USB Tutorial: How to Make a USB Coil Cable

Matt LeBoff August 21, 2008 Tutorials & How-To Guides

Here is a simple USB tutorial on taking a typical phone cord and splicing it so USB connectors sit on each end.Â The concept being a cheap and easy way to make a short cable expand out for long distance connection during use.

usb coil cable

The only fear is that phone cords are not well shielded and that might slow down the data transfers or possible drop packets.Â But at the length shown here, we feel you’re alright. If anything, making the USB coil cable would be a nice little project for a DIY starter.Â Great to sharp those soldering skills and steady hand.Â The full USB tutorial can be found at Instructables.

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Matt LeBoff

Kicking around in technology since 2002. I like to write about technology products and ideas, but at the consumer level understanding. Some tech, but not too techie.

USB Tutorial: How to Make a USB Coil Cable

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