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Superb examples of CP Wiring?
DeLuSioNal29:
I am currently wiring my CP a unique way, which I will share in 2 weeks once it's all done. I don't want to let the cat out of the bag, but it won't really need as much tie downs as the above examples. I can't wait to take pics when it's all done to share!
~ DeLuSioNaL
mountain:
--- Quote from: leapinlew on January 17, 2008, 04:09:33 pm ---That crazy fool Mountain...
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HEEEEEEYYYYYYY.........!? !? :D
I am glad you guys dig the CP. Seriously, anyone can do a clean wiring job with the right approach.
nipsmg,
Here is a quick list on how to be an Anal Retentive Wire Master ;D
* Think about how you want it to look.
* Consider everything
* Don't be in a hurry
* Work from the buttons/joysticks out to the encoder.
* Connect as many wires to to the panel as possible before beginning the routing. This
ties in with the "don't be afraid to waist wire" below. Make them longer than you think you need.
* Daisy chain all grounds where possible (less wire)
* Solder every connection (cleaner)
* Tie up each bundle as you go. Dont wait untill you are done or it will be messy(er).
* Use wire ties to manage wires during the wiring process. I tend to waist more wire ties during the install than what are actually used when completed.
* Don't worry too much about which wire is which, you can always us a meter. If you don't have a meter you can use 1/2" masking tape to make 'flags' on the end of the wire for labeling.
* Seperate the wiring up in groups that are going to the same spots ant tie them up early.
* Don't be afraid to waist wire. Trying to save wire just creates more work
* Also, if using tie downs, install them last. Once the wires are soldered and tied, they may lay different than you expected.
Hope this helps. :cheers:
Organic Jerk:
--- Quote from: mountain on January 17, 2008, 08:33:37 pm ---Here is a quick list on how to be an Anal Retentive Wire Master ;D
* Think about how you want it to look.
* Consider everything
* Don't be in a hurry
* Work from the buttons/joysticks out to the encoder.
* Connect as many wires to to the panel as possible before beginning the routing. This
ties in with the "don't be afraid to waist wire" below. Make them longer than you think you need.
* Daisy chain all grounds where possible (less wire)
* Solder every connection (cleaner)
* Tie up each bundle as you go. Dont wait untill you are done or it will be messy(er).
* Use wire ties to manage wires during the wiring process. I tend to waist more wire ties during the install than what are actually used when completed.
* Don't worry too much about which wire is which, you can always us a meter. If you don't have a meter you can use 1/2" masking tape to make 'flags' on the end of the wire for labeling.
* Seperate the wiring up in groups that are going to the same spots ant tie them up early.
* Don't be afraid to waist wire. Trying to save wire just creates more work
* Also, if using tie downs, install them last. Once the wires are soldered and tied, they may lay different than you expected.
Hope this helps. :cheers:
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Aweome advice.. I bookmarked this page just for it
rackoon:
Not to be anal, but does anybody label the wires with those little label tabs the phone company use in their hubs when there are hundreds of lines.
My three sided cocktail cab has over 30 buttons (including some shared with others) plus over 100 UV(buttons and effects) LEDs, and the 6 joysticks, two trackballs, and one spinner wiring. Oh wait, 6 fans and computer wiring and 300 watt stereo wiring plus...well you get the idea. :blah:
POINT IS, from day one I was worried about fixing problems and chasing them down if I needed, so I planned on labeling everything at the middle and end.
YEA I KNOW I NEED TO CONTRIBUTE AND POST PICS. I WILL SOON. :P
REGARDLESS, I would like to contribute to this thread with adding the idea of labeling your wires and posting a laminated map of your wiring on the inside of the cab. :angry:
northerngames:
if you plan on doing the basic cp and adding the trackball and such later but dont want to rewire the whole thing over again just to get a trackball or something in make sure you keep the center open for the trackball or place's that will be needed for future upgrade's or you will find yourself rewiring it all over again.
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