Add some locking, quick-connection points to a USB cable for fun and style! These can be useful in cases where access to USB ports is difficult or connections are delicate, but who are we kidding -- these are especially great for making your keeb or cyberdeck rig look rad!
You can also create multiple "device side" cable halves with different connectors, such as USB micro-B, USB C, and USB mini, so that you can plug in a variety of devices without needing to unplug fragile USB plugs - just use your highly beefy YC-8 connectors!
Note: introducing a bunch of stuff in the middle of a USB cable isn't great for keeping things to USB spec, and it makes the USB cable not hot-swappable. Don't use them on USB 3 cables, high speed external drives, or mission critical medical device etc.
Best for mechanical keyboards and the like!
You'll also need:
- Soldering iron and solder
- Scissors
- Heat source for heat shrink tubing
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