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Custom cable sleeving: compiled guide and tutorials

Custom cable sleeving: compiled guide and tutorials

Update Sep 4th, 2023

Tools requirement (cheap tools, poor results. You’ve been warned)

1. Crimper (ratcheting vs non-ratcheting) http://www.mattmillman.com/matt-takes-delivery-of-an-mdpc-x-ctx3-crimp-tool/.
   1. Recommendation: SN5557, SN28B, CTX3, IWS-2412M, Engineer PA-21, Engineer PA-09
2. Wire stripper: recommendation Knipex 12 52 195
3. Wire (and sleeving) cutter/ nipper/ knips
   1. recommendation Knipex 78 61 125, Tamiya Nipper
4. Pin removal (for 5557 female terminal and 5559 male terminal)
5. Exacto knife
6. Torch
7. Multimeter
8. Organizer: parts drawer/ tool box
9. Cutting mat
10. Ruler

Materials

1. Housing (Male Receptacle / Female Plug, PCIE/ ATX) https://www.molex.com/molex/products/family/minifit_power_connector_solutions?
2. Cable 16AWG or 18 AWG (UL1007). Other variants: UL1061, UL1015, Silicone 3239, Teflon FF46-2 Silver Plated
3. Heatshrink 4mm (optional)
4. Terminal Mini Fit-JR (male/ female, low/ high foot, gold/ silver): https://www.overclock.net/threads/molex-atx-power-supply-connectors-and-part-numbers.1136451/
5. Sleeving 2mm – 4mm (Paracord/ PET), https://www.overclock.net/threads/cable-sleeving-comparison.929480/
6. Cable comb (acrylic, 3d print, alumunium)
7. 12VHPWR connector and terminal(s): https://www.reddit.com/r/PCSleeving/comments/xkb6us/12vhpwr_connector_and_terminals
8. 12VHPWR (aka ATX 3.0 GPU/PCI-E connector) guide w/part numbers https://www.reddit.com/r/PCSleeving/comments/yemdvt/12vhpwr_aka_atx_30_gpupcie_connector_guide_wpart/
9. Intel’s ATX 3.0 specs for PCIe Gen5 power cable, https://videocardz.com/newz/pcie-gen5-12vhpwr-power-connector-to-feature-150w-300w-450w-and-600w-settings
10. Brass vs Phosphor (vs Higher Copper Alloy) https://www.powerelectronictips.com/selecting-power-supply-connector-pins/

References keywords: “Custom Sleeve” “Custom Cable” “How To Sleeve”, “How To Crimp”, “How To Sleeve”.

Video

• (Must Watch) Custom Cable Building https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkiBCtz13oI
• (Must Watch) Custom Cables Guide #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qlzDOC3DZI
• (Must Watch) Lutro0 Customs – Double Wire Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JChLj_F3Gss&list=PLPZbMurO9Ou3Ya2Qkn1uVIQfbkmY5inda&index=11
• (Must Watch) Cable Sleeving – Double Crimps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ7N1I_RrOE
• DIY Tutorial How To “Like a Pro” Crimp and Sleeve https://youtu.be/POOY6oXjVtM
• How to connect cables to Molex Connector 5557 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziP-oqAD60c
• The 9 step guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-xk86Iebco&t=7s
• How to test/ check PSU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr70VyoACPg
• How to Create PERFECT Custom Cables https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFGUdRR2Yek
• How to custom sleeve a cable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3iiVwxX3oA
• Double Wire Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXaKt-tiVI0
• Split Wires Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A81EpcoIYSQ
• CUSTOM SLEEVING TUTORIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8N1QWM4eiQ&t=416s
• Custom Sleeved Cables 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2rSSfuKPAw&t=253s
• Make a Set of Sleeved Cables for my ITX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp7gyz6m9HE&t=1s
• Custom Sleeving Ghost S1 Build https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHR2PfSrr6M&t=574s
• How To Make Your Own Custom Sleeved Extension Cables From Scratch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNA2pkcrSMc
• Custom Sleeve Your Own Cable Extensions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5SLtnBNAsA

Articles

• PSU 101: Understanding PSU Specs: https://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/866-psu-dictionary-understand-psu-specs
• (MUST READ) SLEEVING FAQ: WIP https://www.overclock.net/threads/cable-sleeving-gallery-discussion.662039/
• (MUST READ) Frequently Asked Sleeving Questions https://www.overclock.net/threads/frequently-asked-sleeving-questions.1262900/
• Crimp Connectors And Tools http://www.mattmillman.com/info/crimpconnectors/pc-modding-crimp-connectors-and-tools
• Getting Started with DIY Cable Sleeving https://www.tweaktown.com/guides/5175/case-smithing-getting-started-with-diy-cable-sleeving/index.html
• Introduction to the Tools and Materials https://bit-tech.net/guides/modding/cable-sleeving-an-introduction-to-the-tools-and-materials/2/
• (Corsair) RM650 with and without sense (wire): http://jongerow.com/no-sense/
• Common Hook Up Wire (UL1007, 1061, 1051, PTFE Teflon): https://wesbellwireandcable.com/blog/insulation-matters-the-differences-between-4-common-hook-up-wires/
• Let’s have a tools discussion – what tools do you guys use? https://www.reddit.com/r/PCSleeving/comments/weoeve/lets_have_a_tools_discussion_what_tools_do_you/
• How to make a great curve: https://www.reddit.com/r/PCSleeving/comments/qihz7e/comment/hijfs2p/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
• 16 – The Magical Rainbow Number https://www.reddit.com/r/PCSleeving/comments/3on4yd/16_the_magical_rainbow_number/
• How to Calculate the Perfect Bend with Math https://www.reddit.com/r/PCSleeving/comments/2ztj7w/how_to_calculate_the_perfect_bend_with_math/

12VHPWR

• (Must Read) Let’s talk about the 12VHPWR http://jongerow.com/12VHPWR/?fbclid=IwAR0G2ygQ-HSPMz0bOiqko9myIK_XAwVLD0hJgsNObJcBD6TcH_0rNfPKo40
• (Must Read) NVIDIA’s hot 12VHPWR adapter for the GeForce RTX 4090 with a built-in breaking point https://www.igorslab.de/en/adapter-of-the-gray-analyzed-nvidias-brand-hot-12vhpwr-adapter-with-built-in-breakpoint/
• (Must Read) This is how NVIDIA’s 4-way adapter for the 12VHPWR port of the GeForce RTX 4090 really works! https://www.igorslab.de/en/this-is-how-nvidias-4-fold-adapter-for-12vhpwr-connection-of-geforce-rtx-4090-works-with-workaround/
• 12VHPWR, or how I learned to build my own ATX 3* SFX power solution https://rossfisher.blog/2022/10/20/12vhpwr-or-how-i-learned-to-build-my-own-atx-3-sfx-power-solution/
• RTX 4090 600W 12VHPWR Adapter Teardown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei6mB23XcD8
• #12VHPWR Security Issue# https://t.bilibili.com/720822338533195796
• Rambling about the 12VHPWR failures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvSetyi9vj8

PSU Pinout Diagram

• Power Supply Connectors and Pinouts https://www.moddiy.com/pages/Power-Supply-Connectors-and-Pinouts.html
• PSU Pinout Repository https://pc-mods.com/blogs/psu-pinout-repository
• Repository Of Power Supply Pin Outs https://www.overclock.net/threads/repository-of-power-supply-pin-outs.1420796/
• ATX 3.0 POWER SUPPLY: CONNECTORS, PINOUT and SPECIFICATION: https://www.smpspowersupply.com/atx3connectors.html

Custom cable planning and supply calculation

• https://www.reddit.com/r/PCSleeving/comments/5yj9al/where_to_buy_sleeved_cables_repository/