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Title: I-Pac Wire
Post by: Lumpy on July 30, 2003, 04:19:13 pm

Since I haven't seen my I-pac yet  (Hopefully still sitting on my front porch). I'm not sure what size of wire I need to hook everything up.  I would like to stop at the hardware store on the way home to get some disconnects and wire.  Could someone tell me what gauge I need or do people just use Cat-5.  I remember reading a discussion a while back, but you try doing a search for wire.  :o To many posts.  Thanks in advance....only a half hour left till I can go home and play.

Will this work?

UL Recognized Hookup Wire 22 AWG
 
$4.79 Brand: RadioShack
Catalog #: 278-1221
(Three 90' spools of solid core, 22 gauge wire. Hookup is priced by the spool. 3-spool sets include three different colors.
 

Title: Re:I-Pac Wire
Post by: Jarozi on July 30, 2003, 04:42:12 pm

Also, what gauge wire should be used for running power from the computer power supply to the coin door lights/trackball light?

Thanks!
Jarozi

Title: Re:I-Pac Wire
Post by: Tiger-Heli on July 30, 2003, 05:02:59 pm

Quote from: Lumpy on July 30, 2003, 04:19:13 pm

UL Recognized Hookup Wire 22 AWG
 
$4.79 Brand: RadioShack
Catalog #: 278-1221
(Three 90' spools of solid core, 22 gauge wire. Hookup is priced by the spool. 3-spool sets include three different colors.

That's fine if you're not doing removable panels, except it's a typo (called R/Shack earlier).  It's Three 90' spools for $4.79 each spool, or about $15.  They sell individual spools with a different p/n, though.

Title: Re:I-Pac Wire
Post by: Lumpy on July 30, 2003, 05:15:30 pm

Well I left work before anyone replied so I'm going to do a mock up with Cat-5.  I'm thinking of doing a modular control panel, but don't know exactly how to do it.  I've heard of people using Molex.....does radio shack sell that?  Kind of an all around newbie, but I now have my I-pac in hand.... ;D

Title: Re:I-Pac Wire
Post by: pointdablame on July 30, 2003, 05:55:41 pm

so is 22guage wire considered THE wire size to use on a CP, or does it not matter.

I didn't think this warranted a new thread, so I thought I'd ask here. Bump for you since I can't be much help otherwise :)

Title: Re:I-Pac Wire
Post by: Tiger-Heli on July 30, 2003, 06:03:35 pm

Quote from: pointdablame on July 30, 2003, 05:55:41 pm

so is 22guage wire considered THE wire size to use on a CP, or does it not matter.

I didn't think this warranted a new thread, so I thought I'd ask here. Bump for you since I can't be much help otherwise :)

CP's are not really fussy.  Cut DB25 cable works fine and the internal wires on that are like 28 or 32 gauge (thin!!).

Personally, I like 22 because the RED terminals are 18-22 gauge, so you have a thin enough wire that you can use 2 in one connector if needed, but thick enough that you can get a good crimp.

Title: Re:I-Pac Wire
Post by: Apollo on July 30, 2003, 06:28:19 pm

I would avoid using solid core wire if possible.
Go for stranded it may save you headaches down the track.