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Title: Made a sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: mistakemistake on Mon, 06 August 2012, 20:32:05: Made my first sleeved USB cable to go with my HHKB

A-Bmini Cable with a new A end assembly
1/4'' Sleeving

(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/georgeap2/IMG_0218.jpg)
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/georgeap2/IMG_0217.jpg)
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: sth on Mon, 06 August 2012, 20:32:51: Looks great!
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 06 August 2012, 20:39:15: Looks really good. Where did you source the parts?
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: mistakemistake on Mon, 06 August 2012, 20:43:02: I used the USB cable that came with my first keyboard
Sleeves/Heat shrink from Frozencpu
USB connectors from L-com
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 06 August 2012, 20:46:43: Quote from: mistakemistake on Mon, 06 August 2012, 20:43:02
I used the USB cable that came with my first keyboard
Sleeves/Heat shrink from Frozencpu
USB connectors from L-com

Thanks for the tip, I'll keep those place in mind ;D
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Post by: demik on Mon, 06 August 2012, 21:02:17: Y U (: IT'S : )
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Post by: whiskerBox on Mon, 06 August 2012, 21:10:29: Nicely done! You won't lose that lol
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: mistakemistake on Mon, 06 August 2012, 21:12:27: Quote from: whiskerBox on Mon, 06 August 2012, 21:10:29
Nicely done! You won't lose that lol

hah, thanks. not as pro as your cables though
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Post by: whiskerBox on Mon, 06 August 2012, 21:16:06: Shiiit I just slop things together and hope they look decent lol.
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: mistakemistake on Mon, 06 August 2012, 21:40:48: Hah! Well either way, your cables are still hella pro!
Title: Re: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: boost on Mon, 06 August 2012, 22:10:40: Quote from: mistakemistake on Mon, 06 August 2012, 21:40:48
Hah! Well either way, your cables are still hella pro!

Nice job, what type of sleeve are you using?
Title: Re: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: mistakemistake on Mon, 06 August 2012, 22:43:02: Quote from: boost on Mon, 06 August 2012, 22:10:40
Quote from: mistakemistake on Mon, 06 August 2012, 21:40:48
Hah! Well either way, your cables are still hella pro!

Nice job, what type of sleeve are you using?

thanks, bitspower
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: Anynoupy on Wed, 08 August 2012, 08:02:07: Nice one ! :)

I tried to do some sleeving myself, but ended up with not enough tightened sleeve and, more importantly, heatshrinks ... :(
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: mistakemistake on Wed, 08 August 2012, 13:03:04: Yeah, I didn't have the right size heatshrink at first either. Just need to play around with different sizes until you get the fit you want.
Title: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: ACallander on Wed, 08 August 2012, 13:10:55: Wow looks great! I've always wanted to sleeve my USB keyboard and mouse cable. You should create and post a tutorial on GH.

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Post by: mistakemistake on Wed, 08 August 2012, 13:17:54: Eh, I'll think about it. But if you're looking to get a sleeved cable, Whiskerbox is the man to hit up
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: Asininity on Fri, 10 August 2012, 13:33:05: Sleeved cables look so fantastic. Great job.

I second a tutorial!
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: oTurtlez on Sat, 11 August 2012, 23:42:11: I'll third it :D I want a green one to match my new KB, so unless someone wants to sell, I guess I'm gonna be making one myself.
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: mistakemistake on Sat, 11 August 2012, 23:49:13: I'm still waiting on a few parts I ordered. In the mean time, check out Whiskerbox Cables (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=29344.0) Hella pro
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Post by: hashbaz on Sun, 12 August 2012, 00:46:58: Looks great!
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Post by: Viz on Fri, 17 August 2012, 09:05:31: Very nice, they look professional :)
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 17 August 2012, 09:11:04: Is this a stock cable that came with your keyboard? What dia. sleeving did you get? What dia. heat shrink did you get?
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: mistakemistake on Fri, 17 August 2012, 15:36:20: Yeah, cable from my leopold, 1/4'' dia on the sleeving, 1/4'' and 1/2'' heatshrink. I'm about to make a purple one
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Post by: Rafen on Sat, 18 August 2012, 09:30:01: This looks amazing! I think I might have to try and do one of these myself.
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Post by: never4getthis on Fri, 24 August 2012, 10:52:18: For those requesting a tutorial it is not that hard. Go to your hardware store and buy computer cable sleeving. you can get it in different sizes. The only tricky part is making a clean finish where the cables end. In the picture above I think that the ends are simply tucked under the rubber head.
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: 1stGenRex on Fri, 24 August 2012, 10:55:09: Quote from: never4getthis on Fri, 24 August 2012, 10:52:18
For those requesting a tutorial it is not that hard. Go to your hardware store and buy computer cable sleeving. you can get it in different sizes. The only tricky part is making a clean finish where the cables end. In the picture above I think that the ends are simply tucked under the rubber head.

Sweet tutorial, Bro!
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 24 August 2012, 11:16:59: Quote from: never4getthis on Fri, 24 August 2012, 10:52:18
For those requesting a tutorial it is not that hard. Go to your hardware store and buy computer cable sleeving. you can get it in different sizes. The only tricky part is making a clean finish where the cables end. In the picture above I think that the ends are simply tucked under the rubber head.

Can you share what thickness sleeve and heat shrink you used? They seem to come in a lot of sizes
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Post by: never4getthis on Fri, 24 August 2012, 12:10:11: I am not sure, what the size of the heatshrink is. I took my keyboard to the hardware store, they had wheels (you payed by length) with different cable sleeve sizes (and colours). My Choc Mini has 4mm cable so I got a 3mm for it to fit on nicely. The shopkeeper supplied the heat shirk suitable for my cable.

If any of you want to make one, take the cable with you, a visual reference of the cable is the best way to make sure that you get the right size. I'

P.S. If any of you are attempting to do this in a keyboard with a non-detachable cable (like me) please share how you made a nice finish in the end of the cable that touches the keyboard. I have tried heat shrink and it looks horrible :(
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: mistakemistake on Fri, 24 August 2012, 15:48:32: Quote from: i3oilermaker on Fri, 24 August 2012, 11:16:59
Quote from: never4getthis on Fri, 24 August 2012, 10:52:18
For those requesting a tutorial it is not that hard. Go to your hardware store and buy computer cable sleeving. you can get it in different sizes. The only tricky part is making a clean finish where the cables end. In the picture above I think that the ends are simply tucked under the rubber head.

Can you share what thickness sleeve and heat shrink you used? They seem to come in a lot of sizes

Sleeve size is 1/4'' In the original pictures above, I used a standard size USB A Hood. I also tried it again with a smaller size heat shrink and came up with this, which also didn't have a very good heatshrink seal:

(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/georgeap2/IMG_0310.jpg)

I just got some ordered parts in and just made these a few minutes ago:
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/georgeap2/IMG_0308.jpg)
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/georgeap2/IMG_0307.jpg)

So...
Sleeve size: 1/4'"
Heatshink size: 3/8"
USB A 1.5" End Connector

hope that helps!
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 24 August 2012, 16:17:32: Quote from: mistakemistake on Fri, 24 August 2012, 15:48:32
So...
Sleeve size: 1/4'"
Heatshink size: 3/8"
USB A 1.5" End Connector

hope that helps!

Thanks! I might take a shot it it!
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: ra7c7er on Fri, 24 August 2012, 16:27:33: Looking good. Building cables is fun... at least to me. Though mine never come out as clean as yours have.
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: mistakemistake on Sat, 25 August 2012, 09:06:48: Quote from: ra7c7er on Fri, 24 August 2012, 16:27:33
Looking good. Building cables is fun... at least to me. Though mine never come out as clean as yours have.

thanks, just keep trying and use different materials until you like what you come up with..
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Post by: Tenkey on Sat, 25 August 2012, 18:55:17: Lol nice i take that you've done some pc builds before and sleeved some psu cables? Otherwise if thats your first time sleeving thats just awesome.
Title: Re: Made a sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: mistakemistake on Sat, 25 August 2012, 19:03:36: actually the first green cable picture in the thread was my first. The second set of pictures was my second run I did just within the last few days.
Title: Re: Made my first sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: mistakemistake on Sun, 09 September 2012, 21:20:04: Quote from: i3oilermaker on Fri, 24 August 2012, 16:17:32
Quote from: mistakemistake on Fri, 24 August 2012, 15:48:32
So...
Sleeve size: 1/4'"
Heatshink size: 3/8"
USB A 1.5" End Connector

hope that helps!

Thanks! I might take a shot it it!

Were you able to come up with anything? I have a little bit of left over material if you'd like it.
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Post by: mushupork on Fri, 14 September 2012, 23:34:00: The sleeved cable is very sharp - has anyone tried with a non-removable cable and have pics?
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Post by: swagpiratex on Mon, 17 September 2012, 00:38:51: All you military buffs should try with 450 or 550 paracord :D
Title: Re: Made a sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: suprsmo on Mon, 17 September 2012, 00:59:03: Nice dude.. and cheers for the measurement.

May have to make a purple cable with white heat shrink maself :D
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Post by: TheProfosist on Mon, 17 September 2012, 01:04:40: Quote from: swagpiratex on Mon, 17 September 2012, 00:38:51
All you military buffs should try with 450 or 550 paracord :D
check out wiskers cable i believe he has.
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Post by: sth on Mon, 17 September 2012, 01:06:21: you can use bootlaces too!
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Post by: suprsmo on Mon, 17 September 2012, 01:08:19: Mmm based on your measurements, this shop is no good.. http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1354_1357

Oh well.. Might have to do some scouting around next weekend or something.
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Post by: Input Nirvana on Mon, 17 September 2012, 01:11:57: Like this thread. So nice to dress up/personalize the plain, mega-milions of techy shizz. It's motivating, fun, reduces your blah days and will get you laid A LOT.
Title: Re: Made a sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: Calade on Mon, 17 September 2012, 06:18:17: Looks really good, may have to try that myself. Although I'm horrible at handicrafts of all sorts. :rolleyes:
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Post by: swagpiratex on Mon, 17 September 2012, 10:50:13: Found this site yesterday, seems like he knows what he's doing:

http://www.overclock.net/a/lutro0s-video-guide-to-sleeving
Title: Re: Made a sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: sth on Mon, 17 September 2012, 14:47:43: Quote from: Calade on Mon, 17 September 2012, 06:18:17
Looks really good, may have to try that myself. Although I'm horrible at handicrafts of all sorts. :rolleyes:
practice and patience :)
Title: Re: Made a sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: whiskerBox on Tue, 30 October 2012, 20:58:55: Quote from: swagpiratex on Mon, 17 September 2012, 10:50:13
Found this site yesterday, seems like he knows what he's doing:

http://www.overclock.net/a/lutro0s-video-guide-to-sleeving

Thats actually got some good tips in it, although it is aimed more a t PC components.
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Post by: mistakemistake on Wed, 01 May 2013, 04:21:31: Wow, this thread is OLD and that cable looks terrible.
Title: Re: Made a sleeved USB Cable (:
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 01 May 2013, 09:03:03: Quote from: mistakemistake on Wed, 01 May 2013, 04:21:31
Wow, this thread is OLD and that cable looks terrible.
Aww, everybody loved your cables right from the beginning. And as you grew in making them, our love grew with you.