to be burned and rolled flat when cut so it does not fray. It actually wrapped itself around the usb plug fairly well.
I used a different method than you described but I don't have to worry about hiding the bump as much because those wires get staggered and wrapped.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: whiskerBox on Sat, 31 March 2012, 00:07:02: Looks good! I like the staggered wiring :P
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: dippingriz on Sat, 31 March 2012, 08:16:23: Thanks whiskerbox. 550 is really tough to push those wires through (I used tape to try to smooth them out). I think I even taught myself a few new cuss words working that wire without snagging and sticking it to the inside of the 550.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: whiskerBox on Sat, 31 March 2012, 10:33:06: Quote from: dippingriz;562462
Thanks whiskerbox. 550 is really tough to push those wires through (I used tape to try to smooth them out). I think I even taught myself a few new cuss words working that wire without snagging and sticking it to the inside of the 550.

The best way to do it is to cut one end off and then slide the paracord over the wire before making the connection otherwise it will get caught and snag the cloth. I also try and cut the paracord a little longer then the cable because it generally is not as long when put on the cable due to differences in diameter and I melt the ends before sliding the paracord over the cable so it doesn't fray. Of course this all took me many cussing seessions to figure out lol.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: dippingriz on Sat, 31 March 2012, 21:46:03: I'm glad I have a thread to vent. I've got one cable left before I hit radio shack tomorrow for a solder pumper-thing and more cables.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: dewaere on Mon, 02 April 2012, 19:14:16: [ATTACH=CONFIG]46977[/ATTACH]
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: Awful on Mon, 02 April 2012, 20:52:21: Is that one from Wiskerbox? ^
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: Reptile on Mon, 02 April 2012, 21:04:32: I actually use a Sony ps3 controller cord. They are discontinued now but they pop up on eBay sometimes. Thick braided and 10 feet in length.

But after dans review and the pretty colors I would go with whiskers :)

Sent from my iPad
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: dippingriz on Mon, 02 April 2012, 21:16:22: I'm considering buying one just to take it apart and admire the work. I'm getting close to getting mine right. But it's always good to have a check.
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: dewaere on Mon, 02 April 2012, 21:20:18: Quote from: Awful;565181
Is that one from Wiskerbox? ^

Nop, I did it :)
The price whiskerBox asks for this is ridiculously low considering the time it takes to make one (the wire through the cord is a pain in the ***, really).
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: whiskerBox on Mon, 02 April 2012, 21:42:49: Quote from: dewaere;565207
Nop, I did it :)
The price whiskerBox asks for this is ridiculously low considering the time it takes to make one (the wire through the cord is a pain in the ***, really).

I agree it is a pain :)
Title: Your awesome Poker usb cables!?
Post by: reaper on Mon, 02 April 2012, 21:46:23: Let me post some pics of whisker's handywork. The workmanship is incredible.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/Cables/th_DSC07550.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/Cables/DSC07550.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/Cables/th_DSC07552.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/Cables/DSC07552.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/Cables/th_DSC07558.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/Cables/DSC07558.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/Cables/th_DSC07562.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/Cables/DSC07562.jpg)