Cables / DIY USB Connectors

Throw out all those Mini and Micro B USB cables you have in a plastic bin - the next generation of USB connectors is here with USB C! You've seen these connectors pop up on all sorts of devices, as the industry moves from micro B or lightning to the new standard. Well, at least until the next standard comes out USB C features a symmetric/reversible connector, more...

This Simple USB Type C breakout is kinda interesting, it looks similar to this USB Type C SMT Inline Breakout Board, but it's an 'inline' style with pads for soldering to the common USB 1.1/2.0 connections. We see this lil breakout used often in custom keyboards, it's glued or wedged into the enclosure. Unlike our breakout, it doesn't break out all the pads - it just...

If you'd like to connect a USB-host-capable chip to your USB peripheral, this cable will make the task very simple. There is no converter chip in this cable! It's basically a plain USB cable that's cut in half and with jumper sockets on the power and data lines. Simple to use, does the job when you have something that exposes the D+/D- pins. Red wire connects to 5V...

This USB Type C breakout is kinda interesting, it looks similar to our right angle USB C socket breakout, but it's an 'inline' style with pads for soldering to the connections. We think it could be handy for making custom cable harnesses! Unlike our breakout, it also has the true dual-row USB C connector and all pads broken out. It does not have any resistors to set...

If you'd like to connect a USB-capable chip to your USB host, this cable will make the task very simple. There is no converter chip in this cable! Its basically a plain USB cable that's cut in half and with jumper sockets on the power and data lines. Simple to use, does the job when you have something that exposes the D+/D- pins. Red wire connects to 5V power (from...

This is a magnetic USB Type C plug! They pair with the Black Woven USB A or Type-C to Type-C Cable with Magnetic Tip . Plug your USB C power (or data!) cable into one end, then insert the little magnetic nub into your device's charging port. Now you basically have a quick-detach USB C connector with a magnetic alignment. Easy to plug in whenever, no worries if the...

If you're a DIY enthusiast who'd like to update your power only project's connection to the latest USB standard, here is a 10-pack of USB C power only jack connectors! They're sturdy metal with 4 through-hole mounting tabs. It's really hard to rip these off a PCB. In an SMT line, you can just paste over the through-hole slots, and the pads will solder in place. We...

If you're a DIY enthusiast who'd like to update your project's connection to the latest USB standard, here is a 10-pack of USB C jack connectors! They're sturdy metal with 4 through-hole mounting tabs and two positioning/shear-protection dots. It's really hard to rip these off a PCB. In an SMT line you can just paste over the through-hole slots, and the pads will...

If you'd like to connect a DC Jack to your favorite garment to make a fun wearable tech project, then try out the array of sewable connectors we have. This is a 5.5/2.1mm DC Jack that is oriented in a horizontal position to the sewable base it's house on with red and black wires running through the bottom. The jack is molded into a rubber that can be hand or...

If you're a DIY enthusiast who'd like to update your project's connection to the latest USB standard, here is a 10-pack of USB C plug connectors! They can be pick-and-placed onto your design, and then plugged directly into a USB C port. For mechanical connection, there's four SMT tabs - use plenty of solder to keep these secure, they aren't as good as through-hole...

Quantum superposition is a physics concept that light and matter can be both particle and wave at the same time. This amazing phenomenon can be demonstrated at home when you try to plug in a USB Type A cable in, it's both right-side-up and upside-down at the same time! That's why you have to try at least 3 times to plug it in. The Adafruit Reversible USB Type A Plug...

If you're a DIY enthusiast who likes to micro-manage your project's connections, here is a 5-pack of some micro USB connectors! They're sturdy metal with 4 through-hole mounting tabs, its really hard to rip these off a PCB. In an SMT line you can just paste over the through holes and the pads will solder in place. We use this connector for all our micro B USB boards...