Simple USB Switch

by T_T_ in Circuits > USB

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Simple USB Switch

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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

Prepare the Case

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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

Wire the Switch

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Now the switch needs to be wired.
It doesn't really matter what order the wires are in, as long as they line up on the switch.

Test!

Make sure double check the wiring before testing!
It's a good Idea to test this before you put in the case, otherwise you might get all put together, plug in, and it doesn't work

Assembly

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Now put your USB switch in it's case and your done