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Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/alvarop/usb_c_cable_tester
Owner: alvarop
Created: 2022-09-04T18:48:25.000Z (over 2 years ago)
Default Branch: main
Last Pushed: 2024-09-17T01:56:09.000Z (5 months ago)
Last Synced: 2024-09-17T05:42:32.760Z (5 months ago)
Size: 5.06 MB
Stars: 720
Watchers: 24
Forks: 20
Open Issues: 3
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md

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README

        # USB Cable Tester

Simple board to test various USB cables! (Note the USB standard helps to identify these [USB-C](https://www.usb.org/usb-type-cr-cable-and-connector-specification), cables that are compliant with the standard will have selected pins according to [cable and connector specification release](https://www.usb.org/sites/default/files/USB%20Type-C%202.2%20Release%20202210%20%281%29.zip)). 

Plug in your cable to both sides and see which signals light up!

**FOR CABLE USE ONLY. DO NOT EVER PLUG THIS IN TO A DEVICE, THE PINS ON ONE SIDE ARE ALL SHORTED TOGETHER AND THAT COULD BREAK IT!**

![Board Front](img/front.jpg)

![Board Back](img/back.jpg)

## Ordering Pre-made Boards From JLCPCB

I have added instructions on how to order from JLCPCB in the [ORDERING](ORDERING.md) page.

## Assembly

Want to build your own? There are two options.

### JLCPCB

Take a look at the [v2.2 release](https://github.com/alvarop/usb_c_cable_tester/releases/tag/v2.2). There's a file called jlcpcb.zip which you can use to order bare boards or fully assembled ones from [JLCPCB](https://jlcpcb.com/).

### Hand Solder

For a hand-solder friendly version with components you can get on Digikey/Mouser, see [the v2.4 release](https://github.com/alvarop/usb_c_cable_tester/releases/tag/v2.4)

## Related Projects!

@coryalder made a neat [3d printed/laser cut case](https://github.com/coryalder/usb-c-tester-case). Check it out! (But make sure it's for the correct version, since components have changed)

[@[email protected]](https://mastodon.social/@[email protected]) made a really nice 3D printed case (multicolor). You can [find it here.](https://www.printables.com/model/1003847-usb-cable-tester-multicolor-case)

## License

USB Cable Tester © 2024 by Alvaro Prieto is licensed under CC BY 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/