Solderless USB extender

We needed a USB cable extender, but I did not have a soldering iron at the time.  We needed something extendible and flexible for using different connections this is what we came up with.


Note: it is not good to extend USB cables. Some devices require extremely short cables because of power requirements. Get a professional to help if you are unsure. I will not be responsible for any issues.

Step 1 What's needed.

Parts:
1 - usb extender cable
2 - wall phone type solderless jacks.
1 (or more telephone (rj-11) type cables
1 (or more) telephone (rj-11) type extenders.

Tools:
Wire cutters and or wire strippers.
Screw driver
Continuity tester (i.e. http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-another-continuity-tester/)
or Ohmmeter.

Comments

[vishalapr]

This is just plain fantastic, rated 5* would rate more if possible!!!
Have a look at my instructables that I made as well!

[Computothought]

Super thanks!

[arifiosoneri]

What is the maximum length of the USB cable I can extend?

[Computothought]

You probably want to make it as short as possible. In any case it will depend of the what kind of power comes from the power supply and the resistance of the cables to the usb ports. I have seen some systems support longer cables and others that did not.