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post #10486 of 11953
11/11/12 at 12:37pm
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Originally Posted by FraGGleR View Post

If you are up for it, and are trying to a complete conversion, then cracking open the case and removing the plugs altogether is a good idea.  Less complexity, fewer joints that could break over time.  

And like Ardgedee said, you might as well go all the way.

Cheers Luke, Ardgedee and Fraggler. That advice is well recieved. I'll probably go all the way.

Alas, no more.. I've digressed to much.

Back to the cables biggrin.gif
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post #10487 of 11953
11/11/12 at 3:35pm

Did this today. Koss DJ100, girlfriend braided Mogami W2534 wire, I did the rest. Had some problems with Neutrik plug, first time I've used an angle one;

 

Sorry for crappy phone pic.

 

Looks good enough for me :)

 

 

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post #10488 of 11953
11/11/12 at 4:41pm
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Originally Posted by onyu View Post

Did this today. Koss DJ100, girlfriend braided Mogami W2534 wire, I did the rest. Had some problems with Neutrik plug, first time I've used an angle one;

 

Sorry for crappy phone pic.

 

Looks good enough for me :)

 

 

 

I like the 4 colors together.  Usually most people pick one or two colors.  Nice job.

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post #10489 of 11953
11/11/12 at 4:54pm

I need to make and sleeve a DC power umbilical to go between a DIY amp power supply and a DIY amp (16 wires, 18ga each, 22 inches in length).  What's a high quality flexible product to use for this application and I where should I buy it?  Some of the cheap "techflex" I've seen is stiff and ugly and I want to avoid that.

 

Also, any tips on twising or braiding the wiring to keep it as managable as possible?

 

BK

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post #10490 of 11953
11/13/12 at 2:48am

would normal paracord have "cotton" like feel to them? I just got my bitspower super tight sleeve, and it's too stiff. I would prefer to have linen soft sleeves.

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post #10491 of 11953
11/13/12 at 6:48am
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Originally Posted by kepler28nm View Post

would normal paracord have "cotton" like feel to them? I just got my bitspower super tight sleeve, and it's too stiff. I would prefer to have linen soft sleeves.

The paracords that I have used (mostly micro) have a smoother feel than cotton, but not softer if that makes any sense.  They are basically made out of a nylon multifilament braid.  Not quite silky, or soft, but definitely better than any PET or other plasticky sleeve.  

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post #10492 of 11953
11/13/12 at 8:47am
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Originally Posted by FraGGleR View Post

The paracords that I have used (mostly micro) have a smoother feel than cotton, but not softer if that makes any sense.  They are basically made out of a nylon multifilament braid.  Not quite silky, or soft, but definitely better than any PET or other plasticky sleeve.  

Hi Fraggler, any ideas where we can get them from (besides Amazon).. have been looking on ebay for Type 1 but havent found any as yet.

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post #10493 of 11953
11/13/12 at 6:15pm
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Originally Posted by Room40 View Post

Hi Fraggler, any ideas where we can get them from (besides Amazon).. have been looking on ebay for Type 1 but havent found any as yet.

http://www.itstactical.com/store/its-accessory-paracord-type-i/

 

http://www.lifeviewoutdoors.com/hiking-and-camping-gear/cordage-tape-and-accessories/type-1-paracord-mil-c-5040.html

 

http://www.takknife.com/training_knives_00003e.htm

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post #10494 of 11953
11/13/12 at 6:28pm
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Hi Fraggler, any ideas where we can get them from (besides Amazon).. have been looking on ebay for Type 1 but havent found any as yet.

5staredc is the seller is buying from on ebay.
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post #10495 of 11953
11/15/12 at 1:11pm

My first attempt with making cable upgrade for AKG with mini-XLR termination (Neutrik/REAN mini-XLR).

Nylon multifilament + a bit of MDPC-x sleeving, Mogami W2893 inside, custom-made barrel made of two types of wood.

 

That Viablue 3.5mm plug is a nightmare to solder, so small pins inside and no grip at all. Indeed, premium exterior, horrible interior. 

 

1000

 

 

1000

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post #10496 of 11953
11/15/12 at 1:31pm

Love the bead!  I agree on the ViaBlue as well... it is easier now... with my new soldering station... but still a little bit of a pain.  I need to make an extension for my CIEMS so that I can plug them into the stereo.... maybe I'll use W2893.  It's inexpensive enough.... I don't want to spend the $$$ on 40ft of SPC, even if I did build my CIEM cable out of SPC.

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post #10497 of 11953
11/15/12 at 1:43pm

Not quite up to the standards of this thread, but I'm content, for now at least.

 

HD25-1 refitted with an HD650 cable.

 

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post #10498 of 11953
11/15/12 at 1:46pm
Made this tonight for powering my HE-6 from my incoming topping TP60......


Edited by SpudHarris - 11/15/12 at 2:26pm
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post #10499 of 11953
11/15/12 at 1:57pm
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Originally Posted by limpidglitch View Post

Not quite up to the standards of this thread, but I'm content, for now at least.

 

HD25-1 refitted with an HD650 cable.

 

 

 

Love it.  Very neat wrapping.  Gorgeous picture.  Goodness I miss my HD25-1's.

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post #10500 of 11953
11/15/12 at 2:01pm

My answer to a challenge someone presented to me:

 

 

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30-pin to mini-A for a -dB Solo, as low-profile as I could make it.

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