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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: slickmamba on Tue, 06 May 2014, 11:54:15
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So my USB cable stopped working and I don't know where I should go to order one? Is there a trusted Ebay seller or store that you guys like?
Edit: It is a mini usb for CM boards.
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mimic-cables.com or techkeys.us are my recommendations.
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What type of cable? mini usb? micro usb? full size?
Do you want a custom cable or just a cheap replacement?
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What type of cable? mini usb? micro usb? full size?
Do you want a custom cable or just a cheap replacement?
whoops, edited. It is a mini usb for CM boards. A custom cable would be nice, but I usually do my own braiding/shrinkwrap. Just don't know where to get a trustable decent priced wire.
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If you're just looking for a cheap cable so you can do some work on it yourself, just buy some from monoprice.com.
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mimic-cables.com or techkeys.us are my recommendations.
Ahh, thanks so much guys! I like the mimic-cables, but they are on backorder for 2-4 weeks :(. I may just buy one off of monoprice!
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Bought a 3 pack of 3 foot mini (not micro) cables off Amazon for like 6 bucks. Work fine with my ducky shine 2
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I don't mind paying a premium for something that I know will last a long time, but if you guys trust the cheaper option I will believe you, haha.
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The Monoprice cables are nice and they're cheap. But they're shipping has gone up lately. I'd check those out versus Amazon.
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I don't mind paying a premium for something that I know will last a long time, but if you guys trust the cheaper option I will believe you, haha.
I'm still a noob so to me a cable is a cable. As long as your not messing with it to much i fail to see how mine will fail. Maybe they die tonight.
Gold pins on mine, and gold connectors (gold connector doesn't mean JACK though. Still looks nice I guess. No affect on anything else).
I've only had for a couple weeks. I'll let you know if they start to suck or if my Elo drops.
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I don't mind paying a premium for something that I know will last a long time, but if you guys trust the cheaper option I will believe you, haha.
I'm still a noob so to me a cable is a cable. As long as your not messing with it to much i fail to see how mine will fail. Maybe they die tonight.
Gold pins on mine, and gold connectors (gold connector doesn't mean JACK though. Still looks nice I guess. No affect on anything else).
I've only had for a couple weeks. I'll let you know if they start to suck or if my Elo drops.
It's ok all my $1 ebay cables work just fine to.
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I usually make new ones or fix the ones I have. The problem I have with buying a new USB cable is that they're just selling you copper with plastic on it. It's nothing special or crazy in there, it's literally 4 copper wires running end-to-end. If you're technically inclined, I'm sure there's a WalMart near by that sells cheap USB cables.
As for the wire and end cap connectors, I usually get them off amazon or if I'm in the city, I go to Fry's if I don't have spares to Frankenstein.
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I'll let you know if they start to suck or if my Elo drops.
haha I look forward to the update!
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If you're interested in a custom cable, I can completed your cable by today, and have it shipped today/tomorrow. You'd receive it within 24 hours of me shipping it! :)
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55066.0
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If you're interested in a custom cable, I can completed your cable by today, and have it shipped today/tomorrow. You'd receive it within 24 hours of me shipping it! :)
Wouldn't shipping cost way more than the cable?? :P
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If you're interested in a custom cable, I can completed your cable by today, and have it shipped today/tomorrow. You'd receive it within 24 hours of me shipping it! :)
Wouldn't shipping cost way more than the cable?? :P
It's still less! :p
Plus, my shipping price didn't change, but delivery times got reduced from 4-6 days to 24 hours. :)
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mimic-cables.com or techkeys.us are my recommendations.
Ahh, thanks so much guys! I like the mimic-cables, but they are on backorder for 2-4 weeks :(. I may just buy one off of monoprice!
All you have to do is ask for expedited service.
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These guys are totally awesome.
Dirt cheap, and lightning fast shipping from NY
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3pcs-6-FT-Black-2-0-USB-Type-A-to-Mini-B-Male-to-Male-5-PIN-Cable-6-FT-Lot-Pack-/390653797235?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item5af4c7e373 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/3pcs-6-FT-Black-2-0-USB-Type-A-to-Mini-B-Male-to-Male-5-PIN-Cable-6-FT-Lot-Pack-/390653797235?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item5af4c7e373)
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I used firefold.com for a lot for a lot of things.