HOW TO: Custom Sleeved Cables 101

[@user-ub4ok2ze8n]

Why the hell isn't THIS video the number one result when looking up this topic????? 1.) Clear and concise explanation. 2.) Proper HIGH QUALITY closeups from different angles. 3.) Lists materials/tools. 4.) Offers real world tips and tricks. Thanks for this video man. Finally feel confident enough to take on this endeavor.

[@caitlinV3]

Holy smokes! This method is WAY better than mine and no finger burns! Best cable sleeving tutorial on KZbin. Great job!

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it.

[@werewolfmoney6602]

I have watched about 6 of these custom cable sleeving tutorials tonight, and yours is by far the most detailed and informative of the ones I've watched. Thank you for making this video, and I wish you luck with your future projects Liked and subbed

[@Dave-ct1jk]

This guide is so much better than EVERY other guide I've ever seen.

[@brennenbartlett3459]

This was the clearest tutorial of sleeving I've yet seen. I hope your channel takes off, you do great work.

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Thanks man! I'm glad you liked it.

[@eHomeWalker]

Great stuff. Thanks for putting this video together. I've always wondered how custom extensions/cables are done and this makes it seem like something I may be able to take on myself. Thanks again!

[@v.aesthetic3764]

No problem man! Thanks for the feedback.

[@avocadomangos]

yes indeed.

[@djfunzdjfunz]

Haha, I have the opposite reaction. Makes the hiring of professional sleevers even more justified in my opinion.

[@levik1832]

Extremely well organized, step by step tutorial brother! Best of luck to your work and channel!

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Thanks!

[@robiecalong2]

Nicely done video editing skills and voice over commentary. Detailed but straight to the point. Keep up the good work.

[@OldBuford]

wow a tutorial that actually explains the task at hand with clear step by step instructions and takes the time to answer "why we do it this way"? is this real life? subbed and liked, i know this was probably not a short process for you kudos on being so detailed in such a lengthy project! Im going to attempt my own extension with nylon sleeves and i feel a little better about doing it correctly now. The heat shrink idea was probably the most helpful, i probably would have fought with the sleeve to push it into the large crimp section of the pin to secure it (and probably ruin the overall look).

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Glad you found it helpful. Good luck!

[@jensvanhoof]

excellent, I've been sleeving pretty long cables every now and then for years and have always struggled with the sleeving itself rippling apart, that "tapering" trick is something I didn't know and seems to work great!! thanks!

[@Custom_PC_Keebs]

Perfect tutorial. I will finally start sleeving 😊 thanks buddy !!

[@Chris-tj6tb]

Came across this video the other day, I've always been interested in making my own cables and this video gave me the push I needed to go ahead and order all the things I'd need. Awesome video man!

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@Kedo2]

Best video about custom sleeving that I saw.

[@fadidan84]

Amazing video, you gave as many details as possible down to the supply's in the video description! Thank you very very much!

[@rascalpanda6533]

Wow! Great video man. This is the best step by step and detailed custom sleeve vid I have come across. Really makes me feel like this is something I could handle doing myself. Great work man and I really enjoy your custom builds. Keep up the good work. You've got my sub.

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate it!

[@joeofcourse]

great video, really appreciate how thorough you were. gonna go make cables now (subscribed)

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Thanks man! Good luck!

[@CourtesyToot]

wish i saw this when i built in my O11D. cant wait to tear the basic ones out now! tube forming videos also great btw. Many can figure this stuff out and do a mediocre job but you've clearly developed more reliable techniques and it shows here. i wanna see those neat colors reflected on my backplate :) honestly these vids are slept on at 3.5k

[@mpxz999]

This was super helpful! Thank you for the clear and well made tutorial!

[@Ditty13b]

Great video. I came over from science studio and will be watching all of your videos over the next few days. Keep it up.

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Thanks man! Welcome!

[@immortalconflict]

Nice work! They look great! This will be the next step for me. Excellent and informative video.

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Thank you! Go for it man!

[@nickfitz9800]

I'm for sure going to make my own. Very similar to electrical work I do. I have all the tools as well.

[@innocentbystander5057]

Dude, this was awesome! Thanks for this video and the link. Definitely going to try this out.

[@michaelbraaten]

Hey, Mike from Mod-One here... I can't say I agree with the way the sleeve is (or rather isn't) being melted to the terminals... the melt should be conical and tight around the core crimp of the terminals; there shouldn't be any movement of the sleeve at the ends. Heatshrink with a smaller diameter and/or higher shrink ratio would be the way to resolve the loose sleeving issue.

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Hey man. I started ordering from you guys after I made this video and I've had better results using your heatshrink compared to what I was using previously.

[@michaelbraaten]

That's awesome man! Glad it's working better for you!

[@v.aesthetic3764]

I've reached out to you guys a few times but never get a response. I've got some new projects coming up. I'd love to collaborate with you guys at some point.

[@michaelbraaten]

Vir1lity PC Customs hmmm I do know we’re not doing any sponsorships at the moment... have you been emailing or using Facebook?

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Email. If you don't mind, shoot me an email so we don't have to chat on here. [e-mail]

[@tom_norman]

I know this video is a bit older, but I think it just might be the best, most detailed video on the subject. Could you please offer some insight as to where I can buy all of the necessary parts to try this at home? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!

[@kinnhem]

Absolutely amazing guide! Thank You

[@DClaville]

This is a great guide thank you! I hope i find the time to make some one day

[@ZubAirT]

Great tutorial man. I have a question: can i sleeve my ketchup mustard cables instead of going through the hassle of an extension?

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Definitely, but that's actually more of a hassle than building extensions.

[@ZubAirT]

Vir1lity PC Customs ok, thanks. And how much time does it take for you to complete an extension like that?

[@v.aesthetic3764]

It takes me about 3 hours, but I've done a lot of sleeving.

[@ZubAirT]

That's a lot of time. But the hard work pays off. keep up the good work. 👍

[@MrAgustincuenca]

let's go Blues! nice work man and fellow St Louisian!

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Thanks! LGB!

[@andrewolago413]

Thank you for the video. Greetings from KE. Your builds are awesome btw.

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Thanks!

[@lazaromarcel36]

Awesome Video Sir, I'm About To Start My Sleving Have Not Done This Before , Does Matter Where You Put The Cables , Thank you

[@GAMIX7]

Thank you so much, very informative. I'll save money and I'll buy one.

[@gardyfaustin8707]

The clear see through piece thats uses on the wire is called what ? Great job

[@chickenlittle7535]

Great work

[@taichigoodness1798]

Talent!

[@829thera]

True artistry. Have you ever sleeved the other cables like USB header, SATA signal cables?

[@v.aesthetic3764]

not much you can do about the USB 3.0 cable. I haven't messed with the sata cables either, usually buy them pre-sleeved.

[@gdprice79]

Nice to see the Blues finally win the Cup

[@ElCanalDelPadrino]

This is art

[@trumanhw]

great and detailed explanation. The only thing that Im surprised by, is that the lengths are arbitrary (except for the outside being longer than the inside) ... Why wouldn't we measure for exact lengths ...? or at least, that's my plan. ?

[@perfectly_unstable]

nice instructions. pretty standard to what I've seen... one tip, PoP filter.

[@janred94]

Very good tutorial, now I know that I am just going to buy prebuild extension cables! :P

[@v.aesthetic3764]

haha. Probably not a bad idea!

[@PCGoblin]

Ive always been interested in doing this. I dont know if I will since im sure it takes alot of time and leaves alot of room for error. But it was a very interesting video. Thank you. :D

[@v.aesthetic3764]

It can get frustrating at times, but practice makes perfect.

[@evanhill110]

Hi, just wondering how you get a consistent 3/5mm strip using those Knipex strippers as the specs page says the cable stop can only be used for 6-18mm strip lengths

[@CBL138]

Awesome-detailed video. Thanks for sharing.

[@morningstarr.]

first time saw channel now, subbed right away, good job man!

[@v.aesthetic3764]

thanks! Welcome!

[@mr.bubbles8720]

thanks for the video i couldnt found some cables that matches so im going to make my own so your video helped a lot thanks

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@Reyhana_mi]

may i ask you, are there any special specifications for the use of the cable? and what kind of cable and what size do you use?

Very useful video, thanks for sharing.

[@DHealey]

I now appreciate cable-mod's pricing :)

[@simonw2631]

Thanks for the nylon in the description!

[@christiandelgado3543]

Very good video thank you

[@joakimjohansson7729]

Awesome guide man!

[@davids6189]

Very well done video.

[@Goran.Ivancic]

Awesome video. Thank you very much.

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Thanks! and, you're welcome!

[@th3t1ck94]

Very nice detailed tutorial. Just one question what diameter sleeving do you use for AWG 16 wire?

[@brandonphillips9889]

What size if sleeving is best for 16awg wire? Will 3mm or 1/8 work?

[@p7x7n]

WoW

[@pellepastoor8689]

Would 1.5mm2 be a good size for wire? Awesome video btw!

[@v.aesthetic3764]

I'm not even sure what you're asking. You want to use 16 or 18 AWG wire

[@pellepastoor8689]

I know, but here in Norway we use mm2 instead of awg. I did some research and got different results. Just wanted to check. I think it is good tho.

[@datos82]

Nice video , 1 question tho ? if the pins after being removed stay in is there any method or tool to take them out a little so that when you re insert the cable it stays in ?

[@Rooftopaccessorizer]

this is like the one time that DIY costs more than just paying someone unless you have access to tools

[@yuheny0]

Very nice detailed tutorial! Subbed! Questions: 1.) What's the diameter of your nylon sleeves? (what's best to use?) 2.) What is the color of that dark grey color? is that kind of metallic? where do you recommend to buy these sleeves? Thank you so much!

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Not sure about the diameter. It's actually PET sleeving, I misspoke in the video. The dark gray color is called carbon, and I get all my materials from UPC. It's linked in the description

[@agoogleuser9025]

Looking forward to that. Also, do you have any take on my Seasonic X650 KM3 not having the 24-pin it was supposed to be shipped with? I think its a Japan surplus version but either way this came with this weird connector I think it is supposed to be an optional upgrade for a USB charger while your computer is off but I'd like it removed and I'll paint my cable black or sleeve them if I get a chance. imgur.com/a/A3sCs I'm also worried that this unit could be having faulty or not a Seasonic-grade capacitors used but it does perform as intended by Seasonic I suppose, it just shipped with this cable.

[@yoanrouleau5882]

That video motivated me to do this by myself ! ^-^ Thanks man !

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@jerrodwristen2782]

I want to build a wire harness for my next LS swap

[@jojococostudio]

Thanks for the video, very helpful, I am also about to do my own cable sleeving. Question: what is the thickness size of the nylon sleeve?

[@v.aesthetic3764]

what do you mean by thickness? The thickness of the material itself, or the diameter of the sleeving?

[@jojococostudio]

Vir1lity PC Customs let's say we flatten the sleeving, what is the flat diameter? I am now eyeing 3mm or 4mm for a 18 awg wire. Just curious what you are using, thank you

[@matthewdegeorgis7260]

Hey man, just wanted to say great video, but I also wanted to ask do you have a video or can explain how to make custom cables for SATA cables?

[@avocadomangos]

Thanks man! nice video.

[@TMDangerMouse]

Hi, How did you get a 3mm cut on one end of the cables as the Knipex wire stripper you're using only goes to 5mm minimum? I need a wire stripper for the same task as you're showing in the video but most only go to 5mm? Thanks

[@mikeoleksa]

Really nice work on the cables and video. I was going to come up with some sort of "more time on your hands" joke and incorporate your Blues hat into it, but I decided to spare you the Blues/playoffs slam. :-) Bet cha didn't think you'd ever get a hockey joke in your comments. :-P Seriously though. These are absolutely beautiful and the video is excellent in detailing the procedure. I'm considering a blue and white theme for my PC. I'm not sure I have the patience for this though. I start getting mad when USPS doesn't deliver my packages by noon. LOL

[@v.aesthetic3764]

haha, no worries man. I've been a Blues fan for 36 years, so I'm used to disappointment.

[@mikeoleksa]

Could be worse. You could be a Leafs fan. :-P

[@samuelportengen9217]

Is this any cheaper then buying them?

[@rogercheeeto]

top job

[@Bluntedco.]

Would Poly Monofilament Support Wire be a good wire to sleeve up if you want a sleeved wire to be able to bend and stay in place and then bend back to another position and have it stay in place? if not do you happen to know what wire cable is good for that? i don't want to make a usb or anything of that sort but i just want to make a custom cool looking sleeved wire to hold an item in place and to have the flexibility to be able to move it in a different position with out it breaking due to often bending it.

[@robertosteen6621]

sweeeeeet just what i was looking for. IM starting my harnesses soon and needed something a little more in depth. thanks! is there somewhere I can go to get a layout of the exact type of connectors i need to do all the different connections in my build??

[@QuinquetPourpre]

If you want to just do extensions some pair of female and male connector will do just fine (you just need to get the name of your connector ex: 24pin atx). If you are doing customs for your psu specifically, that's the tricky part, since you really need to be careful because layouts can widely change even between a same brand/different revisions of a model

[@muhammadabdul6887]

Beautiful videos in the videos good luck Great all so much meet you

[@Flam3h]

Great video, thanks for sharing some useful tips. In regard to making custom cables. I know PSU's tend to use different modular connectors. I was wondering if people tend to use the connectors from the stock cables or purchase new ones to connect their cables to the PSU?. I'm planning on making some custom cables for a Seasonic Prime Titanium PSU.

[@v.aesthetic3764]

You can make a full, custom set that plugs directly in to your PSU, as long as you know the proper pin-out. That is very important. That is how I make most of my cables, but for the sake of simplicity, I used an extension in this video.

[@Flam3h]

Thanks for the reply. When doing this, would you normally buy new connectors (PSU end) or remove them from the stock cables?. Are there diagrams for the pin connections or would you just work them out from following individual wires from the stock cables?. Obviously 12v / 5v etc. has to be in a certain order for molex / SATA etc.

[@jvelson]

Great video. Thanks. Help me understand..what's the difference between a 'cable extension' and 'full length' custom cable

[@v.aesthetic3764]

cable extensions plug in to the end of any existing PSU cables. Full length cables run straight in to a modular PSU.

[@TheBrazilWill]

I am sure this was asked before, just cant check all the comments at the moment. Do you have links to all the materials and tools?

[@tillfalligforyt1127]

love your vid, i own same cable stripper, but i only get it to strip 5mm and not 3mm? did i miss something with it?

[@shagmesilly78]

Great job.... I definitely thought it would be trickier than that. I might try it. Thanks. Subbed also.

[@v.aesthetic3764]

Thanks man! Glad I could help

[@MoneyGuil]

Hey bud can I ask you a quick question. I'm looking for a custom sleeved 12vhpwr cable for my build but I can't find the one I want anywhere although I have some extra cables from the pack I bought for my cpu and motherboard cables. I was wondering if it would be possible to remove the color cables that I want from the leftover 8pin cables that I have and then use them to replace the regular cables on the 12vhpwr plug? Is this possible?

[@larslovestech]

awesome...but i didn't understand why you added the shrink wrap only to cut it away...was there a portion of it which stayed on the cable which i didn't see or was it just to squash the ends down for some strange reason....?

[@v.aesthetic3764]

The heat shrink protects the sleeving from over melting and also a tiny amount of it fuses with the sleeving

[@F2XPR02P3C7]

can i take apart the original cables to make them shorter? using corsairs modular cables are a nightmare for the hyte case

[@TheTanelChannel]

A quick question that´s been bothering me for ages... the cables come zigzag crossing wires etc from the original cables.. yours are easy 1.2.3.4 and so on and they look perfect... is there ANY difference what cable goes to what end? I remember regular 4 pin molex HAD to be red at one side, yellow on the other and two black cables inbetween... this is soo confusing for 24pins.. what goes where? Also GPU cables, can I just bring them straight or do I really need to know what cable goes to what end?

[@v.aesthetic3764]

When you're making extensions, it's a simple 1 to 1 connection. If you're making full length custom cables, you have to know the specific pinout of your PSU and then you will have the cables crossing over like you mentioned.

[@TheTanelChannel]

Ahhh ofc... thank you so much! Really got confused :D BTW.. nobody has made a video how to unhook the cables that come out from the other side of an extension.. had to destroy a connector to see how the hell it was connecting :S the male port of the extender... still don´t know how to ply them open, there is zero room to get anything between those clamps.. easier to cut the wire off. PS!! Does it affect the signal much if I cut and solder wires?

[@themeeksproject9785]

and also the connectors thanks

[@stevenwilliams6638]

Good video! very detailed. do you or anyone else know of a good place to buy a crimp tool? I tried to buy one from Mainframe customs, but the one they sent me was definitely not the one that was advertised. They did refund me with no issues, but that still leaves me without a working crimp tool.

[@axelkusanagi4139]

What's a good source for 16-gauge pins? Or are 18 gauge fine?

[@redhawkrobin]

How do you know where male and female goes ? Got any templates or data sheets? Can't seem to find any

[@karlriding8245]

I am curious where to get the components to build the extensions. I would really like to build my own, but at a loss to where to get the items and the sizes of the sleeve and so forth.

what is the diameter of sleeved cables in general ? what is the standrard?

[@HexRebuilt]

thanks a lot! very helpfull

[@themeeksproject9785]

ive been looking for the pins specific name on it and sadly they only give me this nos .....have that specific name? thanks

[@westjviolin]

Fantastic! Great pace and instruction including details and examples. Subscribed right away. Can a heat gun that is used for hard tubing bends be used instead of the lighter/torch? Is it too hot? Mine has attachments to focus the direction of the heat.

[@v.aesthetic3764]

I don't see that working very well.

[@westjviolin]

Thank you. I appreciate that you show a flameless torch instead of a lighter. Looks much safer.

[@Eddinski]

Any advice on making this but for direct use? I mean no extension, directly to the PSU (modular)

[@edgarcordova5122]

Great video. It is helpful. I would like to ask what is the sleeving that you are using for 16AWG wire?

[@frostfire827]

would it be easier to disassemble an extension cable with a pin remover and sleeve that instead?

[@Labombab]

Nice video, can you post the links from were you have bought the materials used?

[@tonka8080]

Where do you get your sleeving from?

[@Return_To_Sender]

Hey man, I know this video is old, but where do you get your pinout schematics?? I'm looking to make some for the dark rock power pro 11 1000w but can't find the pinout as it's different than evga, at least that's what bequiet says. I'm looking to do full cables, not extensions. Am I missing something?

[@AustinTechAuthority]

Great video man!

[@adekxii]

I wish it is easy to get my hands on all the materials needed. :( materials are jard to come by here in our country. Maybe some of you have a recommendation of alternative shop that i can find materials for this. Thanks

[@kevinsweeney4912]

where do you get your connectors from? Like the 24 pin, 8 pin, 6 pin etc.