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Title: I made a detachable usb connector today
Post by: khaangaaroo on Tue, 30 October 2012, 20:17:43

from stuff I already had :)

4-pin connectors from a case fan
female usb port from a usb>ps2 adapter
and some heat shrink tubing


(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/khaangaaroo/DSC00694.jpg)

Title: Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
Post by: Scurq on Tue, 30 October 2012, 20:21:32

that should be safe, haha

i got all these things at home :o very nice, you just gave me a tip!

Title: Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 30 October 2012, 20:22:44

Fancy work you did there.  Looks awesome!

Title: Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
Post by: whiskerBox on Tue, 30 October 2012, 21:00:27

Nice job with the shrinkwrap looks extra clean!

Title: Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
Post by: Rumudiez on Wed, 31 October 2012, 13:24:33

wikitime! Very nice use of materials!

Title: Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
Post by: rayuki on Wed, 31 October 2012, 13:28:45

Quote from: khaangaaroo on Tue, 30 October 2012, 20:17:43

from stuff I already had :)

4-pin connectors from a case fan
female usb port from a usb>ps2 adapter
and some heat shrink tubing

Show Image

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/khaangaaroo/DSC00694.jpg)

wow awesome work didn't even think about using a case fan connector. gave me an idea to try this as well on my cheat.

i have the ps2/usb connector as well, did you just cut it in half and just solder the wires direct to the usb part?

Title: Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
Post by: khaangaaroo on Wed, 31 October 2012, 13:33:11

Thanks for the comments guys.

I took a few more photos but haven't had the chance to go through them yet. But yup, I split the adapter open and soldered to the pins.

Title: Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
Post by: rayuki on Wed, 31 October 2012, 13:34:33

Quote from: khaangaaroo on Wed, 31 October 2012, 13:33:11

Thanks for the comments guys.

I took a few more photos but haven't had the chance to go through them yet. But yup, I split the adapter open and soldered to the pins.

cool would appreciate any other photos you upload. guess you just have to figure out a way to mount this somehow with the case on now.

Title: Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
Post by: khaangaaroo on Wed, 31 October 2012, 13:38:12

I like my boards naked...haha. I use them without the case and stick rubber feet underneath the PCB. Gives it a lower profile and zero-degree tilt.

Although it wouldn't be hard to mount inside the case. Just need some longer cables, cut a hole, and glue the usb port in place.

Title: Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
Post by: rayuki on Wed, 31 October 2012, 13:39:37

Quote from: khaangaaroo on Wed, 31 October 2012, 13:38:12

I like my boards naked...haha. I use them without the case and stick rubber feet underneath the PCB. Gives it a lower profile and zero-degree tilt.

Although it wouldn't be hard to mount inside the case. Just need some longer cables, cut a hole, and glue the usb port in place.

yeah good point, i really like this idea think i will give it a go to get rid of my ugly grey ps2 cable ruining my cheat.

Title: Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
Post by: mztriz on Wed, 31 October 2012, 13:44:56

I love you for this hack. I'm going to give it a try on my choc mini once I get a chance to inspect it after it arrives.

Title: Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
Post by: khaangaaroo on Wed, 31 October 2012, 13:51:38

pictures!

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/khaangaaroo/PK5_2607b.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/khaangaaroo/PK5_2608b.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/khaangaaroo/PK5_2611b.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/khaangaaroo/PK5_2614b.jpg)