DIY Cable to Use OTG and Simultaneously Charge the Device (Windows and Android)
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DIY Cable to Use OTG and Simultaneously Charge the Device (Windows and Android)
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You can use this cable with all android and windows devices to use the OTG function and simultaneously charge the devices.
Materials Required
- Micro USB male A,
- USB Male A,
- USB female A
- DPDT or 2P2W or 2P2T switch
- and some wires.
Links to purchase the items:
DPDT Switch: https://goo.gl/GHzVb1
Micro USB Male A: https://goo.gl/MtGTcF
USB Male A- https://goo.gl/ZnDXQj
USB Female A: https://goo.gl/ZnDXQj
Wiring Micro USB
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Wire the Micro USB male A according to the schematic shown and USB guidelines.
Preparing USB Male a and Female A
Strip and tin the wires of the USB male A and female A
Wiring
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Wire the connectors to the switch as shown in the diagram below. A clear explanation has been given in the video and working has also been demonstrated.