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I want to build ICs and Power Cables! How?

post #1 of 3
7/9/03 at 2:59am
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I'm mildy interested in making some interconnects and power cords, just for the hell of it. My new source will have dual outputs and my Gilmore has dual inputs, which makes it the ideal setup for testing out interconnects. Plus, I work at Lowes, which means employee discount on some stuff that I might want. I figure I can get started with very cheap parts just to get the hang of it, and once I get a design I like, perhaps I can put some money behind it and make something interesting.

I'm a complete newb, so does anyone have any tips on learning how to do it and what tools would be useful (like a soldering iron)? I don't mind reading a lot of information and research. First and foremost, I DO NOT want to risk damaging my gear, so please keep in mind that I am literally a total newb.

Thanks!
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post #2 of 3
7/9/03 at 7:21am
Here's a few links
http://www.venhaus1.com/diysilverinterconnects.html
http://www.geocities.com/jonrisch/i1.htm
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/etmcable.htm
These links are for analog and digital interconnects. The jon risch page may have a power cord on it.
For equipment I would almost suggest a soldering gun instead of an iron, it takes quite a bit of heat to get the RCA or coax connectors hot. But for most other DIY projects a gun is overkill and you need a smaller soldering iron so it's up to you. You will also need solder, a fairly good pair of wire strippers/cutters, an exacto knife, and maybe a small desktop vise (especially useful if you are going to be making any twisted pair interconnects and for holding connectors while soldering).
There are more links for DIY cables around and if you do a search on the DIY section and cable section you should be able to find them.
Hope this helps.
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post #3 of 3
7/9/03 at 7:28am
Just a word of caution. I wouldn't recommend bulding power cords as a newbie project. Mind that this is high voltage you are woirking with and unless you are absolutely sure what you're doing you're better off leaving it.
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