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RandyT:

Other than the aforementioned mechanical issues related to crimping, 28ga is fine.  Wire gauge is based on current loads, and signal level loads are tiny.  Just don't try to power something  through it without considering the load.

RandyT

Dr Zero:
Thanks for all the advice I appreciate it  :cheers:

I might have some cat5 left over at the old house hmmm will have to check into that.

JohnEDollar:

--- Quote from: gryhnd on July 14, 2010, 05:22:14 pm ---I use Cat5e cable (24G) successfully.

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+1 on the Cat5e (stranded).

I've also had good results with old printer, and serial cables.  :applaud:

- John

Dr Zero:

--- Quote from: JohnEDollar on July 14, 2010, 07:56:08 pm ---
--- Quote from: gryhnd on July 14, 2010, 05:22:14 pm ---I use Cat5e cable (24G) successfully.

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+1 on the Cat5e (stranded).

I've also had good results with old printer, and serial cables.  :applaud:

- John

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 :badmood:

Arg I just gave away a banana box full of printer and serial cables! I will have to keep an eye out for some more.

CheffoJeffo:
+1 to BobA and RandyT

I have LOTS of small gauge wire and I NEVER use it in cabinets. Not worth the effort -- choose to make good crimps -- connections are EVERYTHING in an arcade machine.

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