# USB DIY Connector Shell - Type A Male Plug

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA1387 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-diy-connector-shell-type-a-male-plug.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-diy-connector-shell-type-a-male-plug.html.md))

Make your own USB connections without slicing apart a USB cable and soldering those thin wires inside. These DIY "USB shells" are available in USB A plug, micro...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $2.20 (inc GST) — $2.00 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $1.94 (exc GST) · 50+ $1.90 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 8 today, and up to 500 more in 8–12 days.

## Description

Make your own USB connections without slicing apart a USB cable and soldering those thin wires inside. These DIY "USB shells" are available in [USB A plug](https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-diy-connector-shell-type-a-male-plug.html), [micro B](https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-diy-connector-shell-type-micro-b-plug.html), [mini B](https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-diy-connector-shell-type-mini-b-plug.html) and [USB A socket](https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-diy-connector-shell-type-a-socket.html).
 
 Each shell comes with a two-part snap plastic shell and a proper connector with easy-to-solder tabs.

USB DIY Connector Shell - Type A Male Plug ([3:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=oHNjyMrqcno#t=193))

## Technical Details

- Max Dimensions: 45.95mm / 1.8" x 15.82mm / 0.62" x 8.85mm / 0.34"
- Weight: 5.36g

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/1/3/1387-04.jpg)