I need to build an Arduino project to test usb and other such cables for all electronics and computer uses

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Hey ARDUINO guys,

Can anyone help me how I can build a USB and other cable tester using an Arduino board application?!

any replies asap

Marcel Dalli

Malta EU

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What parameters of the cables do you want to test?

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Hi Jim. tks for replying,

I need to test just that the cables are working well

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I need to just check that the cable/s are workinh well re conductivity

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Google "Arduino cable continuity tester" you will see hundreds of examples on this forum and others.

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So you do not want to test USB-C PD functioning? I have a continuity tester as well as a full functioning cable tester, the full functioning has a LOT of parts.
The continuity tester is simple and examples can be found with Google. The full function is more advanced.

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A battery and LEDs and resistors and proper connectors are all you need. Absolutely NO reason for an Arduino. Should be able to build in 1/2 an hour.

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Start with one board containing two mating connectors. The code will test each wire for continuity and shorts. Complexity becomes exponential in wiring and testing adding just one more cable, so make each tester a single-cable tester.

Or save time and purchase one:
https://www.amazon.com/MFL-Rectangular-13-Plug-Checker-Tracker-Indicators/dp/B0972J2ZR9