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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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gcables OP t1_j5ybfq3 wrote

You can custom your cable here.

Returning customers, you can also check the Extra Device/Host Side if you're planning to just get the other half of the cable.

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yParticle t1_j5ydeil wrote

It doesn't show the other end: do you have to hardwire them yourself?

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tlove01 t1_j5zhxvp wrote

Need a shot with the LED lit.

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Brotaoski t1_j60f2g0 wrote

Not OP but I recently made a cable using that connector with a white LED. They are really neat looking too!

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JonathanEkholm t1_j5z48i2 wrote

Oh no. Not more things to mod. F you ;-)

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GilmourD t1_j61jzvp wrote

Why are the only low-profile 90-degree connectors I can find janky adapters from weird brands on Amazon?

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kool-keys t1_j62nd9d wrote

You can get them on Ali they're not expensive. I just bought a load of them.

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GilmourD t1_j632n83 wrote

See, that's not even low-profile. This is what I ended up getting but a few of them didn't provide a reliable connection.

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Ry-World t1_j5z9ihg wrote

like picking a lightsaber hilt

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scoff-law t1_j5z556k wrote

Oh wow, these would actually be perfect for USB C MIDI interconnects on my pedalboard 🤤

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PancakeMSTR t1_j5z7tnf wrote

Do female versions of these exist? I searched and searched and they seem impossible to find.

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Trollarrow_ t1_j5zn7m5 wrote

I need these for every cable 🤤

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SpiderPanther01 t1_j60rw5a wrote

i've heard these metal housings on cables aren't actually that good and can fall off, can anyone correct me on this? i really love the look of metal housings but idk

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kool-keys t1_j62nkfi wrote

It depends what type, and how they are fitted. You also need to lock the USB connector in with glue, so how good it is depends on who made the cable and what they used. I use 2 part epoxy. mine are effectively solid state. I've seen others that just use some cheap glue, so it very much depends on who makes the cable.

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markv9401 t1_j62yurf wrote

They are usually fixed with a small indent/pin and a screw holding onto the cable sleeve. Not very secure just as that. Add some 2K epoxy filling onto all that and it's never ever going anywhere

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stevenw84 t1_j60skfn wrote

Remember when cables would come with a regular metal housing with some colored heat shrink?

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OfCourse4726 t1_j61074k wrote

i thought this was r/midjourney

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SpicyWarlock69 t1_j61z3m2 wrote

All the gold ones remind me of RF tnc connectors.

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Silentism t1_j62d2pd wrote

But are these real connectors tho? Lol

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