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krick:
I'm working on a modular control panel design using D25 connectors similar to the ideas in these threads...

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=14944
http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=14701

I'm trying to find a source for either 20/25 (preferrably) or 22/25 unshielded stranded multi-conductor wire.

I'd rather not use parallel/serial computer cables as others have done because the wires are too thin and fragile.

I've found a few places that carry it but only in VERY expensive 1000 ft spools.

Any thoughts?

orntar:
are you going to be able to see the loom when finished? if not you could alway just run it all together in a wire wrap or just zip tie it, it could be made to look real slick(but i like computer internals kinda stuff)

i use 22ga speaker wire and not separate it. makes it easy to zip tie.  ;D

JustMichael:
seperate wires + zip ties will be MUCH cheaper.  You could even color code your wiring then...

eli curtz:
You could always go with one of the big electronics places such as

Digikey or Mouser Electronics

They usually have $25 or higher minimum orders, but they have everything, including more wire than you can something a something at.

- eli

NoOne=NBA=:
Are you going modular, or swappable?
I've got swappable ones now; but am heading to a modular system.
I'm planning to use Cat 5 cables for my modules because I don't have any modules that will use more than 8 conductors (including ground).
(Joysticks are 5, 7-button panels are 8).
Unless you are planning really big modules (1/2 a normal CP each), you aren't going to use anywhere near 25 wires/module.

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