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Some beginners advice on wiring needed
getoffmyland:
Excellent, thanks for all your quick responses.
Also, this will make you laugh but i need to make sure.. how do i connect the wires to the buttons?
I already know about 'normally open' and 'closed' bits.. Do i solder the wires on or can i just wrap the ends around the metal bits on the button?
Thanks,
Matt
AtomSmasher:
--- Quote from: getoffmyland on April 19, 2006, 01:25:32 pm ---Also, this will make you laugh but i need to make sure.. how do i connect the wires to the buttons?
I already know about 'normally open' and 'closed' bits.. Do i solder the wires on or can i just wrap the ends around the metal bits on the button?
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Use crimp on connectors like these: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103313&cp=&origkw=Female+Crimp-On&kw=female+crimp-on&parentPage=search
you can find them in any hardware store.
deadkenndys1105:
I warn you now dont let your brother solder anything for you, Because of him I have balls of solder the size of a basketball.
AtomSmasher:
I'd recommend reading issue #4 of retro revival because they have an artical on installing an IPac. You can download the issue here: http://www.retrorevival.co.uk/site/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=17&Itemid=26
Buddabing:
18 gauge wire is pretty thick for this purpose. Use "hookup" wire, which IIRC is 22 gauge. Or stranded cat 5 cable.
To connect buttons to wire, use quick disconnects from Peale.