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geekhack Community => Other Geeky Stuff => Topic started by: kolec94 on Mon, 05 February 2018, 08:07:11

Title: keyboard cables with heatshrink
Post by: kolec94 on Mon, 05 February 2018, 08:07:11

I was wondering how well the heat shrink holds up over time on keyboard cable if you unplug and re-plug them in a couple times a week

Title: Re: keyboard cables with heatshrink
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Mon, 05 February 2018, 08:20:05

No problems with the heatshrink. One of my boards I'd disconnect every day because the back lighting would stay on. Heatshrink still looks fine.

Title: Re: keyboard cables with heatshrink
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 05 February 2018, 14:04:58

The port typically gives out, before the soft stuff does

Title: Re: keyboard cables with heatshrink
Post by: fohat.digs on Mon, 05 February 2018, 17:16:30

Do these things work better?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20pcs-5mm-Inner-Dia-Cord-Boot-Protector-Cable-Sleeve-Hose-for-Cellphone-Charger/311984826633?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/20pcs-5mm-Inner-Dia-Cord-Boot-Protector-Cable-Sleeve-Hose-for-Cellphone-Charger/311984826633?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649)

Title: Re: keyboard cables with heatshrink
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Mon, 05 February 2018, 17:19:17

No need. You really shouldn't be worried about the heat shrink.

Title: Re: keyboard cables with heatshrink
Post by: whiskerBox on Tue, 13 February 2018, 23:33:51

I think the future is those magnetic cables, so you don't ruin the jack.

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