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Custom and cheap USB A plug

Step 2Refining and glueing

refining and glueing
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you can choose which order to do these steps in as I don't think it really matters.

You will need to trim back the 2 centre strips as these are the data lines and should make contact after the 2 power lines (outer strips) make contact. this is for the hotswap functionality and allow the device to start its USB interface up and steady itself before connecting to the data lines.

You will then need to glue the 2 pieces together to bulk it up so it will be a snug fit.
once it has dried, you then can start filing it down to fit into the USB socket.
Make sure you chamfer the leading edges.
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