Simple USB Switch

This is the most simple USB  switch I could come up with. It doesn't require IC's or any other complex circuitry.
All it requires is:
One 4pdt switch
Two USB female ports
one USB cable
and a case

Step 1: Prepare the case

this will differ depending on what you use, I used an old power brick.
Just make a hole for your toggle switch and USB ports

Comments

[Atariiatarii]

Would this work in reverse? like, one female port and two male ports? I want to be able to switch mouse and keyboard between computers without using synergy

[sctirvn687]

Does this switch turn the two USB ports on and off or does it just switch between them? Would you use this instead of plugging in and unplugging cables? Thanks.

[T_T_]

this just switches between the two ports.
right now I don't use it, as I've upgraded my computer and have no shortage of ports, but it is much easier than unplugging the cables, especially if the ports are on the back.

[T_T_]

oh, and this particular switch can also turn off both ports