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Osu_Pumbaa t1_j5ys22k wrote

As someone who likes to make their own cables as a fun activity... Where could one aquire those connectors?

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Tequilawhale t1_j5yuo57 wrote

There are similar ones on AliExpress, although they're not quite as nice. The search is kind of broken though, so you might be looking for a while. Maybe search for "usb connector shell" or something similar.

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Osu_Pumbaa t1_j5yvnev wrote

thanks Ill take a look. I usually like straight cables with aviator or LEMO connectors the most so those would add a bit more character to those cables haha.

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Tequilawhale t1_j617yu8 wrote

Yeah, I've also considered getting them, but haven't gotten myself to spend the extra money on them or LEMO connectors yet, so it's only been the regular shrink-wrapped usb c connectors and gx12s for me so far lol Though I did get some electroplated aviator connectors from AliExpress and they were nicer than expected

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LazaroFilm t1_j63fahv wrote

As a camera operator and someone who makes cables for film, I have a drawer full or random Lemo connectors from 0B to 2B sizes and different PIN numbers. It’s fun.

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[deleted] t1_j5zoyzs wrote

>As someone who likes to make their own cables as a fun activity... Where could one aquire those connectors?

All available on Ali Express.

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highchillerdeluxe t1_j61u1cj wrote

I cannot find any that have a plastic shield for an LED ring... Probably my search query is bad... Do you have a link or a good search query?

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kool-keys t1_j62mkxw wrote

You can't post Ali Express links in here, but Qwerky is right... i just found all of these on AliExpress, including that LED one.

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Omnias-42 t1_j62oi78 wrote

It’s a restriction site wide on Reddit unfortunately, some moderators on other subreddits have actually been permanently suspended by Reddit admins for posting or approving those links.

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fakenzz t1_j62vyrb wrote

Thanks for clarification, it always bugged me why so many subs forbid that

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Omnias-42 t1_j63s77v wrote

Yeah even in the aliexpress subreddit they don’t post links because of this

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highchillerdeluxe t1_j62s2r9 wrote

I didnt know that. I'm sorry I asked... Could you please provide me a better search query than? Because "usb housing led", "usb connector housing light", or similar doesn't bring up anything. Actually I only found one item thanks to Google at rncables but nothing on aliexpress.

If that's also not allowed, just ignore my post please! >!!<

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markv9401 t1_j62ys2p wrote

On AliExpress, for much cheaper probably lol

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