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DIY Mini USB Glue Gun

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  Creating a mini USB glue gun can be a fun and practical DIY project. Keep in mind that working with electronics and hot glue requires caution. Here's a simple guide to help you make your own mini USB glue gun: Materials: Miniature glue gun (available at craft stores) USB cable Wire stripper Soldering iron and solder Heat shrink tubing Heat gun or lighter Insulating tape Hot glue sticks Steps: Prepare the USB Cable: Cut the USB cable to the desired length for your mini glue gun. Strip the insulation from the cut ends of the USB cable to expose the wires. Identify USB Cable Wires: A standard USB cable has four wires: red (power), black (ground), white, and green (data). For this project, you'll only need the red and black wires. Connect USB Cable to Glue Gun: Identify the positive and negative terminals on the glue gun. These are usually marked inside the glue gun housing. Solder the red wire from the USB cable to the positive terminal and the black wire to the negative termina...