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Yes, the pun was intended in the name :P Planning on creating an original mod of a chewing gum box. The Plan: Tape a tiny USB pen drive inside the box and use an extension USB cable to insert it into my laptop (PC). The Items used/needed: USB Cable: http://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Extensio...7841509&sr=8-1 USB Stick: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...A1F8YGP86NG3IP Queries: Would cutting the USB cable and taping the cables together with electric tape so that the cable isn't too long work - or would it make the cable faulty? Thanks, Daney 
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That USB cable is probably 28-26AWG. Working with wire that thin is hard and tape may not hold. Code:
Gauge Max length 28 0.81 m 26 1.31 m 24 2.08 m 22 3.33 m 20 5.00 m
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So this project could be in danger of exctinction?
Any suggestions on how to bypass this? The cable has to fit inside a box: 70mm(H)x50mm(W)x18mm(D).
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What cable length do you need?
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Probably literally something like the image below.
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you might be able to find 6 in or 1 ft extension cables; if you want to shorten a longer USB cable, then I'd recommend soldering and covering the wire joints with heatshrink.
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