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Dr Zero:
Is 28 gauge wire too small for a control panel? I found some ribbon cable and was thinking of using it but its 28awg.

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/CCBL-34/34-CONDUCTOR-RAINBOW-RIBBON-CABLE//1.html

BobA:
28 is a bit small I think the recommended gauge for signal wiring is 22. The wire will work but it is difficult to crimp the fasteners.   Stripping more insulation and so you can fold the wire and get a double thickness to crimp to sometimes helps.  With wire that small it is often hard to make a sturdy connection.  eg the connectors pull off easily.
Dr Zero:

--- Quote from: BobA on July 14, 2010, 04:10:14 pm ---28 is a bit small I think the recommended gauge for signal wiring is 22. The wire will work but it is difficult to crimp the fasteners.   Stripping more insulation and so you can fold the wire and get a double thickness to crimp to sometimes helps.  With wire that small it is often hard to make a sturdy connection.  eg the connectors pull off easily.

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Thats what I needed to know! Finding multi color wire is kind of hard. I think I found some 22 that I use!!
kowal:
original cab use 22-26AWG
on stick sometime I use 32AWG (0,20mm) but need double thickness on single wire, on daisy chain all is OK.

http://kowal.itcom.pl/foto/asOKB-KK1.jpg
gryhnd:
I use Cat5e cable (24G) successfully.
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