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Offline khaangaaroo

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I made a detachable usb connector today
« 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


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Offline Scurq

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Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
« Reply #1 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!
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Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 30 October 2012, 20:22:44 »
Fancy work you did there.  Looks awesome!
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Offline whiskerBox

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Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 30 October 2012, 21:00:27 »
Nice job with the shrinkwrap looks extra clean!
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Offline Rumudiez

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Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 31 October 2012, 13:24:33 »
wikitime! Very nice use of materials!
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Offline rayuki

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Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
« Reply #5 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


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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?
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Offline khaangaaroo

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Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
« Reply #6 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.
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Offline rayuki

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Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
« Reply #7 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.
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Offline khaangaaroo

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Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
« Reply #8 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.
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Offline rayuki

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Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
« Reply #9 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.
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Offline mztriz

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Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
« Reply #10 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.
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Offline khaangaaroo

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Re: I made a detachable usb connector today
« Reply #11 on: Wed, 31 October 2012, 13:51:38 »
pictures!







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