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| NoOne=NBA=:
Something else you might consider is swappable panels, rather than a modular system. Color-coding would make it really easy for novices to switch them out as necessary. I used different colored RJ-45 jacks on my cab, so that I could color code the wiring. Purple wire to purple jack, yellow wire to yellow jack, would eliminate guesswork/uncertainty for the novices. |
| Vigo:
Two cabs ain't a bad idea, neither is swappable control panels... So many decisions...isn't there :hissy: |
| horseboy:
--- Quote from: NoOne=NBA= on August 09, 2006, 06:46:29 pm ---Something else you might consider is swappable panels, rather than a modular system. Color-coding would make it really easy for novices to switch them out as necessary. I used different colored RJ-45 jacks on my cab, so that I could color code the wiring. Purple wire to purple jack, yellow wire to yellow jack, would eliminate guesswork/uncertainty for the novices. --- End quote --- Or you could just use one big plug, and then any idiot could plug it in. I have anphenol plugs. Can't beat 50 pins with a nice smooth reliable connector. You can get just the plugs. You can also get pigtails, or you can save some money and get jumpers and cut them in half. |
| Texasmame:
Or you could just use one big plug, and then any idiot could plug it in. I have anphenol plugs. Can't beat 50 pins with a nice smooth reliable connector. You can get just the plugs. You can also get pigtails, or you can save some money and get jumpers and cut them in half. [/quote] How are these to splice with? I read in Doc's writeup that he felt the regular network connection wires were a bit thin and would break easily with splicing. Sure, 50 possible connections sounds good to me! Haven't done much research yet on the IPAC or other interfaces but I'm guessing they're not a nightmare to work with, wire, etc. |
| horseboy:
If you use an IPAC, then no splicing is necessary. They have screw-in wire terminals. Also, plenty of people have used cat 5 around here. I stipped these and had them hooked up to my IPAC quickly and easily. FYI the jumpers and pigtails listed are Cat3 25 pair. Cat3 is the exact same as Cat5, except it has a lighter twist, so it is slightly easier to work with. |
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