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Connector's for Swappable panels?
Curbfeeler:
I used Cat5 and RJ45 for all my connections. I think you're seeing from the various responses that any number of things are possible. I used Cat5 because I had everything I needed on hand and didn't have to buy anything.
um3k:
--- Quote from: Curbfeeler on November 20, 2008, 08:31:39 pm ---I used Cat5 and RJ45 for all my connections. I think you're seeing from the various responses that any number of things are possible. I used Cat5 because I had everything I needed on hand and didn't have to buy anything.
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Same here. CAT5 provides me 8 connections per cable, which is not as many as I might like, but I can handle them pretty well using a keystone patch panel. This way everything is removable/rewirable and RJ45 is designed to handle a good amount of abuse plugging and unplugging. I work as a system admin and the new servers we get come with CAT5 cables, which we never use (we usually do custom length runs). Having heaps of free CAT5 available really helps bring the price down! I just cut them in half to wire to the encoder or switches and the factory ends go to the panel (although I do have my own crimper). I even found the panel and keystone jacks fairly cheap. Planning the wiring carefully (using the same pinouts / grounds across all cables even gives me the benefit of being able to physically remap controls if need be.
Cakemeister:
If you're into soldering, Randy's got the product for you.
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_81&products_id=234
$26. Three of those is $78 plus shipping. Add some wire and you're done. With the Cat 5 cable you'll need the connectors and a crimper, plus I don't think your cable connection will be as good as with a USB cable.
Don't forget the hidden costs (time and money) associated with the various wiring methods.
Franco B:
--- Quote from: Necro on November 20, 2008, 03:30:15 pm ---Actually...now that I'm looking at the picture I realize one thing.
Are you bridging the +5 on both sides of the connector or only on one side?
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Each LED wiz has 32 outputs, I split the 32 outputs between four 15-pin DBs. I used the top eight pins on each DB for the outputs and then I bridged four of the lower pins on each DB for the +5v.
coasterlvr:
I use DB25 cables and have a lot of different button/joystick combos. I just buy 6ft cables and cut them in half and attach the wires direct. 1 or 2 females and a bunch of males connected to my different panels. They have always worked great and you usually can find those cables pretty cheap on ebay. (4-5 bucks each)