NEW PRODUCTS – DIY USB Cable Parts

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NEW PRODUCTS – DIY USB Cable Parts


If you love DIY cable-rigging, then these USB adapters are right up your alley! Making custom USB cables has never been easier. Just grab one of our ribbon cables, then swap and switch any of our USB adapters on each end using the flex cable clips. There are options a-plenty! And whoo, do we have a lineup!

First up, the Straight Micro B Plug!


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This version is a Straight USB Micro B Male Plug only.

Ribbon cable and other adapter not included! Check out all of the options we have in the shop to craft your very own custom cable.

We tested out these DIY cable kits with a Circuit Playground and a computer USB port and they worked great, even at the longer ribbon lengths, but note that they are not going to be as durable or shielded as ready-made cables.

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Next up, the Straight Micro B Jack!


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This version is a Straight USB Micro B Jack only.

Ribbon cable and other adapter not included! Check out all of the options we have in the shop to craft your very own custom cable.

We tested out these DIY cable kits with a Circuit Playground and a computer USB port and they worked great, even at the longer ribbon lengths, but note that they are not going to be as durable or shielded as ready-made cables.

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Movin’ onto the Straight Type C Plug!


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This version is a Straight USB Type C Male Plug only.

Ribbon cable and other adapter not included! Check out all of the options we have in the shop to craft your very own custom cable.

We tested out these DIY cable kits with a Circuit Playground and a computer USB port and they worked great, even at the longer ribbon lengths, but note that they are not going to be as durable or shielded as ready-made cables.

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Following with the Straight Type A Plug!


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This version is a Straight USB Type A Male Plug only.

Ribbon cable and other adapter not included! Check out all of the options we have in the shop to craft your very own custom cable.

We tested out these DIY cable kits with a Circuit Playground and a computer USB port and they worked great, even at the longer ribbon lengths, but note that they are not going to be as durable or shielded as ready-made cables.

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Now’s a good time to bring in the Straight Type A Jack!


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This version is a Straight USB Type A Female Socket only.

Ribbon cable and other adapter not included! Check out all of the options we have in the shop to craft your very own custom cable.

We tested out these DIY cable kits with a Circuit Playground and a computer USB port and they worked great, even at the longer ribbon lengths, but note that they are not going to be as durable or shielded as ready-made cables.

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And now for something completely different, the Right Angle Micro B Plug Down!


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This version is a Right Angle USB Micro B Plug Down only. (We also have the matching ‘up’ version which is the opposite bend, as well as ‘straight’ non-bent versions)

Ribbon cable and other adapter not included! Check out all of the options we have in the shop to craft your very own custom cable.

We tested out these DIY cable kits with a Circuit Playground and a computer USB port and they worked great, even at the longer ribbon lengths, but note that they are not going to be as durable or shielded as ready-made cables.

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And lastly, the Right Angle Micro B Plug Up!


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This version is a USB Right Angle Micro B Plug Up only. (We also have the ‘down’ version which is the opposite bend, and ‘straight’ version without a bend.)

Ribbon cable and other adapter not included! Check out all of the options we have in the shop to craft your very own custom cable.

We tested out these DIY cable kits with a Circuit Playground and a computer USB port and they worked great, even at the longer ribbon lengths, but note that they are not going to be as durable or shielded as ready-made cables.

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In stock and shipping now!


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