This is a custom-designed USB hub built from scratch, combining hardware design, wiring, and assembly into a single functional device. The goal of this project is to create a clean, compact, and reliable USB hub that can connect multiple devices efficiently.
This USB hub allows multiple USB devices to connect to a single port. It is designed to be practical, easy to use, and structurally solid with proper component placement and assembly.
I created this project to understand how USB hubs work at a deeper level and to challenge myself to build a complete hardware product from scratch. Instead of using a ready-made solution, I wanted to design something original that solves the everyday problem of limited USB ports while also improving my skills in electronics, CAD design, and system assembly.
| No. | Quantity | Comment | Designator | Footprint | Value | Manufacturer Part | Manufacturer | Supplier Part | Supplier | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 1uF | C1,C2,C3,C4,C5,C8,C9,C13 | C0603 | 1uF | https://www.lcsc.com/search?q=1uF%200603%20capacitor | ||||
| 2 | 3 | 100nF | C10,C11,C12 | C0603 | 100nF | https://www.lcsc.com/search?q=100nF%200603%20capacitor | ||||
| 3 | 6 | 5.1K | R1,R2,R3,R4,R5,R6 | R0603 | 5.1K | https://www.lcsc.com/search?q=5.1k%200603%20resistor | ||||
| 4 | 1 | SL2.1s | U1 | SSOP-16_L4.6-W2.6-P0.53-LS4.0-BL | SL2.1s | CoreChips(和芯润德) | C2684433 | LCSC | https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/C2684433.html | |
| 5 | 3 | TYPE-C 16PIN 2MD(073) | USB1,USB4,USB5 | USB-C-SMD_TYPE-C-6PIN-2MD-073 | TYPE-C 16PIN 2MD(073) | SHOU HAN(首韩) | C2765186 | LCSC | https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/C2765186.html | |
| 6 | 2 | 10.0 QHHTZB6.3 | USB2,USB3 | USB-A-TH_10.0QHHTZB6.3 | 10.0 QHHTZB6.3 | SHOU HAN(首韩) | C668591 | LCSC | https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/C668591.html |
- Connect the USB hub to your computer using the main input cable.
- Plug your USB devices into the available ports.
- Use your devices as usual; the hub distributes connectivity, allowing multiple devices to function simultaneously.
This project includes a full design with all components, a clear structure for assembly, and a working concept. The design is inspired by the starter guide from Stasis by Hack Club and aims to be reproducible by others using the provided files and instructions.
