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NEW Universal USB Type C Mod to Restore your older devices!
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- Published on Mar 13, 2026
- 🛒USB Type C Mod Boards🛒
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Bro treats flux as if it was made of gold 😭
He needs the rest to power his flux capacitor
In his country flux is the black gold.
@tigerex777 This seems like a great arbitrage scenario.
Flux is scarce on his planet while golds are abundant.
So irritating to watch
0:33 *micro USB type-B not type-C
The one thing that I have doubts about is the mechanical strength. The adapter doesn't mate with the through-hole part of the micro-USB footprint, so it would put all the stress on the solder joints.
Add a drop of superglue then
@VKsChannel So when the connector breaks you can no longer fix it? Really?
if its a small drop it can break, but you can also add a drop of solder on the metalic part
@VKsChannel isn't superglue conductive? hot glue might be a better choice
Lots of micro ports are smd though, like in the ps4 controllers, ut wouldnt hurt if the mounting bad where bigger though.
Your lack of flux is disturbing.
2:57
You don’t put it on after you meathead
@VKsChannel BEFORE
You can never use enough flux 👍🏼
@VKsChannel omg... drop of flux... flux definitely a rarity in your area :))))))))))))
It was triggering watching you solder with little to no flux....
Yup same it was awful
Indeed
absolutely
Shouting to the screen
No flux given
interesting, but I guess the solder will not suport the stress over time and break
should have used UV resin to affix it first not just held on with solder. thats definitely going to break off.
If I'm not mistake there's some kind o "L" shaped pins that you can buy. Maybe those could be used in this project to make the soldering easier
It will. I've seen janky installed Type-C which although broke, still looked sturdier than this. (Since they had leads, instead of solder pads)
Looks extremely unreliable, but at least it is an option.
Thanks for the tip! I needed such connectors, and all adapters so far were quite jank. Also, you should apply flux before using solder. Not only you'll get good connections on the first try, but also your joints will be sturdier.
Do these boards have the resisters to make them actually USB C compliant? Like some cheap devices I have only charge with USB A to C because the c to c doesn't send 5v to non compliant devices
Just tested in my phone with a c to c cable and it works!
Finally, someone asking the right question!
And yes, I can confirm. I just spotted them at 1:59
You put Capton everywhere except on the chips ! Good job !!! :(
the chips can handle it, the dome switches and the plastic L and R switches don't
@VKsChannel yes, but the chips are attached via solder, which you just melted lol. If you don't cover/tape em down they can melt and then move around
@VKsChannelkapton tape is made for the others told you
You're using it wrong.
I'm electronic repairs technician in EU.
@TheGinGearthere is now way that with the low amount of heat it comes undone...
@VKsChannel Kapton tape isn't damaged by heat, but it doesn't really provide any protection from it either. Putting a little tape over the plastic parts isn't going to do anything to protect them from heat. The reason you use it is to keep parts in place after the solder holding them there melts. You should have taped down the chips near the connector, particularly those super tiny SMD components because if anything was going to be dislodged by that heat gun it was those. Likewise the reason you use flux is because it cleans the oxides and gunk off of the pads which then allows the solder to form a good bond. You need to be putting the flux on BEFORE you solder, not after you already put the solder on there. That's like painting your house and then washing it instead of the other way around. The fact that the solder looked so dull and grey instead of bright and shiny means that you got a bunch of oxides and junk in your solder because you didn't clean the pads with flux first. Remember the golden rule of soldering, you can never have too much flux (just remember to clean it off after your done it's corrosive and over time can damage things).
Great idea. They should have just extended the pads all the way from the top to the bottom of the board to make a single board that supports both orientations. You just flip the board depending on how your micro USB port is oriented.
That's not possible with this design due to R1 and R2 taking up space, those resistors are needed to put USB-PD chargers into dumb charge mode, which provides 5 volts no questions asked to these old devices that need it.
That design is up on aliexpress now too
You must use a high-strength resin to improve the component's adhesion.
it was pretty solid on my tests so I didn't think it was necessary
I'm very careful when plugging in the usb C too
You need to apply the flux first before soldering, also a board holder would help !! Anyway without real anchor through the board it won't be solid enough.
Right, the solder joints will break soon.
I guess a glob of epoxy might help. 🤷♂️
Add some epoxy or some hot glue and all good
Hot glue, no. The problem is flexing and hot glue has too much flex. Epoxy would work, but long term it makes it unserviceable. I'd be concerned with the shoulder buttons for the same reason.
its doubtful but maybe he had flux core solder.
Doesn't look like it can withstand slight more force than usual because it just uses the pads for suport, it's why many variants of usb micro and c have legs or anchorsto solder to, and it'll just rip off the traces when it breaks.
Usually the shell also provides support
But you can also add a drop of superglue if youre worried
@VKsChannel God, no... Not superglue. What the hell
@qrak_1576why not?
@qrak_1576Hot glue it is then.
@IrishFinalExitwhy not sello tape?
OMG. You need to apply flux BEFORE you solder. The purpose of the flux is not to remove the bridges but to remove grease and oxides from the surfaces, making the soldering reliable without electrical issues.
in the end it is working isn't it? then it's fine for me!
@VKsChannelgotta learn to accept feedback
@VKsChannel your hands grown from ass, by dude
@VKsChannel Such a dumb way to respond, Hope your channel never takes off
@VKsChannelEGO 📈📈📈
Looks like I’m not the only one who wishes for a third or even a fourth hand when trying to solder tiny stuff...
1:47 lay off the caffeine before soldering 😂
La paja😂
Could just be shaking because he has something wrong?
This would be a great upgrade for my Valve Steam Controller
Nice, but this mod needs some reinforcement or it'll just tear those pads right off the board. I don't think that hot glue is enough support, it needs some other anchoring method.
you can use the front ground pads to solder the head of the usb c conector, this way you can reinforce the connector.
With Epoxy potting glue you can make a solid backing brace. You could also use cyanoacrylate (super glue) with a non-ionic filler (glass bead).
You're underestimating the power of hot glue.
Does this exist for USB A ports as well? I really want to replace one with a C and only USB 2.0 capabilities is fine.
Can you show how to test ground pad to see which adapter you’ll need (reverse/forward)
I've been looking for something like this for soooooooooooooo long.
Nobody ever sold a USBC that had MicroB footprint
Last time I searched for this was 2weeks ago and there were none. Crazy.
same here, I was looking around for something like this about 5-6 months ago now and was also theorizing some (crazy) things that could maybe be possible? my idea was to use resistor legs to extend the contacts up off the board and then have a port sat on a board or flex that would have vias for the legs to thread through lol
I've found similar things, but never this compact. Usually these have a relatively MASSIVE footprint with the PCB being 1.5x the size of the female connector.
Uhhhh. almost $40 for a 10 pack. nope.
@IrishFinalExit just look around, found it for cheaper from other sellers
looks like you'll rip the pads off the board after only a few cord plug ins
you can add solder to the other anchor points, or use super glue
Great news!! I've been waiting for this replacement port for years!
Can I use this for the ps4 controller
For Mini USb (V3) ?
you should really use flux before you apply the solder.
There is flux inside the solder wire
I only apply when I need more
@VKsChannel Just try it, you'll get a lot better solder joints. Applying it afterwards does not have the same effect.
Didn't know these types of things existed, thank you for posting this. I have some older 8BitDo controllers to upgrade, myself, and these will come in handy.
I was looking for this solution a few months back and I just stumbled on this video. Thanks!!
I was just thinking this would be great for my media keyboard and you go and show my keyboard at the end lol
For gamepad ps4 and Xbox one can be?
Excelente video me va a servir para varios proyectos
It was only a matter of time since someone started selling these kinds of ports, thanks for featuring them!
+1 from me for the hot glue, some mechanical support should be added to really make them futureproof.
Is there as well a updated version for micro USB b 3.0? Like the port on the Samsung Galaxy s 5
While the linked product isn't available to the US, there were other options listed...
Two packs ordered, LOTS of old devices to update!
what is the difference between forwoard fmc002 and reverse mc002?
I do this another way, I have a flex with micro usb pads on one side and type c 6 pin on the other. I solder the port to the flex, then the whole flex gets soldered to the board - they're weaker than smd connectors, but good enough as adapters. I think this solution is going to fly off in time unless you used the through holes already present to solder resistor legs or something to the bottom of the C port to use as reinforcement.
do they have a 5.1k CC1 and CC2 resistors?
Lo que hacia hasta ahora es que con unos cables añadia el usbc y lo ponia en otro sitio, dependiendo del dispositivo arriba soldado, en otro sitio... así podia tener la practicidad de tener un usbc pero si por lo que fuera tengo todos mis cables ocupados, aun puedo buscar un cable y usar el conector viejo
What is the "Reverse" Version then used for?
Amaing thing for revitalizing old stuff for which you dont have cables, but they are expensive
Does anyone know, is there a PCB design file for this connector as these boards are pretty expensive, and it would be great to make them by myself
I know this product existed but didn't know I can replace smd micro USB.
This is awesome
Wonder if i can do this with a ps3 or 4 controller ive got a few kicking about
what the speed on the usbc connection? 1.1 2.1 3.0?
Would be nice if there’s version for Mini USB connector replacement.
interesante pero ay adaptadores de tipo c a mini usb, aunque no lo lleves a todos lados lo puedes llevar con la cosa esa
will it still work when you use type-c to type-c cable? i saw other channels mention resistors needs to be added
My Steelseries headset needs this
Definitely something to look into to fix the (Gag) USB mini ports on my PS3 controllers.
я то думал я рукожоп в паяльном деле, а тут целый ютубер
в целом спасибо за инфу, хоть разъемы появились вменяемые для замены старых
That's quite neat!
While I do agree with if it works, it works, applying flux beforehand makes life a lot easier
I need to do this to my mx master
I bought that very USB keyboard/mouse combo with USB-C just 4 months ago. Guess they've updated it since you bought yours. It's also under a separate listing with "UPGRADE" in the name.
Preciso de um desses pro meu G915 TKL
The solder iron reminded me of the stick scene from Austin Powers. Moly moly moly
This is brilliant as many only couple year old headphones have usb micro. This is a good mod as people can add new batteries and a usb c and instantly make it feel new
Would this work to fix the charging quirks of cheap retro handhelds?
That soldering iron was scarily large compared to the parts! 😂
I wish I could do this to my old phones and even the oldest Sony Ericsson k610i
Which keyboard mouse pad was that
Hell yes!! very useful
I have a streamlight microstream flashlight that I absolutely love but I hate that it uses micro USB to charge. I wonder if this is an option.
I went to do this to a trablet, but discovered how hard it was to get the contacts soldered together, the pitch is slightly off between the PCB and the new connector, should I be using tiny wires to route them together, say bare copper wire, using tweezers to place and hold the strands? Thanks for any advice.
Type C the world.
Seems neat, but it doesn't have the mounting pins to hold it when connecting, so I fear it could tear away easily
you can still solder it on those holes by inserting a capacitor leg and cutting it
@VKsChannel That's a good idea
なんで最初にフラックス塗らないのだろう
Круть. Дано искал подобные наборы
I would bend so L shaped paper clip wire as support other than that it was good.
Слабо припаян к плате. Надо, например клеем укрепить.
i have that same keyboard with usb c on it. i got it on amazon
Although lots of questionable issue of soldering, weak attachment of port to board etc. I just learned such a replacement port exist from your channel .. hence a like 👍
Not working on my Nissan Leaf charging port
Does it work with c to c cable?
That's super nice, I want to do this to my Slim Vita and so many things.
It would help everyone if you recommend a holder of sorts to make this less complicated
Sadly it says they can't ship to my address in California 😢
The later zero came also with usb-c from the factory.
Good job. Next time try to use some thick but small piece of nickel strip to strenght the type c port.
i want old xiaomi phone or other phone micro to change type c for charging and data too, hey your work very neat perfectly in place👍
wouldn't that type c slot break of easily instead of it being flat to the board?
need me a bag of theese
Those shaky hands means a newby just got a camera and started shooting whatever he wants😂
Haha I have that Rii keyboard for my tv PC!
Cool, I need this, but I don't think it's strong enough.
idk if its been said but buying a helping hand station would have help and using flux
Because I do not secure the plate beforehand instead of leaving it dancing, only the image is saved.
Maybe use some copper wire in an angle for increased mechanical strength? But it's a very cool thing.
I think I would add some solid wire in there to reinforce the joint then maybe some hot glue. All the force is on the pads and solder. Not a very strong joint but this is a retrofit so you can't expect it to be as strong as it would be if it were original.
良い製品を紹介してくれてありがとう！
これでSony XB-21が修理できる。
anyone know if this supports c2c ?
I was looking for this a few weeks ago, because a micro usb connector broke in my old e-reader. Found some usb-c connector but they didn't fit. This comes at the perfect time.. ordered them, lets hope these doe fit :D
did it tho ?
awesome, ty
I have an older hackRF I want to do this on. I really don't like that it's using a micro USB and I have to carry around a cable just for that. Thanks for the video, I liked and subscribed.
Flux my friend flux.
2:57
@VKsChannel …yea… better late than never
Awesome🙂👍
It’s actually kind of nice to watch, thank you for giving me confidence in my soldering capabilities. I don’t think I’ve ever considered that I have soldering capabilities but… You have to play to win… Thanks for the viewers, cheers `-;
I had the same idea years ago, I bought a dozen of USB-C headers to hack them inside wired game controllers for emulation, and for my old Android devices. Unfortunately I lack enough soldering skills to finish the project.
They need to make an improvement on this USB C mods.
Good inspiration information 😁👌
i have Moto E5 plus, and it's micro USB jack is not working well. few days ago i was wondering about this, what if I will micro USB to USB C type jack 😈
To make the connection more solid you should have used some 26 -30 awg solid wire for the pads. Completely relying on solder for your connection will make the connector break off after a few plug ins.