“Diagnose the type and integrity of USB and RJ45 cables with this Touchscreen Cable Tracer. Identify the exact wiring configuration, diagnose broken wiring, and plug pin connections.
- Test over 10 cables types using RJ45, USB B/B3, USB A/A3, USB C, USB Mini, USB Micro/Micro3
- Touch screen menu Auto Detect Mode and Manual Mode for a deeper diagnosis
- Displays Loop-back of pins on any of the input and output ports in use
Based on the popular Arduino Cable Tracer the Touch Screen Cable Tracer is 70% smaller, uses an Arduino shield that eliminates over 20 hours of meticulous soldering, and uses snap-together parts with minimal soldering.
I have tried to minimise the number of parts to make this more accessible to makers of all skill levels
- Arduino Mega 2560 Board
- Cable Tracer Arduino Mega Shield - Two options
- Order a fully assembled and tested shield from here
- Create and order your own PCB from JLPCB see step 4
- ILI9325 2.8” TFT Touch Screen x 1
- Case - 3d Printed model with 3 parts provided in instructable
- 1m length USB A cable x 1 - used to connect USB charger to Cable Tracer unit
- USB A charger - used to power the unit
- 3 x M3 diameter 8mm length screws
- 3 x 3mm washers - 3d printed model provided
- Double Row Header Connector Strip 2.54mm - 1 of 16x2
- Single Row Header Connector Strip 2.54mm - 5 of 8x1 and 1 of 6x1”