3DPrinting @lemmy.world the16bitgamer @programming.dev 2w ago

Made my own USB-C Hub after my Dongle started disintegrating.

So my trusty USB-C Dongle which I use to connect my switch to a TV on the road is dying. The cable has frayed and I don't want to touch it any more.

So I decided to turn it into a USB-C Hub... basically give it a shell to hide away the cable.

Designed the part in FreeCAD in 30 min, and BOOM

Needed to do a bit of a redesign after the first print, what you see here is the V2. The Lid slides on and the USB-C to C female connector is slotted in. Needed to heat it up to get it to fit.

But I am very pleased with the design. Works well (now the slots are bigger. And I can safely throw it into a bag without risk of self destruction.

Sure I do need more cables but this also means I can upgrade/replace cables when they ware down.

5/7 would recommend!

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ngl, good job

but
Is that making your own hub as much as it is designing a case to extend the life of an existing hub?
- I mean, it's not like you can tell from the outside
  
  But what if... I were to purchase a USB hub and disguise it as my own making? [chuckles] Delightfully devilish, Seymour.
You should see a doctor for that.
- … usually comments like this imply I goofed on spelling, but I can’t see which word it was. Can you point it out to me plz?
  
  Re-read your title with "dongle" as a euphemism for a body part.
  
  He's concerned for your dongle, as are we all. Get well soon.
Why out of 7?
- It's a meme
Nice! I hope it's not too hot when using it. I once made a case that wasn't able to sustain the temperature.
- Yeah, we'll see. I presume it'll be fine... Or cool enough not to melt the PLA
  
  If it fails try pet-g

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