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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.



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