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Title: DYI usb cable does not recognize device
Post by: mniels on Sat, 28 January 2017, 22:24:21

OK, tried this cable out before finalizing the housing, etc.  Worked, but after I sleeved it and tried it again Windows give a message that the device is not recognized.  Loose cable, possibly?

Title: Re: DYI usb cable does not recognize device
Post by: pixelpusher on Mon, 30 January 2017, 00:49:17

My guess is touching wires inside the connection.  Just remove the shrink wrap and make sure you didn't leave any unstripped sections too long.  I find the top pins like to bend down, which will usually end up in the wires touching.

Title: Re: DYI usb cable does not recognize device
Post by: tjcaustin on Mon, 30 January 2017, 00:55:51

Sounds like an issue with the data - (pin 2/top pin near +5VDC).  It might be your data +, but more than likely as the previous post said, that top pin shifted or broke its weld.