2025-06-15

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In this episode of DIY or Buy, we will have a closer look at modern USB-C Cables. Now I do love the USB-C technology! You can quickly transfer data, charge with upto 240W and use it for video and audio. USB-C cables on the other hand are sometimes a nightmare. They are not labelled meaning you have no idea whether it can even transfer data or what kind of power (60W? 100W? 240?) So I will test all the USB-C Cables I have lying around and will also come up with a superior DIY version. Let's get started!

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https://www.usb.org/document-library/usb-type-cr-cable-and-connector-specification-release-24

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http://www.injoinic.com/wwwroot/uploads/files/20240903/b73622b6ca3864cc503defdd8f2bd439.pdf

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0:00 USB-C Cable Problem!

1:25 Intro

2:14 Results from the last Video

3:00 Comparing my Buy Cables

5:34 DIY USB-C Connector

8:25 DIY 1st Prototype

8:53 DIY Cable

9:28 DIY Final Build

10:26 Verdict