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| krick:
I'm working on a modular control panel design using D25 connectors similar to the ideas in these threads... http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=14944 http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=14701 I'm trying to find a source for either 20/25 (preferrably) or 22/25 unshielded stranded multi-conductor wire. I'd rather not use parallel/serial computer cables as others have done because the wires are too thin and fragile. I've found a few places that carry it but only in VERY expensive 1000 ft spools. Any thoughts? |
| orntar:
are you going to be able to see the loom when finished? if not you could alway just run it all together in a wire wrap or just zip tie it, it could be made to look real slick(but i like computer internals kinda stuff) i use 22ga speaker wire and not separate it. makes it easy to zip tie. ;D |
| JustMichael:
seperate wires + zip ties will be MUCH cheaper. You could even color code your wiring then... |
| eli curtz:
You could always go with one of the big electronics places such as Digikey or Mouser Electronics They usually have $25 or higher minimum orders, but they have everything, including more wire than you can something a something at. - eli |
| NoOne=NBA=:
Are you going modular, or swappable? I've got swappable ones now; but am heading to a modular system. I'm planning to use Cat 5 cables for my modules because I don't have any modules that will use more than 8 conductors (including ground). (Joysticks are 5, 7-button panels are 8). Unless you are planning really big modules (1/2 a normal CP each), you aren't going to use anywhere near 25 wires/module. |
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