Start building your own double sleeved custom USB Cable to match your desktop theme or your custom keyboard.

0:00 Intro
0:22 Parts List
0:35 Installing Paracord Sheath
1:34 Installing PET Sleeve
2:45 Strip cable
3:16 Soldering USB connectors
5:44 Test Cable
6:27 Assemble Connectors
8:43 Install Heat Shrinks
9:24 Video montage

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This build is technically called a Legacy USB 2.0 to Type-C cable

USB Specifications:
https://www.usb.org/sites/default/files/USB%20Type-C%20Spec%20R2.0%20-%20August%202019.pdf

Refer to (3.5.2 USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Standard-A Cable Assembly)

Parts:

Philippines:
PET Sleeve (4mm) - https://shopee.ph/product/280697205/4141096341

Paracord (Type III - 550lbs) - https://shopee.ph/product/217044472/5616232467

Heat Shrink Tubes (8mm and 12mm) - https://shopee.ph/product/303697948/6654874352

Heat Shrink Tubes (12mm 3:1 shrink ratio) - https://shopee.ph/product/227336823/5319517675

Cable (UL2464 26AWG 4core) - https://shopee.ph/product/227336823/5736146216

USB 2.0 Type A Male Plug - https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/i1250866908-s4492088917.html

USB Type C Male Plug - https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/10set-nickelgold-plated-usb-31-4p-type-c-male-plug-welding-usb-4-in-1-diy-repairs-cable-charger-connector-for-phone-i1329372995-s4860000839.html

International:
Please check AliExpress for the parts:

Cable (UL2464 26AWG 4core) - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001568864782.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.26195ce5Hadm5s&algo_pvid=5301653d-3922-4da3-be96-64d1ae85f5d6&algo_expid=5301653d-3922-4da3-be96-64d1ae85f5d6-0&btsid=0b0a555e16106205653593156e49cd&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

USB 2.0 Type A Male Plug -
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32745824214.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.672d3c00iBoxif&mp=1

USB Type C Male Plug -
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000541100627.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.672d3c00iBoxif&mp=1

Music:
What We Didn't Do by Particle House
Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/274sj1/

Tools:

SQ EAI01 Electric Soldering Iron - https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DGGy9dM2Ge

SQ-D60 60W Digital Soldering Iron Station DC12-24V Type-C Interface 100℃-400℃ Adjustable Temperature - https://www.banggood.com/custlink/D3GY8R2zEP

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