Touch Screen Cable Tracer / Cable Tester

Diagnose the type and integrity of USB and RJ45 cables with this Touchscreen Cable Tracer. Identify the exact wiring configuration and also diagnose broken connections.

All Parts are available here https://www.tindie.com/stores/techkiwigadgets/

This is a new improved release of the previous Arduino Cable Tracer that uses a custom Arduino Mega Sheild PCB to eliminate hours of soldering cables enabling you to easily build this professional-looking unit with only a handful of snap-together parts.

The key advantages of this version of Multiport Cable Tracer are

• 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
• Eliminates over 20 hours of meticulous soldering and testing of input and output cables
• 70% smaller case compared to the previous version

Arduino Shield can be purchased from here https://www.tindie.com/products/techkiwigadgets/touch-screen-cable-tracer/

Build instructions here https://www.instructables.com/Touch-Screen-Cable-Tracer/

https://youtu.be/wNKpWFi9JJM

Note:

1. An Option for a deeper base unit to accommodate batteries has been added and a new PCB rim added to make the PCB sit more snuggly in case.

2. An option for an external 9v power cable for Arduino Mega is now included. This avoids any need for soldering power wires to the Arduino.

3. An option for the new PC Cable Tracer Base PCB V.42 is included. The external power cable apperture has been moved slightly to align with the newly positioned Arduino Mega Power Socket.